ROLE PROFILE
Role title:
Communications Assistant (paid internship)
EURODAD
Reporting to:
Eurodad Communications Manager
About Eurodad:
The European Network on Debt and Development works for social justice and an end to global
poverty by advocating for transformative yet specific changes to the global financial system,
and to democratise global economic governance. We work in close cooperation with our 47
member organisations and allies from the Global South to build powerful coalitions for change.
Our current work includes stopping the multinational tax dodging that costs developing
countries hundreds of billions of dollars every year, introducing global rules that will put an
end to damaging debt crises, and making sure overseas aid and private investment contribute
to real development in the poorest countries in the world.
Candidates are encouraged to review our website: www.eurodad.org and subscribe to our
Development Finance Watch newsletter for further information.
Role purpose:
The purpose of this role is to work in the Eurodad team to help take forward our
communications work. Communicating our research, policy proposals and campaign messages
effectively helps to influence decisions makers and opinion-formers and galvanise political
support for real change. This role will help to deliver Eurodad’s communications strategy and
all related activities.
The successful candidate will have an understanding of Eurodad’s work areas and a passion for
global social and economic justice. They will need to be able to speak and write in English to a
very high standard. They will also have some experience of, and interest in, digital
communications. The selected candidate will be well organised, computer literate and may
be expected to work independently when required.
Key contacts:
Eurodad colleagues, Eurodad members and other civil society organisations in Europe, Africa,
Asia and Latin America, journalists, external suppliers such as copy-editors, web managers,
designers and printers.
Application
deadline:
Location of work:
TBC
Eurodad office at Rue d’Edimbourg 26 - Brussels, Belgium
Key responsibilities
Communications
Support to other
members of the team
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Key elements
Support Eurodad staff to produce high quality reports and communications outputs.
Support the development of Eurodad’s website.
Lead the production and dissemination of the biweekly newsletter.
Produce and proofread content for the website.
Ensure that content is disseminated to Eurodad’s key audiences.
Support media and social media activities.
Help to develop Eurodad’s contact database.
Liaise with external suppliers such as designers, printers, copyeditors and filmmakers
to support Eurodad’s communications work.
Help manage the communications around external events.
Attend external meetings to represent Eurodad and take notes
Help monitor the impact and reach of Eurodad’s communications work.
Support advocacy and policy managers and officers with research and advocacy
work when required.
Support the preparation of narrative reports.
Contribute, as part of Eurodad’s team, to building team spirit by supporting
colleagues and assisting with the day to day running of the office.
Support other staff with general needs, like equipment, supplies and office space.
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Role related experience, skills and knowledge
1) Essential experience:
 Educated to at least degree level in a relevant subject;
At least one year’s work experience in:
 Communications (preferably in an NGO environment) including in digital communications.
 Writing succinct and well-structured summaries and articles for newsletters, websites or other similar
communications products.
2) Desirable experience:
 Living or working in an international environment;
3) Aptitudes, skills and knowledge:
Required:
 A very high standard of spoken and written English;
 Strong communication skills, with a good knowledge of digital communications;
 A knowledge of, and experience with, social media platforms;
 Ability to proofread and sub-edit in English;
 Computer literate in all main Microsoft Office applications;
 Team player with ability also to use own initiative and work independently;
 Ability to plan, prioritise and work under pressure;
 Ability to work sensitively with non-government organisations across Europe and worldwide.
Desirable:
 Working knowledge of French and/or Spanish;
 Experience of event organisation;
 Knowledge of other European languages;
 Managing websites;
 Basic knowledge of debates around global poverty reduction and relevant European policies.
4) Commitment to Eurodad’s objectives.
Contract details
Type of contract: full time internship contract (Convention d’Immersion Professionnelle)
Duration of internship: 12 months, with a trial period of 3 months.
Preferable starting date: to be negotiated with successful applicant.
Financial allowance: €1,089 gross salary per month plus transport allowance and meal vouchers.
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