Internship

Founded in 1994, Epposi is an independent, not-for-profit, partnership-based and multi-stakeholder think tank based in Brussels, Belgium. Our goal is to work at the "cutting edge" of European health policy-making, providing members and the wider public with high quality independent research, capacity-building, knowledge exchange and dissemination with the aim of bridging the gap between innovation and improved public health outcomes.

Epposi wishes to hire a Communications Assistant to be part of the communications team and work on social media, stakeholders’ mapping, media relations, and research. There are a lot of opportunities to demonstrate initiative and gain significant experience on strategic communications and the not-for-profit sector in Brussels.

Job description:

•  Proactively support Epposi’s external communication efforts and media relation activities by mapping the media landscape in Brussels and in a pan-European level;
•  Assisting in mapping stakeholders in academia, international and European institutions, industry and patients’ organisations;
•  Managing and updating Epposi’s databases of experts, stakeholders and programme participants;
•  Assisting in updating social media and mapping stakeholders presence there;
•  To support the planning and production of events such as conferences, working meetings, breakfast briefings;
•  Assist with production and distribution of other communication materials;
•  Other tasks within the Communications department.

Person specification:

•  At least a Bachelor’s degree, in a relevant discipline, such as Journalism, Communications, Public Relations etc. ;
•  Being technologically savvy is a plus, however advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office is required;
•  Confidence and previous experience in using social media, especially Twitter and Linkedin, highly desirable;
•  Strong research skills;
•  Native English speaker both oral and written as it is the working language of the office; French is an asset;
•  Proactive and able to work well independently and as part of a team in a deadline oriented and challenging non-profit environment;
•  Familiarity with healthcare sector is desirable;
•  Knowledge of media landscape in Brussels is preferential;
•  EU nationality and/or right to live and work in Belgium without a work permit.

Terms and conditions:
This internship is for a period of three months. Starting date is as soon as possible but no later than early June. This is a paid internship.

How to apply:
Please send your CV and a covering letter in English explaining how your qualifications match the job description using this FORM.
Also, please make sure you include the title ‘Application for Communications Assistant’ in the subject line and where you saw this job ad posted in your application.


Deadline for submission of applications is 17th May 2013, midday Brussels time. We strongly advise you to apply as soon as possible because we might appoint before the closing date. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.