• Daily media monitoring of health topics, including COVID-19, Universal Health Coverage, SDGs, NCDs, NTDs, antimicrobial resistance, etc.
• Drafting of social media messages and creation of accompanying visuals assets
• Supporting development of social media strategies and analytics
• Drafting content for articles and newsletters
• Managing database of health media and support with organizing press conferences and events
• Assisting with project management (drafting meeting minutes, updating timelines)
• Assisting with digital marketing communications content and assets creation.

Opportunities for a long-term contract after the traineeship period. 90% of our trainees get a consultant contract after their traineeship.

• EU national or work permit holder
• Perfect command of English; additional language skills an asset
• Strong planning skills
• Creativity and eagerness to explore new means of communication
• Passion for current developments in health policy
• Strong presentation skills – ability to present information in a clear and visually appealing way
• Advanced knowledge of several social media channels
• Advanced research and writing skills, including the ability to summarise issues quickly and accurately
• Ability to work in a team, whilst at the same time carrying out own tasks independently and to agreed deadlines
• Flexibility, enthusiasm, ability to work under tight deadlines in an international environment
• Proficient with IT and new media tools
• Passion for current developments in health affecting the innovation, patient groups and health professionals.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of UN system and in particular WHO, WIPO, WTO or the EU institutions and legislative processes
• Previous experience in a communications and/or social media capacity
• Demonstrated experience with communications and advocacy on digital media platforms is a big plus – organising social media campaigns, community engagement
• Experience with working with media and drafting opinion articles
• Design skills.