- SOLIDAR
- Brussels, Belgium (Remote)
- Internship/Traineeship
Project and Communication Fellow
- SOLIDAR
Brussels, Belgium
Internship/Traineeship
Published:
Application Deadline: April 13, 2025
- SOLIDAR
Brussels, Belgium
Internship/Traineeship
Published:
Application Deadline: April 13, 2025
DESCRIPTION:
Are you an engaged and committed person looking to make a difference? Are you passionate about human rights and social justice? Are you eager to contribute to SOLIDAR’s work in advancing social rights and promoting a fair, inclusive, and resilient Europe? Do you have a keen interest in exploring how policy advocacy, research, and outreach activities can support social transformation? Can you plan effectively, prioritise tasks, and work collaboratively in teams. If yes, then you might be the right person for our Fellowship program.
SOLIDAR is looking for two fellows with a background in both Project management and Communication to join our team and support the implementation of our policy, advocacy and communication initiatives. Not familiar with our work? For more info, visit www.solidar.org.
The fellowship program will give you the opportunity to experience and contribute to developing SOLIDAR’s work towards a variety of audiences, including European Union institutions, SOLIDAR members, progressive communities across Europe and beyond. In addition, you will gain and deepen your knowledge of EU policies for a just transition, social justice, popular education, international development cooperation and external relations, and more.
This role will also allow you to discover the working environment of a European member-based network while developing skills in advocacy strategy, event organization, communication, and project management.
MAIN TASKS:
KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
Essential
Desirable
CONDITIONS:
Tentative starting date, duration, and location:
HOW TO APPLY:
If you are interested, please send the following documents by April 13th , 2025.
Your application should be addressed to job@solidar.org. Please use the subject line ‘Project and communication Fellow application – your surname’.
Are you an engaged and committed person looking to make a difference? Are you passionate about human rights and social justice? Are you eager to contribute to SOLIDAR’s work in advancing social rights and promoting a fair, inclusive, and resilient Europe? Do you have a keen interest in exploring how policy advocacy, research, and outreach activities can support social transformation? Can you plan effectively, prioritise tasks, and work collaboratively in teams. If yes, then you might be the right person for our Fellowship program.
SOLIDAR is looking for two fellows with a background in both Project management and Communication to join our team and support the implementation of our policy, advocacy and communication initiatives. Not familiar with our work? For more info, visit www.solidar.org.
The fellowship program will give you the opportunity to experience and contribute to developing SOLIDAR’s work towards a variety of audiences, including European Union institutions, SOLIDAR members, progressive communities across Europe and beyond. In addition, you will gain and deepen your knowledge of EU policies for a just transition, social justice, popular education, international development cooperation and external relations, and more.
This role will also allow you to discover the working environment of a European member-based network while developing skills in advocacy strategy, event organization, communication, and project management.
MAIN TASKS:
- Support the organisation of events such as conferences, workshops, training sessions, and advocacy initiatives;
- Assist in the communication work of the communication or policy teams to advance our communication aims as an organisation and in project activities;
- Assist with project deliverables and ensure timely delivery of narrative reports;
- Participate in meetings and events around EU institutions to report back to SOLIDAR Secretariat;
- Collaborate with SOLIDAR members on advocacy and communication campaigns and policy recommendations.
KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
Essential
- Relevant academic background or similar work experience (e.g. Political Sciences, Communications);
- Experience with communication tools and platforms such as WordPress, LinkedIn, Bluesky, Instagram, Canva or similar;
- Good knowledge of civil society organisations in Europe or internationally, familiarity with one or more of our member organisations is a plus;
- Proficiency in English (written and spoken). Spanish is a strong plus;
- Proven ability to plan tasks effectively and work collaboratively in teams.
Desirable
- Experience from activism, volunteering, or internships in progressive civil society organisations or political parties, experience from our member organisations is a plus;
- Experience with project application and reporting;
- Familiarity with EU institutions’ functioning;
- Knowledge of another EU official language.
CONDITIONS:
- The fellowship program is under the form of “convention d’immersion professionnelle” - CIP registered under Belgium law. The position foresees an allowance of 1.056 Euro net as well as travel support and contribution to meal vouchers;
- The work is intended to be carried out in Brussels. Please note that you must have the right to work and live in Belgium by the start of employment to be considered for this position.
Tentative starting date, duration, and location:
- May 5th, 2025 – December 20th, 2025;
- The position is full-time and based at SOLIDAR offices in Av. Des Arts 50 in Brussels.
HOW TO APPLY:
If you are interested, please send the following documents by April 13th , 2025.
- Your CV (2 pages maximum);
- A cover letter (1 page maximum) which should clearly state: why you think you are suited for this position in relations to the skills and competencies required, what are your objectives/learning outcomes expected from this experience and your motivation to work at SOLIDAR; when you would be available to start; whether you have the permit to work in Belgium.
Your application should be addressed to job@solidar.org. Please use the subject line ‘Project and communication Fellow application – your surname’.
- NB! You are expected to apply either for this position or the project and communication fellowship – not both. Applicants who send in more than one application risk being disqualified;
- Please also note that due to the high number of applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your understanding.
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