Pambansang Kilusan ng mga Samahang Magsasaka (PAKISAMA)

Mode of internship

Blended (virtual for coordination work) and in person if needed for meeting, conference participation and fieldwork activities.

Tasks/Responsibilities

• Develop digital content for the Policy Advocacy Unit and Knowledge Management Unit

A. For interns interested to work with the Policy Advocacy Unit

• • Prepare documents and assist leaders in attending congressional hearings and coalition meetings both online and in-person

  • Write and design policy briefs and policy papers for wider dissemination in PAKISAMA website and social media channels

  • Prepare media advisory and press statement for in person or virtual press conferences

  • Organize media events and coordinate with local and media outlets

  • Prepare work plan and strategies for story harvesting and documentation of best practices of family farmers in land rights and rural development advocacies.

B. For interns interested to work with the Knowledge Management Unit

• • Provide technical support and assist in preparing documentation report of online activities conducted.

  • Update communication plan of PAKISAMA to incorporate recent campaign and project activities

  • Develop content, tracker and manage social media accounts for the visibility of project activities and promotion of the products of members

  • Write articles and design visibility materials such as infographics, leaflets, brochure and templates for power point presentations

  • Assist in digital marketing of farmers’ products

  • Prepare work plan and strategies for story harvesting and documentation of best practices of family farmers in sustainable farming and marketing of products

Requirements

• • Updated curriculum vitae (CV)

  • Letter of intent addressed to Herminio Agsaluna, PAKISAMA President

  • Portfolio of sample outputs

Qualifications

1. 1. Proficient in MS Office Applications (MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint), Google Documents and Teleconferencing Applications (Zoom, MS Teams)

   2. Proficient communication skills both verbal and written

   3. Basic knowledge on social media channels, management, and content creation

   4. Has basic knowledge and skills graphic design and video editing through the use of editing softwares such as Photoshop, Indesign, Canva and Adobe Premiere)

   5. Has strong interpersonal, organizational and time management skills

   6. Has the strong desire and passion to work with rural family farming communities

Application Process

Submit the requirements with a cover letter addressed to Herminio Agsaluna, PAKISAMA President.

Internship Supervisor

Melissa Alamo

Project Coordinator, Media and Communications Officer