Communications Intern

Key responsibilities

• - Contribute to the to the creation of communication materials, including newsletters, social media posts, and web content
• - Research and collect materials for documentation, briefings and presentations
• - Support translation and proofreading between French and English
• - Assist in preparation of events, logistical and procurement processes
• - Research and monitor European news and media outlet
• - Help prepare for, attend, and take notes at programme meetings, strategic reflection and planning sessions
• - Gather data from various sources (activities, conversations with colleagues, reports, websites, etc.) and draft success stories based on the information collected
• - Assist in updating relevant monitoring tools
• - Perform general administrative tasks as needed

Behavioral competences

• - Works cooperatively and effectively with other employees, team members and managers;
• - Uses logical thinking to structure, interpret and analyse data;
• - Possesses excellent analytical, writing and editing skills;
• - Is able to to handle multiple tasks and deadlines and to prioritise essential tasks;
• - Listens actively and open to learning;
• - Values multicultural teamwork;
• - Has knowledge of and respect for the values and norms of the organisation;
• - Is able to identify essential information for a task or project;
• - Self-starting, detail-oriented and flexible approach to tasks;
• - Is resourceful and uses Search tools to support efficiency for self and team members.

Minimum required qualifications

• - Bachelor Degree, preferably in communications, journalism, marketing or similar
• - Good knowledge or a specific interest in international relations, development cooperation or peacebuilding
• - Good working proficiency in English and fluency in French, with strong written communication skills in both languages
• - An eye for creative detail, and the technical skills to translate ideas into compelling visuals

Desired qualifications

• - Prior (volunteering) experience in communications or a related field is an asset
• - Basic experience with graphic design

Supervision

The intern will be part of the communications team and will support both the communications team and the cross-regional program team, under the supervision of the Manager of Press and Communications and in close collaboration with the Cross-regional Program Manager.

Working conditions

Usual office environment in Brussels. Search Belgium currently has a policy requiring at least 2 days per week presence in the office.

Salary and contract

The internship will fall under the Convention d’Immersion Professionnelle (CIP) or Beroepsinlevingsstage, a framework for internships in Belgium for recent graduates. Hence the candidate must have completed their studies and have the legal ability to live and work in Belgium (this includes citizens of the European Economic Area plus Switzerland). The internship will be compensated with 1,116.90 EUR/month (full time).

We are expecting this internship to be full-time and for a duration of 6 months, exceptions to this can be discussed during the recruitment process.

As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the position holder may be required to undertake other duties that are broadly in line with the above key responsibilities.