The Communications Department of Search for Common Ground is seeking a student to intern in the Brussels office. Ideally, the candidate will be available between four and six months beginning half of February 2024. This internship requires a minimum commitment of 4 days per week.About Search for Common GroundSearch for Common Ground is an international non profit organization with operations in 30 conflict-affected countries across the globe, and headquarters in Belgium and the USA. The Belgian entity is an international AISBL with 30 staff based in our Brussels office and 1000 colleagues across the globe, 90% of whom are locals to the places where we implement our peacebuilding work.Department/Team SummaryThe Communications department focuses on developing Search's media engagement, as well as effectively representing and positioning Search's programmatic and policy priorities around the world. General ResponsibilitiesThe intern will contribute to media, social media and communication related projects on a range of topics. The intern will learn about media monitoring for European countries, creating effective social media content, liaising with the press, and organizing meetings and events.ResponsibilitiesIn collaboration with the Press and Communications Manager editing press releases, op eds, … Developing social media assets to highlight events and reports, such as quote cards, factoids, infographics, video slideshows, etc.Producing simple explainer videosCreating and distributing engaging content to drive brand awareness and attract new subscribers Supporting in conceptualizing key messages, defining target audience(s), goals to reach and message to deliverSupporting the Communications team with more general tasks: writing, translating texts, proof-reading, administrative functions relative to the communications activities.RequirementsCurrent undergraduate student in communications, journalism or development studies (with experience in communications), with internship being a mandatory part of the study programmeA self-starting, enthusiastic, and flexible approach to the organization and the position Experience in graphic design or creating infographics An eye for creative detail, and the technical skills to translate ideas into compelling visualsExperience in managing and tracking social media Creative, artistic, and knowledgeable about trending styles Excellent written and oral French communication skills Good working ability in English Applicants should be well-organized, self-motivated, and reliable with a strong interest in peacebuilding, news media, and social mediaBehavioral CompetenciesWorking with People.The ability to respect the views and contributions of other team members; shows empathy, listens, supports; consults others and shares information and expertise, builds team spirit and adapts to the team.Flexibility. The ability to adapt to changing circumstances and priorities, to tolerate ambiguity, to adapt personal style to different people and situations.Communication. The ability to effectively exchange information with others, to effectively deliver critical information, to gather information and communicate with others.Ethical Practice. The ability to integrate Search vision, mission and core values, integrity and accountability throughout all organizational and business practices.Commitment to Search Values: Audacity, Tenacity, Cooperation, Empathy, Results.Duration:The intern should be able to commit to working for Search for Common Ground for a minimum of 4 days per week for at least a 4-month initial period. Compensation:The intern needs to be part of an internship programme at their university. This internship is unpaid; a small stipend will be provided to cover food and transport costs. Residency requirement:Please note that EU residency is required for this internship.Location:Brussels. Deadline:Candidates are asked to submit their application by January 31, 2024. How to applyTo apply please submit your (1) Cover Letter, (2) Resume (3) Some samples of media work and/or produced visuals. In your cover letter, please clearly state why this position is of interest, what you can bring to it and what you hope to gain from it. Also, please include the date you can start the internship, and your availability (in months).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.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Only applicants invited for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please. Please see our websitewww.sfcg.orgfor full details of our work.All Search Employees must adhere to the values: Collaboration- Audacity - Tenacity - Empathy - Results. In accordance with these values, Search enforces compliance with the Code of Conduct and related policies on Anti Workplace Harassment, Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Conflict of Interest, and Anti-fraud. Search is committed to safeguarding the interests, rights, and well-being of children, youth, and vulnerable adults with whom it is in contact and to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for children, youth, and vulnerable adults.Search for Common Ground does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.View our code of conducthereand our privacy policyhere.Les descriptifs de pouvant ne pouvant être exhaustifs, le titulaire du poste pourra être amené à entreprendre d'autres tâches qui correspondent globalement aux responsabilités clés ci-dessus.-------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------Seuls les candidats invités à un entretien seront contactés. Pas d'appels téléphoniques s'il vous plaît. Veuillez consulter notre site Webwww.sfcg.orgpour tous les détails de notre mission.Tous les employés de Search doivent adhérer aux valeurs de Search : Collaboration- Audace - Ténacité - Empathie - Résultats. Conformément à ces valeurs, Search fait respecter le code de conduite et les politiques connexes sur la lutte contre le harcèlement au travail, la protection contre l'exploitation et les abus, la protection des enfants, les conflits d'intérêts et la lutte contre la fraude. Search s'engage à préserver les intérêts, les droits et le bien-être des enfants, des jeunes et des adultes vulnérables avec lesquels elle est en contact et à mener ses programmes et ses opérations d'une manière qui soit sûre pour les enfants, les jeunes et les adultes vulnérables.Search for Common Ground ne fait pas et ne doit pas faire de discrimination fondée sur la race, la couleur, la religion (croyance), le sexe, l'expression de genre, l'âge, l'origine nationale (ascendance), le handicap, l'état matrimonial, l'orientation sexuelle ou le statut militaire, dans aucune de ses activités ou opérations.Consultez notre code de conduiteiciet notre politique de confidentialité ici.Dado que la descripción de funciones no puede ser exhaustiva, el titular del puesto puede tener que realizar otras tareas que coinciden en líneas generales con las responsabilidades clave mencionadas.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sólo se contactará con los candidatos invitados a una entrevista. Se agradece no recibir llamadas telefónicas. Consulte nuestro sitio webwww.sfcg.orgpara conocer todos los detalles de nuestro trabajo. Todos los empleados de Search deben adherirse a los valores de la organización: Colaboración - Audacia - Tenacidad - Empatía - Resultados. De acuerdo con estos valores, Search hace cumplir el Código de Conducta y las políticas relacionadas con luchar contra el acoso en el lugar de trabajo, la protección contra la explotación y el abuso, la protección de la infancia, los conflictos de intereses y la lucha contra el fraude. Search se compromete a salvaguardar los intereses, derechos y bienestar de los niños, jóvenes y adultos vulnerables con los que está en contacto y a llevar a cabo sus programas y operaciones de una manera que sea segura para los niños, jóvenes y adultos vulnerables. Search for Common Ground no discrimina ni discriminará por motivos de raza, color, religión (credo), género, expresión de género, edad, origen nacional (ascendencia), discapacidad, estado civil, orientación sexual o condición militar, en ninguna de sus actividades u operaciones. Consulte nuestro código de conductaaquíy nuestra política de privacidadaquí.
