L'International Catholic Migration Commission (ICMC), un'organizzazione internazionale non governativa che da anni aiuta  e protegge rifugiati e migranti, senza compromessi riguardo a fede, razza, gruppo etnico o nazionalità; sta attualmente ricercando no stagista per un periodo della durata di 6 mesi nel proprio ufficio di Bruxelles a partire dal prima possibile.

Scadenza: 15 Febbraio 2012

ICMC advocates for rights‐based policies and durable solutions directly and through a worldwide network of member bishops conferences, and alongside government and non‐governmental partners. ICMC Europe is currently recruiting for an intern to assist with our marketing, design and communications work, to be based at the ICMC Europe Office in Brussels, Belgium for an initial period of 6 months. 

The post would suit a current student or recent graduate, and will provide valuable exposure to NGO work in European policy, advocacy and partnerships.

Responsibilities and key areas of activity:

Design, develop content for and manage the distribution of ICMC Europe’s quarterly resettlement project newsletter

Develop and maintain social networking and web-based communication tools, including blogs, Facebook pages, Twitter feeds, LinkedIn page and groups and others as required

Maintain ICMC Europe’s resettlement project contact database

Contribute to the planning, implementation and evaluation of ICMC Europe meetings and events

Contribute to event organisation, in particular to spatial design and arrangements (marketplace stands, arrangement and other exhibits) and logistical organisation (hotel, flights and conference venues)

Respond to enquiries from partner organisations, project participants and the general public

Manage ICMC’s resettlement project website, including researching, developing and uploading site content, shaping website design and liaising with webmaster

Oversee the publication production process on behalf of ICMC Europe

Edit and proofread texts directed toward internal and external audiences

Design and produce leaflets, posters, displays/exhibitions and other written and visual material required by ICMC project activities

Maintain relations with Press and Communications staff from ICMC’s partner organisations

Undertake work-related travel as necessary

Qualifications and keys comeptences:

We are looking for someone who will become an enthusiastic and flexible staff member of our growing ICMC Europe office in Brussels.

The successful applicant will:

Possess a graduate level degree in one of the following or related areas – IT, communications, marketing, design, social sciences

Have an interest in human rights, refugee and asylum-related issues Have experience in event organisation

Be creative and innovative, with strong design and spatial design skills

Demonstrate excellent written and spoken English

Possess strong computer skills, including proficiency in website management

Demonstrate expertise in database design and management Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills

Be a good team player and able to work in a small office environment

Be capable of working independently on assigned tasks and be well-organised Be experienced in establishing, maintaining and developing content for web-based social networking and communication tools

Demonstrate a proven interest in the work of ICMC and enthusiasm for working within a European NGO environment

Additional desirable qualities include:

Post graduate level education e.g. Masters - communication, marketing, social studies Knowledge of other languages

Conditions:

Temporary contract to begin as soon as possible

Full time (38 hours per week)

Some work outside of Brussels, which may require (very limited) weekend work in return for time off 

To apply

Interested candidates should submit a Curriculum Vita of no more than 2 A4 pages and a letter of motivation to Ms. Petra Hueck using the apposite form

The vacancy notice identification number IC/01_EU/12_01 and the applicant's full name must be quoted in the email subject line.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 15th of February 2012.

Applications will be evaluated upon receipt and interviews with short listed candidates may be conducted prior to the closing date.

Given the large volume of applications we received, we regret that only applicants short‐listed for interview will be notified.

ICMC is committed to equal opportunities for applicants and employees. All applications will be treated in the strictest of confidence.