Advocacy and Communications Assistant

Youth For Understanding is looking for a dedicated European Solidarity Corps volunteer to join us in the Global Office in Brussels for six (6) months!

The volunteer in this project will have the chance to enhance their advocacy and communication skills, working together with the Communications and Advocacy Specialist in promoting and raising awareness for YFU’s activities and impact.

In addition, they will have the opportunity to learn about long-term Intercultural Youth Exchanges worldwide, by participating in some actions involved in the organisation of such experiences.

Lastly, they will support the communications efforts related to the public affairs of YFU IES and EEE-YFU. This task requires interest in website management, copywriting and storytelling.

This experience will offer the selected volunteer the chance to get an insight into how a Global NGO operates. They will have the opportunity to work with very different departments of the organisation, expanding their knowledge of different fields, according to their professional interests.

Starting date

Preferably, you should be relocating to Brussels and ready to start during the month of January 2025, but this is negotiable. Applications will be processed on a rolling basis, therefore we encourage you to apply as fast as possible.

Logistical arrangements

The intern will be expected to work (mostly on-site in the office) on a full-time basis, according to the Belgian law 38h/week.

EEE-YFU will provide a monthly allowance of 920 euro + full medical insurance, which will enable you to secure accommodation and subsistence during your stay in Brussels.

The deadline for sending your application is 20th of October 2024.

Find out more about the specific tasks, logistical arrangements, eligibility criteria and application process on our website:https://about.yfu.org/internship-global-office-advocacy-and-communication.

 

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