Satges : La Fondation Dr. Denis Mukwege recrute une Assistante en communication basé au Pays-Bas.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Internship overview

The objectives of this internship opportunity with the Mukwege Foundation are to:

  1. Support the Foundation in raising awareness about conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) as well as ways to prevent and end such atrocities;
  2. Support the communication team with content management, event logistics, monitoring, evaluation, and other related communication tasks.

Scope of work

Working closely with the Communications Specialist and the global team of the Mukwege Foundation, the intern will conduct the following assignments:

  1. Content development support (60%):
  2. Conduct desktop research on conflict-related sexual violence and related themes
  3. Co-manage the Foundation’s social media platforms, schedule and create content to grow and engage followers
  4. Conduct interviews and collect information for the quarterly newsletters
  5. Assist the development of campaign and fundraising toolkits,

e.g.: e-flyers, web-banners, short animations, etc

  1. General support with communications-related tasks (40%):
    1. Assist the development of a digital audio-visual library
    2. Support the logistical preparations for community events
    3. Monitoring and reporting news on conflict-related sexual violence
    4. Other relevant communication tasks as directed by the management.

Conditions of the internship

The internship will be conducted under the following terms and conditions:

  • The candidate is registered as an active student or a fresh graduate of a recognised higher education institution;
  • If the candidate is a student, a signature of an agreed learning assignment in relation to the applicant’s learning trajectory is required;
  • A small monthly remuneration can be offered based on Dutch law, depending on the applicant’s status: student or fresh graduate;
  • The candidate must be based in the Netherlands with occasional commute to the Foundation’s office in The Hague (minimum once a week);
  • The candidate is legally permitted to stay and work in the Netherlands independently;
  • The candidate agrees to treat and portray survivors with dignity and respect;
  • The candidate shall adhere to the code of conduct of the Mukwege Foundation;
  • The candidate shall sign and adhere to a non-disclosure agreement.[KC1]

The duration of the internship is minimum 4 months and maximum 6 months on the basis of 32 hours of work/ week.

Competencies and qualifications

The candidate is expected to have the following characteristics, skills, and experiences:

• High degree of personal integrity

• Sincere interest in the topic of human rights, humanitarian efforts and the non-profit sector

• Flexibility, independence, reliability and commitment to the goals of the Mukwege foundation

• Proof of active enrollment or graduation from a Master’s program in the field of communications/ journalism/ media studies/ international relations and other related fields;

• Excellent skills in content development and production – to be validated with a digital portfolio;

• Strong writing skills in English (French, Spanish, and other language competency is an asset);

• Expert knowledge and enjoyment of social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube)

• Experience in using Canva or Adobe Creative Cloud;

• WordPress, Google Analytics, Hootsuite, Mailchimp, and/or video editing skills are a plus.

How to apply

Please send your cover letter and CV in English, no later than April 12th 2023, to Brynn Campbell, Office Manager: [email protected]. You are encouraged to submit a sample of your online portfolio such as social media posts, blogs, YouTube channels, and or other pieces of work that demonstrate your suitability for the position.

Applications are considered on a rolling basis. It will not be possible to obtain a work permit for this position. All candidates must be based in, and fully eligible for an internship in the Netherlands.