Desired start date: ideally end of February 2024
Duration of internship: 6 months
Location: SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL headquarters in Clichy
WHAT DO WE DO …
SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL (SI) is an international humanitarian aid association which, for more than 40 years, has provided relief to populations victims of armed conflicts and natural disasters by responding to vital needs, drinking, eating and shelter. Particularly committed to the fight against diseases linked to unsafe water, the leading cause of death in the world, SI implements through its interventions expertise in the field of access to drinking water, sanitation and promotion hygiene but also in the essential aspect of food security and means of existence. Present in around twenty countries, the SI teams – 2,000 people in total made up of expatriates, national staff, permanent staff at headquarters, a few volunteers, etc. – intervene with professionalism and commitment while respecting cultures.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Assignment :
Within the Development and Communication department made up of 22 people, and directly attached to the Press Relations Manager, and in collaboration with the Editorial Coordinator, you will provide support to the communications department for editorial production and press relations.
Main tasks :
Assistance with the production of editorial content and the development of publications
• Support for the management of editorial projects or publications: data collection, conducting interviews, information research
• Writing: articles, publications, web content, press releases, press kits, press review, etc.
• Secretariat of writing: proofreading, revision, correction of editorial content
• Support for updating web content in conjunction with other departments
• Transcription of videos
• Research of iconographic material
• Management of translation needs for web articles
• Monitoring of new trends and editorial proposals
• Participation in discussions and department meetings
Support for the Press Relations Officer
• Support for the management of press relations according to needs: organization of interview requests, collection of information, monitoring of interviews
• Press coverage: collection of press coverage, monitoring and updating of the document centralizing press coverage
• Identification (mapping) of journalists and media. Creation of lists on the press relations management tool (Luqi).
• Support for press relations on social networks: identification of journalists/accounts, monitoring of mentions, monitoring.
• Analysis of press coverage and creation of ad hoc press reviews
Occasional tasks:
• Support during the organization of internal or external events by the Development and Communication department: debates, press conferences, screenings, etc.
• Participation in crisis communication, particularly during humanitarian emergencies
Internship contributions:
• Discover the functioning of the headquarters of an NGO and the relations with the field
• Discover the different professions of SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL in the field and at the headquarters
• Understand the humanitarian issues of the NGO and its partners
• Participate in the implementation of the Communication strategy of a humanitarian NGO
• Learn about the procedures in place within the NGO
• Put into practice and perfect your editorial skills
• Understand how relations between journalists and NGOs work
• Evolve in a multicultural environment
YOUR PROFILE
TRAINING, SKILLS AND QUALITIES
Higher education (minimum bac +3 level) in journalism, communication, international law or humanitarian project management
Very good writing skills
Perfect French and fluent English (written and oral)
Ability to analyze and synthesize
Autonomy, rigor, organization, efficiency
Spirit team
Real interest and motivation for associations and humanitarians
Computers: Windows (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Internet and social networks, email (Outlook)
IF WILL OFFER YOU THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS
Internship based at the SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL headquarters in Clichy (92), Clichy Town Hall metro station
Intern with mandatory internship agreement.
Bonus: 4.90 euros/hour
The bonus is calculated in proportion to the actual hours of presence over the month. (On average 1 month = 154 hours, or 22 days of 7 hours/day)
Public transport 50% covered by SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL
Restaurant tickets at €8.90/effective day of internship, with 60% participation from SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL
HOW TO APPLY
Do you recognize yourself in this description?
If so, send us your CV and Cover Letter!
Applications containing CVs only will not be considered.
Solidarités International reserves the right to close a recruitment before the deadline of the advertisement. Thank you for your understanding.
And to learn more about Solidarités International: www.solidarites.org
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Solidarités International (SI) is determined to prevent and combat any type of abuse – any act of sexual exploitation, abuse and/or harassment (SEAH) against members of beneficiary communities or its collaborators and collaborators, harm to persons and/or property, fraud, corruption, undeclared conflict of interest, financing of activities violating human rights – which could be perpetrated within the framework of its interventions. SI has zero tolerance for any type of abuse, particularly acts of SEAH.
Solidarités International is a fair employer that fights all forms of discrimination. SI will never ask for any compensation for participating in a recruitment process.
Solidarités International (SI) is determined to prevent and fight all type of abuse – all act of exploitation, abuse and/or sexual harassment (SEAH) against members of beneficiary communities or collaborators, fraud, corruption, violation of persons and/or property, funding of activities harmful to human rights – that could be perpetrated in the frame of its interventions. SI implements a zero-tolerance policy regarding acts of abuse, notably acts of SEAH.
Solidarités International is an equitable employer committed to finding all forms of discrimination. SI will never ask for any remuneration to take part in a recruitment process.