IDF Internship in Communication

Overview and Mission

The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) is an alliance of over 230 national diabetes associations with two million members in more than 170 countries and territories. For over 50 years, IDF has been at the vanguard of global diabetes advocacy. IDF has a multinational staff of around 40 people at its Brussels Executive Office and has 7 regional offices. IDF’s work relies on the contribution of a large number of expert volunteers and upon the commitment and expertise of our member associations.

The mission of the International Diabetes Federation is to promote diabetes care, prevention and a cure worldwide.

Organisation

For its Executive Office in Brussels, IDF is looking to hire an Intern to reinforce the Communications Department, preferably starting in July or August 2014 for a 6 months internship.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an individual to be part of a dynamic international federation.

Main tasks

World Diabetes Day campaign

• Participate in World Diabetes Day planning meetings;
• Support the social media team by providing input into the social media strategy;
• Compiling social media and campaign metrics;
• Undertake research on potential Blue Circle Champions and assist in coordinating outreach strategy;
• Support campaign promotional;
• Assist in answering and processing campaign and general communication enquiries.

Website & Media

• Assist in website updates and postings;
• Update and publish website content;
• Compile a weekly news round-up;
• Manage IDF database of media contacts; assist in media outreach;
• Help research IDF quarterly newsletter articles and reach out to potential authors;
• Assist with production and distribution of communications tools and merchandise to key stakeholders;
• Provide further assistance as required to the Director of Communications and other IDF departments; undertake special projects.

The successful candidate will report to the Director of Communications.

Knowledge and complexity

• Educated to a Bachelor/ Master’s degree of equivalent. (Relevant field of study);
• An understanding of the not-for-profit sector;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Fluency in other languages is an asset;
• Proven team-working skills, proactive and flexible;
• Good knowledge of Windows Office™;
• Ability to adopt IDF’s ethics and beliefs.

Internship Assignment: 6 Months

The candidate will need to provide a valid and official internship agreement from his/her University.
European citizenship is mandatory.

Additional:

The successful candidate will receive a fixed salary package on a monthly basis.
Accommodation and travel to Belgium are not covered.
Working hours are from Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm.

How to apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send a curriculum vitae (no Europass CV please) and a cover letter to describe interest and relevance to the position to Ms Evelyne Haubruge, HR & Office Manager, evelyne.haubruge@idf.org, by 31st July 2014.