Essential Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in communication and development.

At least two years of communication experience

Excellent writing skills

Excellent presentation skills

Fluent in English and French

Good computer skills

 

Desirable Qualifications:

Experience working with refugees

Multi-national experience

Fundraising experience

Dutch speaker

 

Personal Attributes:

Highly motivated, energetic, and capable of independent work

Well organised

Confident and direct when representing SB Overseas in official fora

Displays strong personal initiative

Works well under pressure

Social and engaging with excellent interpersonal skills

Flexible and open to new ideas

Calm and rational with a logical and analytical approach to problems

 

Remarks:

Normal work environment

May require travel to Lebanon, or other centres

May require overtime or weekend work.

Job Title:                     Communication Officer

Location:                     Brussels

Category:                    intern (32h) (paid)

Duration:                     4 months

Reports To:                 Development and Communication Officer

Start:                           16 September

Responsible For:         -

Contact : jobs@sboverseas.org

 

Overview:

SB Overseas is a non-profit, non-governmental organisation based in Brussels, Belgium. Founded in 2013, SB Overseas provides direct and urgent humanitarian aid to civilians in conflict zones in Syria and in refugee camps in neighbouring countries. We give hope and opportunity to women and children whose lives have been torn apart by conflict by providing education, emergency aid and by fostering empowerment for refugees in Syria, Lebanon, Turkey, and Belgium.

The position of Communication Intern is responsible for the SB Overseas communication strategy and communication plan. The Communication intern represents SB Overseas at conferences, meetings and other fora and prepares, newsletters, media releases, and social media exposure.

 

Primary Tasks:

Develop and implement the SB Overseas Communication Plan

Preparation of press releases and newsletters.

Coordinates social media exposure (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Whatsap,……..).

Liaise with the Head of Mission in Lebanon (and the Communication and Project Development Officer) for communication related opportunities…...

Creatively exploit social and news media to optimize exposure of marketing campaigns.

Collaborate with management to develop and implement an effective communications strategy based on our target audience.

Write, edit, and distribute content, including publications, press releases, website content, annual reports, speeches, and other marketing material that communicates the organization's activities, products and/or services.

Respond to media inquiries, arrange interviews, and act as a spokesperson for the organization.

Establish and maintain effective relationships with journalists, and maintain a media database.

Maintain records of media coverage and collate analytics and metrics.

Proficiency in design and publishing software.

 

Secondary Tasks:

Represent SB Overseas at conferences and meetings with other NGO’s, IO’s, and government organisations (OXFAM, UNHCR, CNCD, EU, ECHO, etc.)

Create and maintain a contact list of key personnel (NGO’s, IO’s, ECHO, etc.)

Preparation of SB Overseas Annual Report

Preparation of communications related to advocacy of particular interest to SB Overseas (early marriage, education,…….)

Special Notes

This Job Description is only a summary of the typical functions of this position and not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities and duties. Accordingly, the responsibilities and duties of the job holder might differ from those outlined in this Job Description and the other duties, as assigned, might be part of the job due to the organisational and operational needs.

How to apply:

To apply and for all inquiries about the programme, please send an email to jobs@sboverseas.org

Education

• Master in Business of Purchasing

 Experience     

• Minimum 3 years in market assessment, negotiation and implementation of business contracts;
• Knowledge of indirect purchases (services, IT etc.) is an assess.

 Technical competencies         

• Data analysis – Mastery in Excel;
• Negotiation techniques – Mastery;
• Basic financial analysis;
• Knowledge about business contracts.

 Languages      

• French essential – speaking and writing;
• English essential – speaking and writing;
• Dutch is an asset.

 Transversal competencies     

• Transversal teamwork and networking;
• Project management.

 Other competencies   

• Discipline and organisation skills;
• Independence;
• Analytical thinking skills and sense of initiative;
• Human relation skills;
• Negotiation skills;
• Communication and diplomatic skills;
• Adherence to the MSF principles and to our managerial values: Respect, Transparency, Integrity, Accountability, Trust and Empowerment.

CONTEXT

Within MSF OCB (Operational Centre Brussels), purchases of products for missions are under the responsibility of MSF Supply's Purchasing Department. Since August 2012, as part of the OCB's supply chain improvement, the Purchasing Department has expanded its mandate to include in-the-field procurement and seat-related procurement.

The mission of the purchasing department is to ensure the acquisition of products and services meeting the operational needs while fulfilling the quality criteria (goods and services) and by making it possible to professionalize the Purchasing function on all OCB perimeters (head office, field and international).

