Organization description
Transparency International Belgium (TI-BE) is the Belgian Chapter of Transparency International (TI), a global movement with operations in over 100 countries.
Transparency International’s mission is to fight corruption and promote transparency, accountability, and integrity at all levels and in all sectors of society. TI also publishes an annual Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) that ranks 182 countries and territories worldwide based on their perceived level of corruption in the public sector.
At TI-BE, our mission is to protect public resources, stem the flow of dirty money, ensure integrity in politics and business, uphold the rule of law and justice, while expanding the civic space conducive to accountability and developing community leadership against corruption.
We are a nonpartisan organization that strives to be a constructive force within society by fostering debate and collaboration on issues such as corruption, transparency, integrity, and accountability.
At TI-BE, we conduct research, carry out educational programs, and meet with various stakeholders to discuss our vision of a fairer Belgium; we also organize public events to raise public awareness.
To find out more about the specific activities of TI-BE, please visit our website: Transparency International Belgium.
Location: University Foundation, 11 rue d’Egmont, 1000 Brussels, BELGIUM
Internship description
Six-months internship or student job available, starting ASAP (flexible start date, flexible internship duration — at least 6 months – on a part-time base)
As part of a small team, the intern in communication will have the opportunity to develop a variety of skills. A multidisciplinary internship to promote the fight against corruption in Belgium
- External communication: establishing contacts with stakeholders
- Drafting the newsletter
- Writing and managing content for the website and social media Communication campaign focused on the ICC, events organized by TI-BE, and memberships
- Assistance in developing TI-BE’s communication strategy
- Possible involvement in drafting press releases and media relations (depending on experience)
- Assistance with the NGO’s day-to-day activities
Trainee profile
- Fields of study: political sciences, communication studies, law studies, social sciences, criminology, … .
- Proficiency in communication tools (social media, CANVA, websites, Microsoft Office)
- Master’s degree student or recent graduate.
- Language skills: The intern must speak Dutch or French as mother tongue and have a good knowledge of the other language. They must also have an excellent command of English (minimum C1 level).
- A strong sense of responsibility and a good understanding of teamwork and group dynamics.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative.
Note: The internship can be part-time, remote work is possible for part of the workweek.
Possibility of an internship contract or student job contract—to be discussed with the team.
Send your CV and a description of why you want to join TI-BE at connect@transparencybelgium.be with “internship_firstname_lastname” as email subject.
