Communications and PR for Micro and Small Businesses
Intern with a German non-governmental global development organization in Kosovo, actively involved since 1981 in providing sustainable aid and support to those in need. The organization, Help Mission, initiated its activities in Kosovo in 2015 and has been dedicated to promoting socio-economic stability through projects that empower businesses and entrepreneurs.
Summary of Projects and Internship:
The intern will contribute to compiling success stories of recipients benefiting from various projects and grants awarded to micro- and small businesses and entrepreneurs. The internship will involve working on one or more of the following projects:
Socio-Economic Empowerment of the Western Balkans:
Aim: Empower marginalized groups, including COVID-19 recovery measures.
Activities: Supporting micro-businesses with grants, business, and professional training.
Resocialization support for Kosovo Correctional Services and Kosovo Probation Services.
Improvement of kindergartens in the capital and community projects like outdoor trash bins.
Support to Socio-Economic Stability in Kosovo: Funded by Medicor Foundation in Lichtenstein.
18-month project in Podujeva and Drenas municipalities.
41 grants awarded in Podujeva, 40 in Drenas.
72 business trainings and 36 vocational trainings.
RECONOMY: Financed by Sida, implemented by HELVETAS.
Aims to create a vibrant ICT-BPO sector in the Balkans.
Focus on private sector enterprise competitiveness and inclusive business development.
Women in Energy: Component of the Women in Energy Entrepreneurs (WEE) Program.
Supported by Millennium Foundation Kosovo (MFK).
Offers grants to women-owned micro-businesses and startups in various municipalities.
Internship Opportunity
Communications and PR:
Compile success stories of beneficiaries.
Conduct interviews, photograph beneficiaries, and capture activities through short video clips.
Create articles and success stories for marketing purposes.
Share content on social media and other platforms.
Assist with project reporting, documentation, and filing.
Utilize English-speaking, writing, and editing skills.
Perform other duties as assigned by the host organization.