Fundraising Communications Intern (French-speaking)

UNHCR is offering a French-speaking internship within the Private Sector Partnerships Services in Brussels. The intern will support communication, fundraising, and campaigns to enhance UNHCR's private sector fundraising efforts in Belgium.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day social media activities including drafting social copy and monitoring performance.
• Gather compelling UNHCR content and translate/tailor it to engaging Belgian content for different channels (email, social, website).
• Create engaging thematic content including copywriting, video editing and Photoshop.
• Research latest statistics, messaging and refugee stories.
• Adapt fundraising campaigns and communications for Belgium, including translation.
• Collaborate to develop or optimize emails and website articles to surpass KPIs.
• Support development, translation, implementation and update of online donors’ journeys or other digital projects.
• Provide ad hoc support to communications and fundraising activities, including support for the Netherlands team and Private Partnerships and Philanthropy.
• Perform any other duties as required.

Requirements

• Be a recent graduate (completed studies within two years) or current student in graduate/undergraduate program at a university or higher education facility accredited by UNESCO in Communication, Communication Sciences, International Relations, Marketing, Media, Journalism or similar field.
• Have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies in a relevant field or of interest to the Organization.
• Fluency in French (mandatory) and advanced writing and editing skills in English.
• Knowledge of Dutch is highly desirable; Dutch-speaking candidates will be considered favourably.
• Knowledge of digital media, content management systems or other web-based applications.
• Knowledge of Photoshop and Adobe Premiere is considered an asset.
• Genuine desire to learn and adapt.
• Good interpersonal skills and a keen team-player.

Skills

• Fundraising Communications
• Content Management Systems
• Digital Media
• Writing and Editing
• French Language
• English Writing
• Photoshop
• Adobe Premiere
• Campaign Support
• Media Relations

Languages

French, English, Dutch