Want to join one of the most exciting teams in renewable energy? We have an exciting role in an award-winning communications team at the heart of the clean energy transition and net-zero ambitions.
The International Hydropower Association (IHA) is recruiting an intern to support the delivery of strategic communications and advocacy campaigns for the global sustainable hydropower sector. IHA is the voice for sustainable hydropower, with more than 100 members including developers, operators and manufacturers worldwide. It works with industry, governments, civil society, multilateral institutions and the financial community. Its Board comprises influential industry representatives, a former head of government and a leading former United Nations diplomat.
We believe that internships serve an important social function in giving promising individuals an opportunity to get relevant and motivating, hands-on working experience.
About you
You will have an interest in external communications especially to audiences outside of the UK, you may already have your own successful social media accounts and enjoy creating engaging content. You might even speak more than one language. You won’t be afraid to jump in and support the innovative ideas most communications teams get involved in daily. You will be eager to learn and make full use of the tools available in the communications space to support internal colleagues in getting the sustainable hydropower message out there. You will have an interest in working in an international context and a strong interest and willingness to learn about sustainable energy, hydropower and its role in the clean energy transition.
About the role
Remuneration: £23,900 – 27,700 based on experience + benefits (pro-rata)
Hours per week: 37.5 (Monday to Friday)/ part time considered.
Contract: 6 months (March – September 2024) with opportunity for extension
Location: Hybrid. At least two days per week at IHA’s offices at Canary Wharf, London.
Benefits 25 days holiday plus UK bank holidays (pro-rata)
Flexible working hours and working conditions
Key responsibilities
You will report to the senior communications officer and support the team in the delivery of a communications and advocacy strategy to ensure that sustainable hydropower’s role is recognised in the clean energy transition with policymakers, financial institutions, the wider energy sector and the public, and that principles of sustainable hydropower are well understood and adopted across the sector.
Delivery will cover the full communications mix including:
- supporting the promotion of events/webinars,
- developing high-quality written content for IHA’s communications channels, including websites, publications, emails, social media, and events,
- writing features and op-ed articles for external websites and publications as required,
- supporting new membership announcements,
- helping with media management, including drafting media releases and developing target media lists,
- supporting the delivery of flagship publications, including the World Hydropower Outlook and IHA Annual Report,
- contributing to the measurement, evaluation and ongoing improvement of communications and advocacy activities to include website/MailChimp/social media analytics.
Skills and Experience
Essential
- Strong writing ability and demonstrable experience of explaining complex technical ideas in a compelling and accessible way.
- Experience in using social media for another organisation or initiative (WeChat would be an advantage).
- An interest and/or experience in renewable energy or climate change, and a proven ability to interpret technical concepts and data.
Desired
- Skills in some areas of desktop publishing and design software, such as Adobe InDesign, or video editing.
- Experience in website management, we use Webflow at IHA.
- A second language would be an advantage.
Applications
To apply candidates should send their CV and a short cover letter explaining how their experience, skills and attributes align with the role. The letter should also confirm their eligibility to work in the UK and proposed start date. These documents should be sent by email to: recruitment@hydropower.org. We will be accepting applications until the 1 March unless the position is filled before this deadline.
Please include the following text in the subject of the email: ‘IHA Communications Team Application’
IHA is committed to providing equal opportunities for all and it is our policy to treat all existing employees and all job applicants in the same way without discrimination.
Please note that due to the number of applications we are unable to respond to unsuccessful candidates.
