Impact and Innovations Development Centre (IIDC) is a not-for-profit organization limited by guarantee which was established in 2015. The organization supports the work of development partners and strengthens civil society through capacity building support and offering technical advice on selected but diverse development issues. IIDC is seeking a highly motivated and organized team player to fill the position of Web Developer – Intern. The intern will support the organization to set up a website. This position helps to extend the services of IIDC in order to better assist and meet the needs of donor grantees and partners that we serve. The internship placement will give the intern the satisfaction of seeing their work contribute to an increase in organization visibility and have a major impact on a rapidly growing organization.
Summary
The Web Developer – Intern will work closely with the TA-Documentation and Program staff to develop a variety of online information about the work of IIDC. The intern will conceptualize and manage the organization’s website as well as format and design electronic information for donor grantees and other partners.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Assist to develop and design the IIDC website.
• Assists with content development and management of the IIDC website.
• Publish approved content on IIDC website.
• Limit copywriting and editing of website content.
• Support to maintain and update the content on IIDC website.
Requirements
• Proficiency in technical web development tools.
• Perfect grammatical, spelling, and proofreading abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as well as in partnership with a team.
• Ability to define and work to deadlines.
• Be self-directed and willing to take initiative, and detail-oriented.
• Respect and maintain confidentiality of IIDC donors and their grantees.
• Enthusiasm for the mission of IIDC. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Time Commitment
• The internship placement will be for a period of 3 – 6 months
• Work will be done within IIDC office hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
• The assignment will commence as soon as the candidate is selected and ready to start but not later 15th December 2016.
Benefits
• The Internship position is unpaid.
• The position helps to build the intern portfolio of work.
• The position helps the intern to obtain professional growth in an organization with an Africa-wide reach.
HOW TO APPLY:
IIDC invites applicants from any part of the world but the intern will be required to pay their own flight/transport, visa, accommodation and upkeep. IIDC will only support to recommend suitable places to stay. In case you are interested in the placement, please e-mail a one page application/cover letter and a two page CV toslutaaya@iidcug.org and type WEB DEVELOPER – INTERN as subject line.