Communications & Marketing Assistant
Job description
Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey with the Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE)? Join us to make the clean energy transition happen in emerging markets!
ARE is recruiting a Communications & Marketing Assistant based in Brussels, starting in July 2025.
About us
At ARE, we unite 200 Members to power economic development worldwide. Our mission is to drive private sector-driven markets for sustainable electricity services, enable green jobs, power equitable green economies and facilitate the transition to clean energy in Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America & the Caribbean.
Our new Communications & Marketing Assistant, who will report to the Communications & Marketing Officer, will play a pivotal role in implementing ARE’s working programme, with a focus on implementing our events, growing the ARE brand and providing services to our members.
About the role
- Support the execution of ARE events, and webinars.
- Conduct weekly market intelligence research and share findings through our communication platforms.
- Assist in the creation of the bimonthly ARE Newsletter.
- Ensure the timely updating of content on the ARE website.
- Aid in the management of social media channels, particularly on LinkedIn, X, and YouTube, with a focus on community growth and engagement.
- Design visuals for various ARE events and campaigns.
- Handle administrative tasks on a need basis, such as onboarding new members and managing the ARE inbox.
About you
- You have a proactive mindset with strong attention to detail.
- You can provide clear and concise deliverables even under time pressure.
- You are fluent in English. Fluency in French is a strong asset.
- Demonstrates writing, editing, and reviewing abilities.
- IT proficiency, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook; familiarity with CMS (WordPress) is advantageous.
- Desirable skills include basic knowledge in graphic design using tools like Canva or Photoshop.
- You hold a university degree in event management, marketing, communications, sustainability, or related studies, or possess equivalent experience.
- Must have the right to live and work in Belgium.
- You have 0-2 years of experience in a similar role, or you’re a passionate newcomer eager to make your mark.
- Knowledge of additional languages, particularly French, is considered valuable.
We offer
- Full-time internship with a professional immersion convention (“convention d’immersion professionnelle”) in Brussels, Belgium. You can find more information about CIP here:
Convention d’Immersion Professionnelle – CIP – Bruxelles Formation - Perspective of extending the contract for 6 more months based on results delivered and depending on the needs of the Association (optional).
- International fast-paced work environment with offices in the heart of Europe.
- The chance to make a meaningful impact by advancing renewable energy and energy access worldwide, particularly in emerging economies in sub-Saharan Africa.
- Collaboration with highly motivated colleagues in a dynamic, scale-up atmosphere.
- On-the-job training and a top-notch learning experience.
How to apply
Interested candidates who fulfil the requirements should address their application (CV + 1-page Cover Letter indicating earliest possible starting date) with the subject line “Application: Communications & Marketing Assistant – First Name + Last Name” to Olha Skrypa, (o.skrypa@ruralelec.org) no later than 7 June 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.