JOB DESCRIPTION

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood and we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity.

We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge. In Zimbabwe, we have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 31 years. Plan International operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity.

Job Description

Reporting to the Communications, Media and Advocacy Officer, the Communications Graduate Intern will be assisting in the coordinstion of outsourced design projects, ensuring that all outputs align with the brief, brudget and deadlines.

 

Accountabilities

1. Creative Design & Content Development
2. Quality Assurance & Support
3. Collaboration & Problem

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The Individual 

Desired skills and competencies

• A Degree in Visual Communications and Multi-media Design, Communication, Journalism, Mass Communication or Media and Society Studies.
• Excellent proof-reading skills.
• Proven experience/ portfolio of using Adobe CS software, specifically Illustrator, In design, Photoshop and Fireworks.

Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.

We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are required to submit their curriculum vitae & cover letter outlining their suitability for the position. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International”s Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

This position is open to Zimbabwean nationals and people with the right to work in Zimbabwe.

 

Location: Harare

 

Type of role: Fixed Term Contract

 

Closing Date: 28 August 2025

Please note that Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.