ICLEI is the world’s largest association of cities and local governments dedicated to sustainable development. ICLEI is a powerful movement of 12 mega-cities, 100 super-cities, 450 large cities and urban regions as well as 650 small and medium-sized cities and towns in 80 countries. ICLEI promotes local action for global sustainability and supports cities to become sustainable, resilient, resource-efficient, biodiverse, low-carbon; to build a smart infrastructure; and to develop an inclusive, green urban economy with the ultimate aim is to achieve healthy and happy communities.
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We are offering a
Post-graduate Internship in Communications
in the World Secretariat in Bonn, Germany, to support ICLEI’s global communications work.
Tasks:
The intern will support the communications team in general with internal and external communications, developing and supporting the implementation of global campaigns and organizing press and media work; specifically s/he would be:
• assisting with writing and editing content on the website, including migrating content from older sites
• researching, writing and uploading content on ICLEI’s social media channels such as youtube, twitter, facebook, linkedin, flickr and slideshare
• proof-reading and formatting of communications materials (brochures, flyers, event announcements, reports, articles, press releases etc.)
• further developing the basis for media outreach (including social media) by researching targeted media contacts, publications, and associations
• collecting media clippings and maintaining the clippings archive for ICLEI
Requirements:
• degree in a relevant subject such as Communications, Public Relations, Journalism; or with a strong interest and some experience in communications work with a degree in Politics, Public Policy, International Relations/Development or similar
• very good oral and written communication and attention to detail
• ability to research and write original content for a diverse range of communication products and needs (internal/external, print, online, press work etc.)
• creative, motivated and pro-active attitude
• organized working style, ability to follow through and deliver results,
• excellent English (written and spoken); proficiency in another language is considered as an additional asset
• computer skills: MS Office; experience with web content management (preferably Typo 3), experience with databases would be an advantage
Terms and conditions:
• The internship position is available from July 2011 at the ICLEI World Secretariat in Bonn, Germany. The duration of the placement will be six months. The internship is within ICLEI’s Communication team, the intern reports to the Online Communications Officer ;
• ICLEI offers interns a cost compensation of Euro 680, i.e., about Euro 550 after tax and social insurance fees;
• Workings hours: 40h per week; 2 days of paid leave per month (i.e., 12 days for six months internship);
• Working language: English;
• Non-EU citizens are also welcome to apply provided they have the possibility of being granted an EU work permit prior to the start of the internship.
Application
By email to jobs.bonn@iclei.org or by fax to +49–228 / 97 62 99 01. Please include “Communications internship” in the subject line and send us:
• a letter of motivation
• your CV (3 pages at most, please no Europass versions)
• indication of citizenship (and if non-EU, whether you are holder of a work permit for Germany)
Deadline for application: 24 August 2012 |
