Junior Communication & Policy Officer
JOB DESCRIPTION
Junior Communication & Policy Officer (Trainee)
Location: Brussels, in our EU Representation Office
Employment contract: Paid internship - Under Contrat D’immersion Professionnelle (CIP)
Department: Advocacy Team
Start Date: ASAP
About us:
The WV EUREP office is a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) that works to support World Vision’s engagements with the institutions of the European Union (EU). The Brussels office pursuits two main strategic goals:
- To influence key EU decision-makers and political processes so that policies, programmes and funding opportunities of the EU positively impact vulnerable children and their communities.
- To promote and facilitate access by World Vision offices around the world to the funding opportunities provided by the EU, the largest single donor for development and humanitarian aid.
WV EUREP works in partnership with other organisations to maximize its impact.
Purpose:
The Junior Communication & Policy Officer will focus on communication activities and organisation of events, as well as supporting policy processes. In addition, the Junior Communication & Policy Officer will contribute, with growing level of autonomy during the traineeship, to WV Partnership’s relations with European Union institutions and audiences, in order to increase influence, impact, income and intelligence around the child agenda.
Key responsibilities :
Provide technical and operational support to ensure all communication outputs comply with World Vision branding, child protection standards, communication protocols, and EU visibility requirements.
Support World Vision EU Representation (WV EUREP) in positioning the organisation as a leading child-focused advocacy, policy and development actor through strategic communication initiatives.
Assist the Coordinator in developing communication strategies, campaigns, key messages, and communication materials aligned with organisational priorities.
Contribute to the implementation of the EUREP communication strategy and related action plans.
Support the day-to-day management of WV EUREP’s digital communication channels, including website updates, social media platforms and content creation.
Monitor, evaluate and analyse communication activities and their impact to support continuous improvement.
Assist in the planning, coordination and follow-up of events, meetings and advocacy activities.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Master’s degree in Communication and/or previous experience in field relevant to World Vision’s mission and communication
A good understanding of the functioning of the European Union institutions, development policies, specifically related to children
Experience in digital communications and social media management
Strong communication performance monitoring and impact analysis
Ability to draft communication materials, policy briefs, reports and advocacy content
Familiar with analytical and research skills, including policy monitoring and stakeholder analysis
Event planning and coordination skills
- Excellent organisational skills, good prioritisation skills and ability to meet deadlines.
Excellent written and spoken command of English.
Team spirit and willingness to work in a multicultural environment.
Wholehearted support for World Vision’s core values and Christian identity.
We offer:
A varied and well-paid 6-month internship (with the possibility of an extension for an additional 6 months) under a Contrat d’Immersion Professionnelle, starting ASAP. Additional benefits include lunch vouchers and 5 weeks of paid holiday in addition to Belgian public holidays. You will also benefit from up to 20 days of remote work from abroad.
We are a young, dynamic and inclusive team. Our organisation values personal development, team spirit, and autonomy.
How to Apply:
Please send your CV and cover letter to eulo-info@wvi.org with the subject line : “Junior Communication & Policy Officer (Trainee)” by the 22th of May.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.