CIFAL Flanders zoekt Trainee Communications & PR
Paid Traineeship Position
DETAILS
Duration: Six months Start: July 2023 - August 2023 (negotiable)
Location: Antwerp
Language: Dutch
Remuneration: Through the Flanders Trainee Programme (www.fdfa.be/ftp).
Grant criteria:
• You must be younger than 35 years at the starting date of the traineeship placement
• You must be holder of a final diploma, obtained at an institution of secondary or higher education, financed or subsidized by the Flemish Community.
DESCRIPTION OF OUR ORGANISATION
We are seeking a Trainee Communication & PR (m/v/x) to assist with the organization’s strategic and operational communication activities. The traineeship offers a learning opportunity in a small and motivated team for someone who is interested in Sustainable Development and Corporate Social Responsibility as well as in dealing with governments, companies, civil society, academics and the United Nations.
DESCRIPTION OF THE TRAINEESHIP
The candidate will be assigned the following tasks as a Trainee Communication & PR:
• Converting our core mission, throughout all our activities, into a communication strategy (both internal & external). You translate the strategy into goals and a communication plan with clear actions.
• Be jointly responsible for the strategic execution of CIFAL Flanders’ communication plan.
• Managing the website, the monthly newsletter, social media and other relevant communication channels.
• Some projects require an active marketing and/or communication approach in order to achieve their objectives. You support the project managers in setting up a successful strategy for their projects.
• Monitoring relevant news and keep a good overview of the sustainable development landscape.
• Assist staff with administrative and other tasks as needed.
Specific requirements for this traineeship:
• Academic qualification: University degree preferably at Masters level or equivalent in Communication Management, Public Relations, (Digital) Marketing or in any other related field relevant to the themes addressed by the offer.
• Work experience (not required, but is an asset): corporate social responsibility, business ethics, sustainability labeling systems, stakeholder management, company foundations; experience in organizing large events; experience in an international work environment.
• Language skills: Excellent in written and spoken Dutch, good in written and spoken French and English. A native French speaker is a valuable asset.
• Computer literacy: Knowledge of IT and database management (Mailchimp, Teamleader, Monday), website management (Wordpress), graphic design programs (InDesign, Adobe Illustrator), MS Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and social media (Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook).
• Additional skills/requirements: Excellent written and oral communication skills, good organizational skills, proven ability to work in a multicultural environment, good team orientation, ability to multitask.
Learning opportunities
• Putting knowledge about the UN 2030 Agenda, Sustainable Development and Corporate Social Responsibility into practice.
• Strengthening your communication and project management skills by working independently on CIFAL projects.
• Building an extensive network of business, governmental and academic contacts, both in Antwerp, Flanders and internationally.
• Asset for future job opportunities.
• Remuneration: The Flanders Trainee Programme assists in subsidies. More information available through www.fdfa.be/ftp.
Grant criteria:
• You must be younger than 35 years at the starting date of the traineeship placement
• You must be holder of a final diploma, obtained at an institution of secondary or higher education, financed or subsidized by the Flemish Community.
Holidays:
During the traineeship, you receive 9 days of holiday (1,5 days per month). CIFAL Flanders’ has a fair and flexible holiday policy to accommodate religious observance or other needs.
How to apply: To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to Mathilde Van Caeckenbergh mathilde.vancaeckenbergh@cifal-flanders.org
Deadline to apply: 31 May 2023
Contact person: Mathilde Van Caeckenbergh, Operations Manager mathilde.vancaeckenbergh@cifal-flanders.org, +32 472 53 91 16