EU MEDIA ASSISTANT- INTERNSHIP

The role

Oxfam International (OI) EU Advocacy Office is looking for an enthusiastic, creative and well-organised EU media assistant to support the EU media team in securing EU news coverage on Oxfam’s positions.

This post will be part of the OI EU Advocacy team, which is mostly based in Brussels, Belgium. The team focuses on the European Union institutions, primarily the European Commission, Council, and Parliament, advocating for sustainable, inclusive, and accountable programming and policies, and on the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The team also acts as a service hub for the Oxfam Confederation, supporting country offices and partners to engage with the EU in Brussels, the OECD in Paris, and in countries (EU Delegations), as well as coordinating efforts amongst European affiliates regarding European and aid policies.

Who we’re looking for

The ideal candidate has high self-awareness, is accountable for their work and likes to build relationships. They are also able to tick off the following criteria:

• Commitment to Oxfam’s values and feminist principles.
• Candidates should show a strong interest in communication and politics to achieve change in the world.
• Excellent written and oral English language skills (C1 level based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Language).
• Some previous work experience or volunteering, especially in social media and/or journalism.
• Candidates must be effective team players with the ability to work and think independently, to help coordinating work in a team, and to be resourceful and proactive.
• Candidates must be organized and be able to multi-task.
• A strong command of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and gender issues, as well as the commitment to equal opportunities.

Desirable:

• Basic knowledge of EU decision-making politics and processes.
• An educational background or training in communications and journalism or international politics and development.
• Social media, layout/design, photo and/or video editing as well as multimedia skills.
• Lived experience with intersecting systems of oppression, with knowledge and experience on how power and privilege play out in the contexts in which Oxfam works.

What we offer

This role will allow you to act as a key contributor to the administrative team at Oxfam. We believe that every aspect of our work can lead to a positive outcome. If you have the same opinion, together with the ability to meet the challenges involved, this role offers scope for immense personal fulfillment – as well as outstanding opportunities to develop your career.

Oxfam is committed to providing a fair compensation package and to providing a flexible, supportive working environment.