About ENNHRI and the position
ENNHRI is the European Network of National Human Rights Institutions. We bring together over 50 National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) across Europe to enhance the promotion and protection of human rights in the region. Our network provides a platform for collaboration and solidarity in addressing human rights challenges and a common voice for NHRIs at the European level. For more information, please visit ennhri.org/about-us.
ENNHRI is looking for a full-time Communications Trainee, based at its Permanent Secretariat in Brussels, to join the team for six months. The post would start in the second half of January 2026. The candidate will play a vital role in daily work and support the Communications Officer in delivering diverse activities, mainly focused on digital communications.
Main duties and tasks
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Drafting and updating content for the ENNHRI website.
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Developing social media content (for example LinkedIn and Facebook).
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Developing and disseminating ENNHRI newsletters.
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Helping create and/or edit graphic design and audio-visual materials.
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Supporting and conducting communication activities for events, e.g. creating packs of promotional materials.
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Supporting work with ENNHRI’s Communications Working Group.
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Supporting with communications analytics and recommendations for improvement.
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Carrying out general administrative tasks, such as maintaining databases and responding to information requests.
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Occasional monitoring of relevant news and media updates on human rights.
This position will support the successful candidate to develop skills for entering the workplace and give insight into working in a network at the forefront of the European human rights field. Given the high level of competition, please orient your application based on the list of criteria below.
Essential criteria
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Strong command of English with the ability to write clear, concise texts.
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Some experience with website Content Management Systems (e.g. WordPress).
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Some experience of working with social media (LinkedIn and Facebook particularly).
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Some experience of graphic design (e.g. online tools like Canva and/or the Adobe suite).
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Academic or professional experience in communication, human rights, European studies, international relations, or another relevant field.
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Desire to learn and acquire new skills.
Desirable criteria
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Experience of video production/editing, including with software such as Adobe Premiere.
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Experience with digital analytics and ability to analyse data to draw strategic insights.
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Experience with MailChimp or another email management platform.
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Experience of working in a membership organisation or network.
Terms of employment
This full-time traineeship will be offered for six months, starting in the second half of January 2026 (TBC). The candidate will work at ENNHRI’s Secretariat in Brussels and receive a Belgian traineeship contract (“Convention d’immersion professionnelle”), with a monthly remuneration of around € 1550 and monthly reimbursement for the STIB. The vacancy requires presence at ENNHRI’s Permanent Secretariat in Brussels.
Application procedure
In this online form, outline why you are applying for the role (200-word limit), are qualified for it (200-word limit) and submit your CV (maximum two-page in PDF). You can also link to previous work (e.g. videos, articles, and graphics) in the separate comment box or attach them if easier. Your responses to questions and your CV must be in English.
At this point, due to stringent Belgian legislation, ENNHRI can only consider applications from candidates with the right to work in Belgium.
Please do not use AI tools in developing responses to this vacancy. Through the written application, we would like to discover candidates’ unique perspective and voice. We intend only to consider candidates who provide their own, original application suited to this specific post. Equally, ENNHRI does not use AI when reviewing applications.
The deadline is Tuesday 2 December 2025 23:59 CET. Please note that applications after this deadline will not be considered. Interviews and a written assignment will be held online in December.
ENNHRI is an equal opportunity employer. Should you have any questions, you may contact Richard Adams, ENNHRI’s Communications Officer – [email protected].
Contact
For more information about the vacancy, contact:
Richard AdamsENNHRI’s Communications Officer[email protected]
