Monday 15 December 2014

Communication Intern

EPF - European Patients' Forum

Brussels, Belgium

Duration: 6 months Start date: 2 February 2015 Reporting lines: reporting to the Communications Officer

Purpose of the job:

To support EPF communications & campaign advocacy work.

Key responsibilities:

Communications:
  • Supporting the Communication Officer in drafting content for the website, blog, editorials and newsletter;
  • Working with the Communications officer on technically maintaining the website and updating content;
  • Media monitoring of the news relevant to EPF’s advocacy work;
  • Supporting the Communications officer with meeting arrangements (in taking and drafting minutes) and with dissemination activities;
  • Updating and maintaining files, databases and mailing lists.
Campaign advocacy:
  • Carrying out desk research to underpin EPF Campaign’s background papers, toolkits and external materials;
  • Draft letters to national Health Ministries, MEPs and various campaign stakeholders;
  • Follow-up calls with decision-makers and campaign stakeholders;
  • Updating EPF social media outlets (Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, FlickR);
  • Prepare PowerPoint presentations about EPF’s campaigns;
  • Establish and analyse EPF campaign’s Key Performance Indicators;
  • Support on preparation of EPF’s events related to our campaign.

Profile

Essential
  • Fluent written and spoken English, with an eye for detail;
  • University degree in communications and/or public relation;
  • Demonstrated interest in and understanding of traditional and digital communications;
  • Motivated and creative with a strong sense of professionalism and initiative;
  • Strong IT skills (Windows, Word, Internet Explorer).
Desirable
  • Knowledge of EU’s institutional structures and procedures;
  • Passionate about communications techniques and interest in health;
  • Familiarity with graphic design programmes and/or Website Content Management Systems;
  • Knowledge of a second EU language.

To apply

Qualified candidates should should answer the following question and submit a cover letter referencing "Communication Intern" and CV in English by 12 January 2014 at the latest. Apply here.

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