Call for Application – Communication Intern

Stakeholder Democracy Network (SDN) is an International non-governmental organisation that helps facilitate community development from a rights-based perspective. SDN operates in the Niger Delta, helping communities affected by oil exploitation and the challenges of a resource curse. Our work involves protecting the environment and addressing climate impacts; fostering sustainable livelihoods, promoting good governance and supporting peace and security in the Niger Delta.

Job Title: Communication Intern

Location: Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Reports to: Programme Manager

The role:

The Communications Intern will work with the programmes team to drive SDN’s communications strategy and deliver day-to-day communications work. The ideal candidate should be a creative and innovative thinker capable of identifying and developing compelling visuals and stories that can appeal to the minds and hearts of our target audiences. Be a very good writer and social media savvy. Adept at videography and photography, as well as excellent storytelling and copy-editing skills.  The ideal candidate should be able to multitask and work simultaneously across multiple project teams. This role will also require travel to remote field locations to develop stories and capture visuals for SDN’s communications materials.

This role will specifically require at least 2 years of relevant experience in managing and producing publications, copywriting and editing, producing and designing communications content, creating website and social media content, and contributing to the development and implementation of campaigns. These are tasks which are crucial to keeping our basic communications functions running, so you’ll need a portfolio demonstrating proficiency in Adobe CC in particular, Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator, and website management via a WordPress CMS.

Job purpose:

1. To support the development and management of SDN’s communications systems and processes.
2. To support the communications elements of SDN projects (e.g. events, publications and campaigns).
3. To support the building of a strong external presence and awareness of SDN and its work.

Person specification:

• 2+ years of communications experience working in a multi-channel communications role
• Experience in copywriting, editing, and proofreading.
• Experience in professional photography and creating videos
• Experience in storytelling that targets different audiences
• Experience in coordinating and producing publications.
• Experience in managing, developing and updating content for outlets such as websites and social media.
• Experience in managing a WordPress website CMS, including Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), site navigation, Gutenberg page structuring, and content updates with basic HTML knowledge.
• Demonstrable competence in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe InDesign.
• Track record of communications project delivery, such as campaign planning and implementation and evaluation, and achieving key campaign objectives.
• Ability to manage staff in a matrix-management structure and remotely, and/or experience managing/coordinating the work of others.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with a variety of people at all levels.
• Flare for writing concise, compelling copy in plain English, according to a house Style Guide.

Desirable skills:

• Experience with Google Analytics 4, AdWords, and Search Console.
• Competence in Adobe Premiere Pro/video editing.
• A good eye for what makes a photograph effective, and technical knowledge of DSLRs.
• Experience in creating specifications for colleagues embarking on content-gathering field trips.

Compensation is commensurate with experience and education, with excellent benefits

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and curriculum vitae as a single MS Word or PDF document to daniel.bobmanuel@sdn.ngo? Or/and? with Communication Intern as the subject.

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Applications must be received on or before November 14^th 2025

Only shortlisted candidates will receive further correspondence.

For further information on SDN, visit www.sdn.ngo