EuroFIR AISBL is looking for a communications intern who can support the Association and EUfunded projects with electronic communication, especially website content and social media.

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the European Union.

This role will include the following tasks:

Advertising and promotion of Association and EU-funded project events
Assisting in delivery of events
Database content management and filing
Desk research on scientific topics or events
Development and publication of science-based content for the Association and EU-funded projects (visit http://www.eurofir.org/our-resources/current-projects for more information)
Development of online questionnaires, collection of data and elaboration of recommendations, based on the data collected
Support for Association staff, as related to EU-projects or Association business

Potential candidates must speak English as well as any other of the official European languages and have demonstrable communications skills and attention to detail.

Required education and experience

Able to work flexibly, as required
C1/C2 in English (written and spoken)
Demonstratable ability to translate scientific information into easily to understand terms
Good interpersonal skills
Interested in food science and science communication
Pg.Dip, MSc., BSc or equivalent in food, nutrition or health areas
Some experienced of content management systems (e.g. WordPress) and web-based applications (e.g. Eventbrite and MailChimp) would be an advantage
Sound knowledge of Office software (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Well organised and capable of delivering activities independently
Willing to work with virtual teams

Duration of the contract: 1 st January 2020-30th June 2020 (negotiable for longer up to 12 months)

Type of contract: Internship

Remuneration (excluding VAT):

€850 per month plus meal vouchers and public transport (non-negotiable)

Subject to renewal or reoccurrence: No

If the individual is enrolled as a graduate student (Masters or PhD programme), they may be eligible for additional funding from Erasmus+ (see www.erasmusprogramme.com/post/erasmus-grants).

Contracting authority: European Food Information Resource (EuroFIR) AISBL

Address: 40 Rue Washington, 1050 Brussels, Belgium

URL: www.eurofir.org

Type of the contracting authority: SME, non-profit association

Organisation’s activities: Enhancing awareness and understanding of the value of food composition data, and its importance for consumers in making healthier dietary choices

Application: secretariat@eurofir.org, subject: Application for NUTRITION AND HEALTH INTERNSHIP

Selection process: Send your CV with a covering lettering, including the names and contact details for two referees, explaining how your experience is relevant, what you can bring to this role

Communication: Additional information can be obtained from secretariat@eurofir.org

Languages in which applications may be submitted: English

Date for receipt of application: 15th December 2019

Local time for receipt of application: 20:00 CET Brussels

Main site or place of performance: Maison des Associations Internationales 40, Rue Washington, 1050 Brussels, Belgium; homeworking one day a week is an option.

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