Fundraising Communications Intern (French-speaking)

UN High Commissioner for Refugees - UNHCR

Internship Closes 18 Aug 2026 3 days left

Overview

This internship offers hands-on experience in communication and fundraising within UNHCR’s Private Sector Partnerships team in Brussels, supporting private sector fundraising efforts in Belgium.


Key Responsibilities
  • Day-to-day support on social media, including drafting social copy and monitoring performance;
  • Gathering compelling UNHCR content and translate/tailor to engaging Belgian content for different channels (email, social, website);
  • Creation of engaging thematic content (copy writing, video editing and Photoshop);
  • Researching the latest statistics, messaging and refugee stories;
  • Adaptation of fundraising campaigns and communications for Belgium, including translation;
  • Collaborate to develop or to optimize e-mails and website articles to surpass KPIs;
  • Provide support in the development, translation, implementation and update of online donors’ journeys or other digital projects;
  • Provide ad hoc support to communications and fundraising activities, including support for the Netherlands team and for PPH (Private Partnerships and Philanthropy);
  • Perform any other duties, as required.
Required Experience
  • Recent graduate (completed studies within two years from application) or current student in graduate/undergraduate school program for a university or higher education facility accredited by UNESCO in a relevant field (e.g. Communication, Communication Sciences, International Relations, Marketing, Media, Journalism or a similar field);
  • Completed at least two years of undergraduate studies in a field relevant or of interest of the work of the Organization.
Qualifications
  • Recent graduate (completed studies within two years from application) or current student in graduate/undergraduate school program for a university or higher education facility accredited by UNESCO in a relevant field (e.g. Communication, Communication Sciences, International Relations, Marketing, Media, Journalism or a similar field);
  • Completed at least two years of undergraduate studies in a field relevant or of interest of the work of the Organization.
Other Details
Languages Required
Fluency in French (mandatory) and English (advanced writing and editing skills) is required.
Languages Preferred
Knowledge of Dutch will be considered highly desirable; Dutch-speaking candidates will be considered favourably.
Contract Duration
six to eight-months
Work Modality
possibility of teleworking from home
Remuneration
This is a paid internship as per UNHCR policy.
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