WFP: Intern (Communications, WFP Brussels) – Brussels

Description

World Food Programme is hiring a Intern (Communications, WFP Brussels) will support country offices, regional bureaux, and HQ divisions in mobilising funds from the European Union (EU). It is achieved by establishing and fostering partnerships with a number of EU institutions as well as providing technical support to WFP country offices during the negotiation, formulation, and management of EU contracts.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Update, maintain and expand the communications team’s visibility overview documents in Salesforce and Excel that keep track of the visibility requirements (which range from banners and press releases to tweets and videos) that WFP produces as part of our contracts with the European Union.Help the communications team follow up with WFP country offices and their communications staff on upcoming and outstanding visibility requirements.
Help the communications team run paid ad campaigns connected to European Union contracts — this can include copywriting for ads, assisting in campaign setup, monitoring & reporting, or other content creation.
Help WFP country offices meet visibility requirements by creating content for our @WFP_Europe twitter account (primarily using Canva and Wochit) and help with content creation for Brussels-based initiatives done by the comms team (videos featuring EU officials, quote cards and animated GIFs to highlight meetings or events in Brussels, etc.).
Help the communications team prepare and run events, exhibits, panels and other in-person initiatives here in Brussels, working closely with the Stakeholder Relations & Policy Development team and EU counterparts as necessary.
Update and maintain the list of Brussels/EU-related media contacts, and help the team look for opportunities to increase coverage of WFP priorities in Brussels media.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education:

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate programme in the field of Political Science, International Development, Economics, Journalism, International Relations, Communications or other relevant field and completed at least 2 years of the programme as well as having attended classes in the past 12 months

OR currently enrolled in a graduate programme (e.g. Master’s degree) as well as having attended classes in the past 12 months

OR recently graduated from an undergraduate or graduate programme (within six months prior to the application to the internship programme) and having attended classes in the past 12 months of enrolment in the university.

Experience:Junior level

Knowledge & Skills:Strong writing and editing skills, strong analytical and drafting skills; knowledge of EU affairs.

Languages:Fluency (level C) in English language. Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official EU language is an asset.

TRAINING COMPONENTS:

Throughout their assignment WFP interns have access to an industry leading learning platform, weLearn.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

Interns receive a monthly stipend from WFP up to the maximum amount of US$1000 per month depending on the duty station of assignment.

WFP is not responsible for living expenses, arrangements for accommodation, necessary visas and related costs.

WFP will reimburse travel ticket for candidates who are nationals of developing countries and are pursuing their studies in their home country.

WFP will recognize candidates’ educational credentials from recognised institutions that have been certified by competent international or national authorities such as the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) or Ministries of Education.

Candidates who bear any of the following relations to WFP staff members are not eligible to apply: sons, daughters, brothers or sisters.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact:[email protected]

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.

REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).

Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.

Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language

Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter

Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time

Please contact us [email protected] case you face any challenges with submitting your application

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements