Overview and Mission
The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) is an alliance of over 200 national diabetes associations with two million members in more than 160 countries and territories. For over 50 years, IDF has been at the vanguard of global diabetes advocacy. The Federation is committed to raising global awareness of diabetes, promoting the exchange of information about the different types of diabetes, give education support for people with diabetes and their healthcare providers, and encouraging activities towards finding a cure for the different types of diabetes.- Applicants must be at least undergraduate students who require an internship for their course;
- EU nationality and/or right to live and work in Belgium without a work permit;
- Very good verbal and written skills in English;
- Fluency in other languages is an asset;
- Fast word-processing skills and good command of Microsoft Office;
- Proactive, flexible, good communicator;
- Excellent organizational and team working skills.
How to apply
Interested applicants are requested to send a CV and motivational letter by email to Mrs Annelies Van Herck, HR Coordinator hr@idf.org, marking “Communication Intern” by May 15, 2013.Full description available at www.idf.org.
Communications interns
- Coordinate IDF’s social media pages and provides input into social media strategy;
- Assist in website updates and postings;
- Undertake research on potential Blue Circle Champions and assists in coordinating outreach strategy;
- Manage IDF database of media contacts; assists in media outreach;
- Help to co-ordinate production of IDF newsletter;
- Assist with production and distribution of communications tools and merchandise to key stakeholders;
- Participate in World Diabetes Day planning and External Relations Department meetings;
- Support communication planning for 2013 World Diabetes Congress;
- Provide further assistance as required to the Head of Communications and other IDF departments; undertake special projects.
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