These purchases of general expenses (energy, insurance, printing, communications, landscaping, travel, ICT, etc ...) include the office of MSF-Belgium (Ixelles), MSF Supply (Neder-Over-Heembeek) and the EBC Training Centre (Tour and Taxi). In addition, the objective is to provide methodological support and coaching for purchasing to the partner sections.

JOB PROFILE

Under the responsibility of the Purchasing Director MSF Supply / Purchasing Coordinator OCB, the Strategic Buyer translates the procurement strategy into action plans within its portfolio and implements these plans in order to meet the needs expressed by internal customers:

• Roll out the purchasing process (market watch, call for tenders, negotiations, contracts, follow-up relationship - long-term - suppliers);

• Pursue economic optimization while ensuring the quality of goods and services requested;

• Work in pairs with the technicians of the departments responsible for the technical validation of the suppliers, with the budgetary holders and the legal department;

• Organise the document chain linked to purchasing and contract files;

• He / she contributes to the improvement of purchasing tools and methodologies in collaboration with other buyers.

• Candidate profile (skills, knowledge & interests)

  • Master Degree (could be under preparation), preferably in development, global health, education policy, political sciences, international relations studies or law

  • Previous experience/knowledge on education policies, and/or disarmament topics, an asset.

  • Analytical and problem solving skills

  • Capacity to analyse and synthesize information

  • Very good writing skills in English

  • Self-organized and attention to details

  • Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with others and towards shared objectives

  • Interest in the voluntary sector

  • Knowledge of a second working language such as French, Spanish or Dutch, an asset.

  Master Degree (could be under preparation), preferably in development, global health, education policy, political sciences, international relations studies or law

• Previous experience/knowledge on education policies, and/or disarmament topics, an asset.

• Analytical and problem solving skills

• Capacity to analyse and synthesize information

• Very good writing skills in English

• Self-organized and attention to details

• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with others and towards shared objectives

• Interest in the voluntary sector

• Knowledge of a second working language such as French, Spanish or Dutch, an asset.

Humanity & Inclusion is looking for two bright and enthusiastic interns to assist the advocacy team, with a focus on i) international    inclusive development (health and education) and ii) disarmament and protection of civilians

Starting date:  October 2019                     

Duration : minimum 4 months – max 6 months

Location: Brussels

Humanity & Inclusion (HI) is an independent and impartial international aid organization working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. Working alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, our action and testimony are focused on responding to their essential needs, improving their living conditions and promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights.

HI is a not-for-profit organization with no religious or political affiliation. It operates as a federation made up of a network of associations that provide it with human and financial resources, manage its projects and implement its actions and social mission.

For more details about the association, visit www.hi.org/ and http://blog.handicap-international.org/influenceandethics/

Context     

You will join the Advocacy and Institutional Relations Unit (AIR) at Humanity & Inclusion office in Brussels. This unit coordinates, organizes, manages and implements the activities related to advocacy at Humanity & Inclusion.

Depending on your application and preference, you will work under the under the supervision of the Advocacy Officer on Inclusive Development or the Advocacy Officer on Disarmament and Protection of Civilians. You will also liaise with the other AIR team members. Throughout the traineeship, you will be regularly given feedback on your performance to help you grow.

Responsibilities and Learning Objectives

General objective: Support the implementation of the advocacy objectives in the area of inclusive development/disarmament and protection of civilians.

Main learning objectives:

• You will be able to strengthen your understanding of the international and European policy frameworks, especially SDGs, disability rights, international humanitarian law, and players in your work area

• You will be able to improve your skills for policy research and analysis, advocacy and communication as well as your organizational skills.

• You will be able to gain an understanding of the ways of working of a busy NGO, in an international, multicultural environment.

   

  Main tasks:

• Monitoring policy developments in the areas of SDGs, disability rights, rehabilitation, global health /

• or SDG 16, disarmament treaties, international humanitarian law and protection of civilians from armed violence.

• Preparing policy briefs and updates for HI internal and external communication

• Assisting with the preparation for and reporting on the participation of HI in international conferences and events: preparing background notes, blog articles, twitter, writing speeches, presentations, etc 

• Assisting with the organization of advocacy events : agenda setting, communication with participants and partners, preparation of materials (invitation, report, flyer, media pack)

• Participating in relevant conferences, seminars and workshops, and NGO coordination groups

• Participating in team meetings and team life events

• Providing general administrative support as required

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  Apply by sending your CV and a short cover letter to  b.bouniol@hi.org by 18 September. Please specify in your letter which internship you’re applying to: development, or disarmament, or both.

