Organizational context:
The Private Sector Partnerships (PSP) Services works in different regions: Europe, MENA, Americas, Africa, and Asia, and further decentralizes at local levels. The Fundraising Communications Internship is part of PSP Belgium team, and is based in the UNHCR Office located in Brussels.
Duties and responsibilities
We are seeking a dynamic and proactive intern, with a strong interest in fundraising, communication and refugee issues, to complete a six to eight-months internship within UNHCR’s Fundraising team. The Fundraising team is charged with ensuring that UNHCR’s private sector fundraising network has the content, tools, resources and best practice communication products to run an effective fundraising program that enables income generating teams to deliver increased resources to UNHCR’s budget. We work on acquisition and retention of donors in Belgium and helps to boost UNHCR brand equity and improve brand coherence in Belgium.The Fundraising Communications Intern will be expected to engage with the following:
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Day-to-day support on online communications, including social media and monitoring performance;
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Gathering compelling UNHCR content and translate/tailor to engaging fundraising content for different channels (email, socials, various ad formats, website);
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Creation of engaging thematic content (copy writing, video editing and photo editing);
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Researching the latest statistics, messaging and refugee stories;
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Adaptation of fundraising campaigns and communications for Belgian and Luxembourgish audiences, including translation;
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Collaborate to develop or to optimize e-mails and website articles to surpass KPIs;
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Provide support in the development, translation, implementation and update of online donors’ journeys or other digital projects;
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Respond to donor queries in the mailbox and online with timely, accurate responses;
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Support research on potential partnership opportunities;
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Contribute to maintaining and updating prospect lists;
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Support with updating and organizing databases;
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Perform any other duties, as required.
Essential minimum qualifications required
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Be a recent graduate (completed your studies within two years from your application) of or current student in graduate/undergraduate school program for a university or higher education facility accredited by UNESCO in the relevant field (e.g. Fundraising, Communication, Communication Sciences, International Relations, Marketing, Media, Journalism or a similar field);
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Have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies in a field relevant or of interest of the work of the Organization;
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Be a strong communicator fluent in French and English (advanced writing and editing skills) – knowledge of Dutch will be considered an asset.
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Have knowledge of digital media, content management systems or other web-based applications;
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Have knowledge of creative tools such as Canva, Photoshop or Adobe Premiere will be considered an asset;
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Show a genuine desire to learn and adapt;
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Have an eye for detail and be result-oriented;
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Have good inter-personal skills and be a keen team-player.
Location
The successful candidate will be based with the team in UNHCR’s office in Brussels, Belgium with the possibility of teleworking from home.
Conditions
The internship is associated with an internship agreement for an initial 6 months with a possibility of extension up to maximum 8 months. It is a full-time role with working hours starting from 9 AM to 6 PM, Monday to Friday (40 hours per week). This is a paid internship as per UNHCR policy.
Application process
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly by HR and invited for an interview. A written test may also be administered as part of the selection process.Interested candidates are advised to consult the UNHCR website How to apply | UNHCR for guidance and details, before submitting their application.In case of unexpected technical problems during the application process, candidates should direct their questions to [email protected], who can provide further technical support.
Required Languages
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French
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English
This position doesn’t require a functional clearanceRemote: No
Diversity
The UNHCR workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages and opinions. UNHCR seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on grounds of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity.
About Us
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, takes the lead in protecting people forced to flee wars and persecution around the world, providing life-saving aid including shelter, food and water to ensure their basic safety, rights and dignity. With 18,879 women and men working in 137 countries, we work tirelessly to make a difference in the lives of 89.3 million forcibly displaced people worldwide.Our dedicated and professional staff work around the clock in roles including legal protection, community services, public affairs, health and more. Despite the challenges they can face, our staff are proud to work for UNHCR and determined to make a positive impact.
Why a career with UNHCR?
Our dedicated staff work to protect and assist people fleeing conflict and persecution at a time when global forced displacement is at a record high. Our colleagues bring a wide range of specialized skills, including expertise in legal protection, administration, community services, public affairs, health and other disciplines.
Disability inclusion
If you are a person with a disability and you expect you may face challenges during the recruitment process, you can indicate it in your application form.There are options to select any health conditions you may have and outline any necessary adjustments related to disabilities during the recruitment phases. Providing this information is optional. It will be treated as strictly confidential and used only for the purpose of finding out how to better assist you during the recruitment process.Adjustments for candidates with disabilities will be provided as best as possible and as needed upon request.All candidates will be assessed based on meeting the requirements for each vacancy in relation to experience, skills, and education.
