Communications Intern
Assist with media communications and support the team in various tasks.
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Overview
Assist with media communications and support the team in various tasks.
You have:
- Complete at least two years of undergraduate studies in a relevant field such as international relations, communications, journalism or languages/translation.
- Must be a recent graduate (have completed studies within two years of applying) from an accredited university or higher education facility.
- Have a perfect command of Dutch.
- Have a good command of English and French.
- Not have immediate relatives working for UNHCR as a staff member or affiliate at the time of application.
Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)
H (no hardship)Family Type (not applicable for home-based)
FamilyStaff Member / Affiliate Type
InternshipTarget Start Date
2024-05-15Job Posting End Date
April 1, 2024Terms of Reference
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is a global organization dedicated to saving lives, protecting rights and building a better future for people forced to flee their homes because of conflict and persecution. We lead international action to protect refugees, forcibly displaced communities and stateless people. We deliver life-saving assistance, help safeguard fundamental human rights, and develop solutions that ensure people have a safe place called home where they can build a better future. We also work to ensure that stateless people are granted a nationality. We work in over 130 countries, using our expertise to protect and care for millions.
UNHCR’s Representation for EU Affairs, Belgium, Ireland, Luxembourg and The Netherlands (REUA) is hiring a native Dutch-speaking intern for six months (full-time) starting in September 2023. The internship is in REUA’s Media & Communications Unit, with a focus on Belgian and Luxembourg communications. The intern must meet the administrative criteria set out below and have a perfect command of Dutch, a good command of English and French, and knowledge of and interest in communications, media and social and digital media. Photography, graphic design and CMS skills are an asset.
In order to be considered eligible for this internship, the following criteria must be fulfilled:
- Be a recent graduate (i.e. have completed studies within two years of applying) from a university or higher education facility accredited by UNESCO;
- Have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies in a field relevant or of interest to the work of the Organization, such as international relations, communications, journalism or languages/translation;
- Not have immediate relatives (father, mother, brother, or sister) working for UNHCR as a staff member on any contract type or as an affiliate at the time of application.
Main duties will include: • Drafting a daily press summary covering asylum and migration related items in the Belgian press; • Supporting with the creation of and translating press releases and articles (English and French into Dutch) and uploading them to UNHCR’s Belgium & Luxembourg website; • Supporting with the creation of, translating and uploading content (copy and video) onto UNHCR’s social media accounts covering Belgium & Luxembourg (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram); • Assisting with the organization and coverage of events; • Assisting with the creation and updating of external publications (e.g. brochures, postcards, posters) and internal reference documents (e.g. media and social media mapping) • General office tasks, administrative and other support to the wider team as needed.
The intern will receive a Food and Local Transportation Allowance (FLTA), up to EUR 1954 per month. The Food and Local Transportation Allowance is provided to non-sponsored interns only. In cases where a sponsored intern receives funding (less than the amount of allowance described above) from the sponsoring institution or another sponsor, UNHCR will pay the difference between this amount and the above allowance, if any.Standard Job Description
Required Languages
French,
English,
Dutch
Desired Languages
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Additional Qualifications
Skills
Education
Certifications
Work Experience
Other information
Only candidates with a valid residence permit in Belgium will be considered.This position doesn't require a functional clearance Home-Based
No
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you successfully communicated a complex idea? | The interviewer is assessing your communication skills and ability to simplify complex topics. | Provide a specific example demonstrating your clarity and effectiveness in communication. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when you have multiple deadlines? | The interviewer wants to understand your time management and organizational skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of a social media campaign you have worked on? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What experience do you have with graphic design or photography? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Why are you interested in working for UNHCR? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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Source:
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