  In the subject line, please indicate “XXYOUR NAMEXX application for internship development”; or  “XXYOUR NAMEXX application for internship disarmament”; or “XXYOUR NAMEXX application for internship disarmament or development”.

DESIRED PROFILE:

• You hold a degree in Economics, Sociology, Political Sciences, Bioforce or similar…
• You have a strong professional experience (at least 3 years) in emergency response including at least 2 years in a manager or coordination position in emergency settings within the domain of the Food Security, Emergency Livelihoods or Cash-Based Interventions
• Experience in opening missions is a plus.
• You demonstrate high capacity for analysis and synthesis and ability to project quickly in an emergency context
•  You are able to provide a large workload under constant pressure. You demonstrate excellent responsiveness and flexibility in all circumstances.
• You are able to live in community and accept the constraints.
• Sense of priorities, great capacity for organization and autonomy are necessary for this position

• Excellent command of French and English (oral and written) essential. Spanish is a plus.

Place: FRANCE (Lyon) or BELGIUM (Brussels)

Type of contract: Fixed term Contract – 6 months

Starting date: 15/10/2019

Closing date for applications: 15/09/2019

 

“Outraged by the injustice faced by people with disabilities and vulnerable populations,
we aspire to a world of solidarity and inclusion, enriched by our differences,
where everyone can live in dignity”

Handicap International is changing his name and becomes « Humanity & Inclusion ». HI, Humanity & Inclusion is an independent and impartial aid and development organisation with no religious or political affiliations operating in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. We work alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable people to help meet their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.

Since the organisation was first founded in 1982, we have set up development programmes in 62 countries and responded to many emergencies. Today we have a budget of around 150 million euros, with 3500 employees worldwide.

HI is engaged in an employment policy in favour of disabled workers.

For further information about the association: www.hi.org.

 

CONTEXT:

With the objective of ensuring an efficient response to emergencies and humanitarian crises, HI has put in place an Emergency Response team

The emergency pool is composed of 5 emergency specialists (Area Manager, Logistics manager, Finance and HR manager, MHPSS manager, Physical Rehabilitation Manager and Livelihood Manager) under the hierarchical management of the area manager/pool manager.

The emergency pool sits in the emergency division under the management of an emergency response manager based in headquarter.

The emergency division is composed of a team of 16 persons: one team in charge of the monitoring, alert and emergency preparedness and one team in charge of the emergency responses at HQ and field level.

 

 

OBJECTIVES: 

In order to ensure a relevant, timely and efficient response to acute crisis, the Emergency division of HI has the role to ensure the monitoring, preparedness and response to man-made and natural disasters.

The emergency division may lead some emergency response or support the geographic division to respond to new disaster depending on the intensity of the crisis and the capacity of the program in place.

 

The emergency pool is composed of a team of emergency experts, ready to deploy within 72 hours. Their role is:

1) To conduct diagnosis and launch new emergency operations in the field

2) To support pre-established programs and teams to respond to new disaster in the field

3) To contribute to lessons learned exercises, technical methodology and guidance, tool kits in coordination of the Emergency Division team members, Shared services divisions and technical divisions at HQ level.

 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the responsibility of the Emergency Area Manager and in close coordination with the HQ Emergency livelihood Specialist, you are in charge of: 

 

1)        Participating to initial diagnosis of the emergency response operations following a humanitarian crisis;

2)        Leading and coordinating livelihood operations deployment in the framework of new program or area/project opening following a disaster, in accordance with Humanity & Inclusion´s rules and standards and those of its donors. Distribution activities may cover other sectors than emergency livelihoods such as wash, shelter or NFI if the action is deemed relevant;

3)        Representing and promoting Humanity & Inclusion´s mandate in the framework of the emergency responses in your field of expertise;

4)        Contributing to the institutional capitalization and participate in the development and update of Humanity & Inclusion´s emergency methodologies, procedures, tools and trainings.

 

 

 

 

 

CONDITIONS OF THE POSITION:

• Type of contract :  6 months contract
• Salary
• Additional benefits: luncheon vouchers and health insurance
• Specific conditions for the emergency pool:
  • Flexibility (availability) allowance
  • Perdiem in proportion to the time spent in the field
  • Hardship allowance in proportion to the time spent in the field
  • Collective housing in charge of HI when in the field
  • Medical evaluation insurance International SOS
• Working hours: 39 hours a week with 22.5 days of RTT (work time reduction) to be taken each year
• 5 weeks of annual leave

Please apply by this link:

https://hi.profilsearch.com/recrute/fr/fo_annonce_voir.php?id=3458&idpartenaire=142