Job ID
45494
Job Title
Media and Communications Intern – HALO Syria
To work for
The HALO Trust
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Field of Work
Journalism/Media - Music/Acting/Photography
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Not Specified
Minimum Education Level
Intermediate Institute
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Donor Communications and Visibility
· Support the PDM team to produce high-quality visual and written materials for donor reports, proposals, and visibility deliverables.
· Draft field updates and case studies that demonstrate operational impact in line with donor priorities.
· Assist in preparing communication packages and social media content linked to active donor projects.
Media & HQ Liaison
· Support coordination with HALO’s global Communications team by preparing background information, captions, and draft materials.
· Assist in tracking and summarising media coverage relevant to HALO’s work in Syria.
· Maintain & update HALO Syria’s library of media and visibility materials (photos, videos, stories).
· Provide logistical and administrative support for communications requests and campaigns.
Content Creation & Storytelling
· Accompany field teams to collect stories, quotes, and photographs that illustrate HALO’s impact.
· Assist in creating and editing visual content in collaboration with field teams and photographers.
· Draft social media or newsletter content for the PDM team.
· Support field team training on content capture, including how to collect photos, quotes, and stories.
· Ensure all communications adhere to HALO brand guidelines and ethical storytelling standards.
Media & Donor Visit Coordination
· Support the planning and coordination of donor, partner, or media visits to field sites.
· Help prepare briefing materials, itineraries, and background notes.
· Document visits (e.g. collecting photos or quotes) for communications outputs.
Professional Development
· Gain exposure to donor relations, reporting, proposal development, and strategic communications within a humanitarian context.
· Participate in internal training and contribute to team meetings and planning.
· Participate in learning and development opportunities related to media, communications, stakeholder engagement, and NGO operations.
· Support cross-functional teams as needed, contributing to broader programme goals and learning how a humanitarian NGO operates.
Donor Communications and Visibility
· Support the PDM team to produce high-quality visual and written materials for donor reports, proposals, and visibility deliverables.
· Draft field updates and case studies that demonstrate operational impact in line with donor priorities.
· Assist in preparing communication packages and social media content linked to active donor projects.
Media & HQ Liaison
· Support coordination with HALO’s global Communications team by preparing background information, captions, and draft materials.
· Assist in tracking and summarising media coverage relevant to HALO’s work in Syria.
· Maintain & update HALO Syria’s library of media and visibility materials (photos, videos, stories).
· Provide logistical and administrative support for communications requests and campaigns.
Content Creation & Storytelling
· Accompany field teams to collect stories, quotes, and photographs that illustrate HALO’s impact.
· Assist in creating and editing visual content in collaboration with field teams and photographers.
· Draft social media or newsletter content for the PDM team.
· Support field team training on content capture, including how to collect photos, quotes, and stories.
· Ensure all communications adhere to HALO brand guidelines and ethical storytelling standards.
Media & Donor Visit Coordination
· Support the planning and coordination of donor, partner, or media visits to field sites.
· Help prepare briefing materials, itineraries, and background notes.
· Document visits (e.g. collecting photos or quotes) for communications outputs.
Professional Development
· Gain exposure to donor relations, reporting, proposal development, and strategic communications within a humanitarian context.
· Participate in internal training and contribute to team meetings and planning.
· Participate in learning and development opportunities related to media, communications, stakeholder engagement, and NGO operations.
· Support cross-functional teams as needed, contributing to broader programme goals and learning how a humanitarian NGO operates.
Qualifications
Person Specification
Essential
· Exceptional written and spoken English skills.
· Strong organisational abilities and attention to detail.
· Demonstrated interest in humanitarian, development, or NGO work.
· Confidence in communicating with internal and external stakeholders.
· Willingness to travel to field locations across Syria, sometimes at short notice.
Desirable
· Experience with social media content creation (Instagram, Twitter/X, Facebook, LinkedIn).
· Understanding of ethical storytelling and media protocols in humanitarian settings.
· Basic skills in photography, video editing, or design software (e.g., Canva, Adobe).
· Graduate qualification in journalism, communications or related field.
Essential
· Exceptional written and spoken English skills.
· Strong organisational abilities and attention to detail.
· Demonstrated interest in humanitarian, development, or NGO work.
· Confidence in communicating with internal and external stakeholders.
· Willingness to travel to field locations across Syria, sometimes at short notice.
Desirable
· Experience with social media content creation (Instagram, Twitter/X, Facebook, LinkedIn).
· Understanding of ethical storytelling and media protocols in humanitarian settings.
· Basic skills in photography, video editing, or design software (e.g., Canva, Adobe).
· Graduate qualification in journalism, communications or related field.
Specific Vacancy Requirements
All HALO staff are expected to
· Operate within the framework of HALO’s core values and mission statement.
· Contribute towards achieving programme objectives and adhere to HALO policies and procedures.
· Participate in necessary training and travel as required.
· Fulfil health and safety responsibilities, including assessments and emergency procedures.
· Operate within the framework of HALO’s core values and mission statement.
· Contribute towards achieving programme objectives and adhere to HALO policies and procedures.
· Participate in necessary training and travel as required.
· Fulfil health and safety responsibilities, including assessments and emergency procedures.
Salary and Benefits
Job Title: Media and Communications Intern Location: Damascus or Idleb, with frequent travel to HALO’s operational sites across Syria
Reports to: Head of Partnerships & Donor Management
Duration: 6 months, with a possibility of extension
Compensation: Paid internship (monthly stipend provided) Start Date: 4 January 2026
Reports to: Head of Partnerships & Donor Management
Duration: 6 months, with a possibility of extension
Compensation: Paid internship (monthly stipend provided) Start Date: 4 January 2026
About us
The HALO Trust strives to help people that have been affected by conflicts and emergencies around the world. We help them to rebuild their homes, restore their livelihoods, and keep their children safe.
We've worked in more than 40 countries and territories since 1988, from Kosovo to Colombia, Sri Lanka to Sudan. We employ and train local people, empowering communities and transforming futures.
We've worked in more than 40 countries and territories since 1988, from Kosovo to Colombia, Sri Lanka to Sudan. We employ and train local people, empowering communities and transforming futures.
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Nov 18, 2025
Expiry Date
Dec 18, 2025
