CONCORD is the European confederation of Relief and Development NGOs. We are made up of 27 national associations, 17 international networks and 2 associate members that represent over 1,800 NGOs, supported by millions of citizens across Europe.
CONCORD is offering an internship available to students who want to get a first experience of working in communications at its Brussels based Secretariat.
More information: http://www.concordeurope.org/about-us
Communications and Membership department
Reports to CONCORD Communication Officer
Overall responsibility
The role involves supporting the Communications Officer and the Secretariat in work related to internal and external communications.
Main tasks
• Assist in drafting articles for newsletters (European news on development and humanitarian assistance, calls for proposals, public consultations);
• Assist in updating website and upload documents upon request;
• Assist in media launch event planning, administration and logistics;
• Assist with social media updates;
• Assist campaign work on EU elections
• Help gather content and images for publications (e.g. Annual report);
• General support to CONCORD main events when required.
Educational Background
University studies preferably in communication, development studies, political science or EU studies.
Desirable skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Capacity to breakdown complex, technical issues into user-friendly texts;
• Team player capable of working under pressure and in a small, dynamic and multi-cultural NGO environment;
• Excellent spoken and written English.
• Strong computer skills, especially web and social media related.
Experience desirable but not essential
• Experience in communication, preferably on development-related issues and/or European policies. Experience with Non-Governmental Organisations would be an advantage;
• Experience in writing, editing and proofreading, social media and online communication, including the use of content management systems (CMS);
Compulsory administrative requirements and compensation
The intern must be enrolled in a university/higher education institute and the university itself should cover the insurance costs during the entire length of the internship.
The student intern will receive a compensation of 100 euros per month and the monthly reimbursement for public transportation (STIB).
Start Date: As soon as possible
Duration: March – June
Please send a CV and cover letter to Daniel Puglisi,
dpuglisi@concordeurope.org
Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
