Job description

The intern works under the supervision of the head of the communications department and is in charge of the following tasks:
- Edit the updates of the ASF website;
- Write and edit contributions for the annual report;
- Research on social justice and litigation cases related to Globalisation and Justice on an ad hoc basis;
- Support external communication activities (draft, review and edit texts and translations);
- Assist other activities related to the Communications Department (logistics and administrative tasks).

Qualifications

- University degree (Masters or Diploma), preferably in communications, law, international relations and/or human rights;
- Excellent writing skills;
- Well organized, self-motivated and reliable;
- Excellent knowledge of English and French (knowledge of other languages especially Dutch is an asset);
- Strong interest in communications, internet, editing and human rights;
- Strong interest for the issue of corporate responsibility and accountability;
- Computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Office, Internet applications) are required;
- Experience with the application of multimedia tools is an asset. Duration

The internship starts as soon as possible and will last three to four months (to be agreed upon).

Conditions

Avocats Sans Frontières is, unfortunately, not in a position to offer any financial remuneration to interns. Avocats Sans Frontières does, however, provide interns with a small daily transport/lunch allowance.
The intern is responsible for all expenses and costs incurred in undertaking an internship with Avocats Sans Frontières not covered by the daily allowance provided by the organization.
Vacancies Contact
Apply immediately and send your CV and cover letter as soon as possible to: Avocats Sans Frontières - Chaussée de Haecht 159 - 1030 Brussels
Fax : 00 32 2.223.36.14 email : stage@asf.be

ob Description

Avocats Sans Frontières is looking for a Managing Director who will be based at the headquarters in Brussels, Belgium and who will lead the organisation under the guidance and supervision of the Board of Directors. The Managing Director will be frequently called to travel abroad.

The Managing Director’s roles :
- To manage and provide leadership to the staff at the headquarters and those working abroad in the field missions in conceiving and implementing the programs and projects.
- To conceive & manage the structural and financial development of the NGO.
- To maintain & develop relationships with donors and public (governments, international organizations…) & private (NGOs, The Bar, private donors…) partners.
- To work with the Board of Directors in developing the vision and the strategy. The Managing Director’s profile :
- A university degree with a good experience in the International NGO/legal field.
- Interest in what is at stake concerning justice in post-conflict countries ; an experience in this domain is a plus
- Expertise in project-cycle management in the humanitarian and/or development field, and experience in headquarters and in countries abroad is a plus.
- Confirmed professional management experience.
- Trilingual French, English and preferably Dutch (excellent knowledge of two of these three languages)
- Flexibility, ability to work hard, to face problems & to resolve them
- Full ability to positively relate to people.
- A detailed profile is available upon request to the President of the Board.
Vacancies Contact
Cover letters, CV & references are to be sent before March 15 to:
President of the Board of Avocats Sans Frontières, Me. Lieven DENYS,
Place Jean Jacobs, 1 - 1000 Brussels
or by mail : president@asf.be