- International Planned Parenthood Federation
- Brussels, Belgium (Remote)
- Internship/Traineeship
Opposition, Narratives, and Community Engagement Intern
- International Planned Parenthood Federation
Brussels, Belgium
Internship/Traineeship
Published:
Application Deadline: February 9, 2025
- International Planned Parenthood Federation
Brussels, Belgium
Internship/Traineeship
Published:
Application Deadline: February 9, 2025
COMPANY DESCRIPTION:
Do you want to work in a multinational team where personal initiative, creativity and passion are valued and put into practice? Then join our team.
IPPF EN is seeking an energetic, quick learner to become our new Opposition, Narratives and Community Engagement intern, to provide support for activities of the IPPF EN office aimed at reinforcing strategic responses to counter the anti-rights movement and advance SRHR, including intelligence gathering and monitoring political trends, community engagement, and strategic communication.
Among other things, your responsibilities will include assistance to the External Relations team to monitor and analyse political trends and discourse/mobilisation strategies and the development of a weekly newsletter sharing key insights and intelligence for our network.
Candidates should have an interest and/or experience in mobilizing for social change (as a volunteer or as part of a social movement, grassroots group or NGO). Interest and/or (volunteer) experience in advocacy is an asset.
We particularly welcome applications from people who represent communities that face exclusion and/or particular difficulty accessing their sexual and reproductive rights.
JOB PURPOSE:
To provide support for activities of the IPPF EN office aimed at reinforcing strategic responses to counter the anti-rights movement and advance SRHR, including intelligence gathering and monitoring political trends, community engagement, and strategic communication.
KEY TASKS:
Opposition, Narratives, Community Engagement Support:
Overall Project(s) Support:
QUALIFICATION & PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
SKILLS & PERSONAL COMPETENCES:
HOW TO APPLY:
EQUITY AND DIVERSITY:
IPPF European Network envisions a world where every individual is healthy; where sex and sexuality are recognised as fundamental and precious parts of human life; where sexual and reproductive choices are respected; and where diversity is valued and celebrated.
IPPF is committed to the safety and protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults and this role may involve contact with these groups. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children, young people, and vulnerable adults in our programs.
Do you want to work in a multinational team where personal initiative, creativity and passion are valued and put into practice? Then join our team.
IPPF EN is seeking an energetic, quick learner to become our new Opposition, Narratives and Community Engagement intern, to provide support for activities of the IPPF EN office aimed at reinforcing strategic responses to counter the anti-rights movement and advance SRHR, including intelligence gathering and monitoring political trends, community engagement, and strategic communication.
Among other things, your responsibilities will include assistance to the External Relations team to monitor and analyse political trends and discourse/mobilisation strategies and the development of a weekly newsletter sharing key insights and intelligence for our network.
Candidates should have an interest and/or experience in mobilizing for social change (as a volunteer or as part of a social movement, grassroots group or NGO). Interest and/or (volunteer) experience in advocacy is an asset.
We particularly welcome applications from people who represent communities that face exclusion and/or particular difficulty accessing their sexual and reproductive rights.
JOB PURPOSE:
To provide support for activities of the IPPF EN office aimed at reinforcing strategic responses to counter the anti-rights movement and advance SRHR, including intelligence gathering and monitoring political trends, community engagement, and strategic communication.
KEY TASKS:
Opposition, Narratives, Community Engagement Support:
- Assist the External Relations Team to monitor and analyse anti-rights trends discourse / mobilisation strategies;
- Development of a weekly newsletter sharing key insights and intelligence for the membership;
- Contribute to technical assistance, coaching and mutual learning with IPPF EN’s regional network-based on needs’ assessment data gathered;
- Where relevant, support to the content gathering and drafting of other materials for membership awareness-raising;
- Where required, support community engagement and partnerships outreach and connection;
- Where relevant, support the implementation of values-based communications initiatives;
- Opportunities for learning from the membership via attendance at mutual learning calls, Community of Practice sessions, External Relations Team meetings and beyond.
Overall Project(s) Support:
- Support the compiling of project information and reporting;
- Contribute, when needed, to the logistical organisation of online and offline events, mutual learning meetings and representation meetings;
- Provide administrative support for grant-making and the contracting of different consultancies/service providers;
- To perform other duties as agreed with supervisor.
QUALIFICATION & PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
- Right to work in Belgium;
- Interest in SRHR, Gender Equality, Human Rights;
- Interest in, and/or general understanding of, the anti-rights movement targeting SRHR and Gender Equality; Interest in value-based framing and narratives;
- Experience in mobilizing for social change (as a volunteer or as part of a social movement, grassroots group or NGO); and/or interest and/or (volunteer) experience in advocacy are assets;
- Academic background in European or International Relations, Political Sciences, Communications, Gender Equality, SRHR, and other aligned fields is an asset.
SKILLS & PERSONAL COMPETENCES:
- Fluent in English (written and spoken); fluency in other languages spoken in Europe is desirable;
- Commitment to gender equality, non-discrimination, diversity and youth participation are a must;
- Computer skills: MS Office, database, electronic filing systems, MailChimp;
- Excellent organisational skills;
- Excellent writing skills;
- Keen to take initiative, think pro-actively and creatively;
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multicultural environment;
- Ability to work under pressure, good time management, punctuality;
- Open-minded, diplomatic, empathic and flexible.
HOW TO APPLY:
- Interested candidates are requested to send their application letter, explaining how they meet the profile requirements, with a detailed CV and completed safer recruitment form to jobhr@ippf.org by Sunday 9 February;
- The full job description and application form can be downloaded below;
- Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.
EQUITY AND DIVERSITY:
IPPF European Network envisions a world where every individual is healthy; where sex and sexuality are recognised as fundamental and precious parts of human life; where sexual and reproductive choices are respected; and where diversity is valued and celebrated.
IPPF is committed to the safety and protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults and this role may involve contact with these groups. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children, young people, and vulnerable adults in our programs.
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