Policy and Communications Intern

Position description

The Communications and Policy Intern will support the implementation of the SFP multi-annual strategy and annual work plans. S/he will work closely with the SFP Director within a small dynamic team and will have cross-cutting responsibilities to support the communication of SFP’s work towards its stakeholders. S/he will assist SFP’s communications strategy and will represent SFP and its positions externally. In addition, the Communications Intern will ensure a two-way communication with SFP Coalition members and the timely reaction to network and partner requests.

This position is a six-month unpaid internship, based in Brussels/Belgium with flexibility for remote work depending on the candidate’s location and circumstances.

Communications and network support

• Draft, review and publish web and media content including press releases and statements on SFP campaigns and events;
• Support the implementation of communications plans across policy campaigns;
• Collect and record regularly updated information on the work and the activities of SFP Coalition members, other health organisations/EU institutions;
• Propose and assist with organising capacity-building activities for SFP Coalition members, support the organisation of Coalition meetings;
• Draft presentations, reports and briefings on campaigns and events;
• Draft and publish the SFP newsletter;
• Manage SFP’s social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn);
• Monitor publications of the EU for policy developments, which may be of interest to the SFP Coalition members;
• Assist SFP’s contact and subscriber database;
• Support the production of materials including, but not limited to, all SFP documents and the website;
• Assist and cultivate relationships with media contacts;
• Draft content for SFP reports.

Event organisation

• Support the organisation and logistics of SFP events (e.g., the SFP policy events and Annual Coalition meeting);
• Draft short reports of calls and meetings;
• Ensure the prompt follow-up for events and meetings.

Other

• Carry out other tasks as requested by the SFP Director;
• Work with SFP staff to support the general administration of SFP.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

• University degree in a relevant field (Bachelor or Master’s level, in politics, communications, international relations, public health, law). There is also an opportunity to combine an internship with a thesis.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Understanding of EU institutions and processes;
• Demonstrable experience in communications and advocacy, ideally in a policy context (Experience in health/environment/sustainability is a bonus);
• Experience in navigating EU institutions and processes;
• Ability to synthesise and analyse policy issues;
• Ability to prioritise and organise the work in cooperation with the Director and the team;
• Proficiency in English with excellent writing skills;
• French-speaking skills would be a plus;
• Fluency in MS Office and Google applications;
• Knowledge of Mailchimp, Canva (or other visual editing software) would be an advantage.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Commitment to core values of public health and SFP’s vision;
• Strong communicator and networker;
• Ability to work independently as well as within a small, tight team;
• Positive, can-do attitude, problem solving skills;
• Analytical and critical thinking;
• Multitasker, quick thinker, self-starting and proactive attitude.

Application instructions

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