Communications and Social Media Assistant

The Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organization (UNPO) is an international membership organization working in the field of human rights, self-determination, indigenous issues, democracy and non-violence. UNPO represents 42 nations, minorities and indigenous peoples worldwide, and was established in 1991 at the Peace Palace in The Hague. UNPO’s worldwide activities are coordinated and implemented from the organization’s advocacy office in Brussels.

Students and young professionals from all over the world, with degrees in international relations, political science, international law, development and political/social geography and a range of work experience have undertaken internships at the UNPO. Interns and volunteers are offered a unique experience, with a wide range of responsibilities in a multicultural environment that uses English as the main working language. Each intern is given the opportunity to develop and implement their academic, organisational, political, administrative, language and research skills.

Interns are expected to have a mature and flexible attitude, display good time management skills, be able to undertake work independently and conduct accurate research. The intern should enjoy working in an internationally oriented office where a multitude of tasks will be assigned. The internship requires a high degree of responsibility and autonomy from the intern, but in turn promises an equally rewarding experience.

Job Title: Communications and Social Media Assistant

Contract: Volunteer (unpaid)

Duration: 4 months (minimum) – 6 months

Start: Mid-July or August

Deadline for applications: Friday 8 July 2016 at 23:59

Job Description:

The intern will assist the Brussels team in implementing the organization’s social media strategy and brand management, which includes conducting online advocacy, developing and expanding community outreach efforts and designing social media campaigns.

Intern requirements:

• Excellent working knowledge of Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Vimeo, Flickr, blogs
• Excellent command of oral and written English. Working knowledge of other EU/UN languages.
• Genuine interest in International Politics, European Union and United Nations mechanisms. Basic knowledge of minority rights, self-determination, indigenous peoples and human rights.
• Knowledge of website management.
• Basic knowledge of office management and/or team working.
• Creativity

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Please note that applications from representatives of UNPO Members are encouraged. The applicant needs to be allowed to live in Belgium for the duration of their experience at UNPO (as an EU/EEA citizen or through a valid visa). Unfortunately UNPO is not in the position to assist non-EU citizens in their visa application.

If you are interested in undertaking an internship at UNPO please send an application that includes the following:

Cover Letter (1 page only) addressed to UNPO General Secretary Mr Marino Busdachin

Curriculum Vitae (2 pages only)

Writing Sample (essay/extract of maximum 1000 words in English, preferably relevant to the work of UNPO)

Please mark subject line: “Internship Application – Communications: YOUR NAME” and indicate clearly in your letter the exact time period you would be available for an internship placement.

Send your complete application to brusselsinternships@unpo.org.

Applications not meeting the criteria above risk being disqualified from the outset.

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For general inquiries on internships in Brussels, email brusselsinternships@unpo.org