Municipal Support Program (MSP) – DAI Hiring for Communications Intern at Amman, Jordan Full Time

1. PROJECT BACKGROUND

The Municipal Support Program (MSP) is a five-year program supported by USAID/Jordan, awarded in August 2022, and implemented by DAI Global LLC. The overall goal of MSP is to strengthen municipal-sector service delivery and promote Local Economic Development (LED) in Jordan. The MSP team will achieve this goal through the following interventions: Outcome 1: Inclusive local administration strengthened, and Outcome 2: Capital investment for municipalities increased.

MSP utilizes approaches that address structural issues, systems, processes, interrelationships, behavior and organizational culture change. USAID MSP aims to strengthen municipal-sector service delivery by supporting improved governance and organizational culture across three interventions: key policy and service delivery reforms, municipal sector public financial management, and community engagement.

MSP will leverage and institutionalize the participation of marginalized groups, including women, youth, and persons with disabilities, in municipal-level decision-making. Participatory planning will improve marginalized groups’ access to public services and increase their economic opportunities. MSP will work through four principal participants municipalities (PPMS) in conducting a Gender Audit and develop a GESI policy to ensure that these PPMs will consider a gender-sensitive institution based on equality and equity principles.

2. POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Communications Intern will support the MSP communications team in ” telling the story “of program activities, capturing the impact in the communities it serves, and gathering information for reporting and other communications requirements. They will also serve as the “advance” team for events and support the communications team in organizing these events.

3. MANAGEMENT LINE

The Communications Intern will report directly to the Communication Manager.

4. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow up on MSP activities with municipalities and other stakeholders in coordination with the technical and communication teams at MSP.
• Produce high-quality communication materials, including photos from events, field visits, and daily activities. Plan, shoot, and edit high-quality photographs and videos under the coordination and supervision of the Communication Manager.
• Manage and maintain video and photo equipment, ensuring all tools are in good working condition.
• Develop engaging content for USAID MSP to be shared on social media channels, including short stories, updates, feedback, and testimonials.   
• Assist in organizing events, meetings, campaigns, and initiatives.
• Research communication trends, audience preferences, and competitors.
• Conduct interviews with USAID MSP’s beneficiaries, municipal staff, or other stakeholders as required.
• Provide support for communication campaigns and events as needed.
• Provide administrative support to the communication team as needed.
• To attend the office in Amman for 1 or 2 days per week (As needed) to collaborate with the team, discuss initiatives, and receive guidance.
• Fulfill any other requests by the supervisor or the COP.

5. QUALIFICATIONS

• A degree in Political Science, Public Relations, Communication and Media, or a related field is preferable.
• Recent graduate with up to one year of experience.
• Experience in videography and photography, with a strong portfolio showcasing technical skills.
• Proficiency in video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro) and photo editing tools (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom).
• Good Arabic and English verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially cloud-based collaboration tools like Teams and SharePoint.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people in a multicultural environment.