iGwarinpa HUB needs an Intern in Abuja

iGwarinpa Hub offers ICT training and capacity building for SMEs, NGOs and individuals, with specific courses that addresses their needs on the adoption of ICTs for the growth of their business, while imparting new ICT skills in individuals.

For this internship role we're looking for a creative, enthusiastic person to help assist with community support. With an eye for detail, you will be comfortable with using social media tools, writing blog posts, communicating effectively with diverse audiences, and pitching in with whatever needs doing. You’ll join our small team, based in Gwarinpa, for a minimum of 5 days a week for at least three months. You'll provide support to various projects, including:
Growing and maintaining the iGwarinpa Hub User Community
Helping to develop online resources, and writing online copy
Helping to maintain our user database and analyze user data
Helping to build our mobile database and our user database
Assist with organization of an event for World Environment Day in Nigeria on June 5, 2012
Supporting on the administrative work required to keep a busy not-for-profit up and running
Anything else which comes up! If you have specific skills, such as web design or video editing, we'll certainly be able to put them to good use

Qualities we're looking for include:
A demonstrated interest in international aid, development, technology and / or social change work
Experienced user of common web communications tools such as Facebook, Skype and Twitter
Good organizational skills and attention to detail
Good research abilities
Ability to work alone and unsupervised if required
Experience of administrative work, especially using Microsoft Office programs
Experience of writing for public audiences, either on the web or for publication

Other desirable qualities include:
Experience of working with databases, such as Excel and Access
Experience in communications and marketing for the third sector
Comfortable testing out new media technology tools

This is an opportunity for you to see first-hand the workings of a small, vibrant hybrid organization and gain an understanding of the many and varied projects of our clients. To apply, send a CV and covering email explaining why you'd be the right person for the position, to [email protected] by 12midnight Friday 27th April.

PS:Prospective intern should be staying around Gwarinpa, Abuja and its environs