STAGE - Plaidoyer et Média

ABOUT THE ONE CAMPAIGN

ONE is a global, nonpartisan organization fighting for a more just world by demanding the investments needed to create economic opportunities and healthier lives in Africa. We do this by deploying trusted and dynamic advocacy that leverages hard-hitting data, credible grassroots activism, creative political engagement, and strategic partnerships. We use all this to influence decision-makers to take action and tackle the world’s biggest challenges. Read more at www.one.org.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:

ONE is seeking a Policy & Media Intern to join the France team in ONE’s Paris office. The preferred internship duration is 4 to 6 months, with a desired start date in mid-August.

The Policy & Media Intern will work on a range of issues including international solidarity, access to health care and vaccination in low-income countries, France’s development policy and aid budget, and solidarity taxes.

ROLE AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Daily press review, media monitoring, and information gathering.
• Political monitoring, including tracking developments from the Élysée Palace, the French Government, and Parliament.
• Maintaining the journalist database and archiving ONE’s media coverage.
• Supporting the media activities of ONE’s volunteer program, the Youth Ambassadors.
• Training and preparing Youth Ambassadors for media interviews.
• Writing and translating articles and briefing notes from French to English and English to French.
• Representing ONE at various events and meetings with partners.
• Assisting with the planning and logistics of events organized by the NGO.
• Any other relevant tasks assigned by managers.

PROFILE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Current student or recent graduate with a minimum Bachelor’s degree (Bac+3) in communications, journalism, political science, business, or a related field. Other relevant qualifications and experience will also be considered.
• Excellent writing skills and impeccable attention to spelling and grammar.
• Strong verbal communication skills and the ability to present ONE and its work effectively.
• Self-motivated, organized, proactive, and detail-oriented.
• Excellent written and spoken French and English.
• Strong team spirit and willingness to support the organization’s mobilization and advocacy efforts.
• Interest in the French-speaking media landscape, international development issues, and politics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook.

ELIGIBILITY

Only candidates who are able to provide a formal internship agreement (“convention de stage”) are eligible to apply.

COMPENSATION

€1,200 net per month

APPLICATION DEADLINE

July 1 (inclusive)

Interviews will take place during the week of July 6.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit:

• A CV in French and English
• A cover letter in French and English

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within two weeks after the application deadline, please assume that your application has not been successful.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants. When an applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to compete for a job, they may request it orally or in writing (please email recruiting@one.org). ONE will process requests for reasonable accommodation and will provide reasonable accommodations where appropriate, in a prompt and efficient manner.

We understand that a diversity of strengths, experiences, and backgrounds makes our team stronger. If this position interests you, we encourage you to apply and tell us why you are a great candidate for the role. ONE does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. To learn more about our diversity and inclusion work and priorities, visit https://www.one.org/about/diversity.

Due to the number of inquiries that ONE receives, we thank all candidates for their interest yet only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.