Student, Communications [Denmark]

 

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Student poSition with iFu’S CommuniCation department - Copenhagen

We are hiring a creative and proactive student assistant with a passion for writing and creating
engaging content.

As part of the Communication Department, you will be responsible for creating content in the form of
news, articles and videos to tell the story of the positive changes we create in developing countries.
An important part will be to conduct research and collect information on our investment projects and
turn it into powerful impact stories to be used in our internal and external communication.

IFU is Denmark’s Development Finance Institution, striving to create positive change through commercial and
sustainable investments in private sector companies in developing countries and emerging markets across
Africa, Asia, Latin America, and parts of Europe. Our main goal is to contribute to green, just and inclusive
societies. Therefore, we focus strongly on sustainability, the Sustainable Development Goals and creating
better living conditions for people, who do not have the same opportunities that we do in Denmark.

We offer a diverse and inclusive working environment with strong values like teamwork, a “can-do” attitude
and being proper in our daily work.

the poSition & your taSkS

You will become part of a small and dedicated team of communication professionals, and be supervised by
the Communication Director. Your primary task will be to support the team in creating content and to support
our internal and external communication activities.

In particular, you will:

• Create engaging written content such as news, articles, and posts
• Research and collect information on our investment projects as basis for content
• Coordinate and align with other departments to ensure accuracy of the content
• Develop and update IFU’s website
• Support social media activities and maintain our presence on LinkedIn
• Produce and edit videos
• Complete ad hoc task
  

The working hours are 15-20 hours per week. Your work can be arranged flexibly and according to your classes,
exams etc. The position is based in our head office on Fredericiagade 27, 1310 København K. Working from
home may be allowed upon agreement.

Ideally, we hope that you can start as soon as possible, preferably by September.

your QualiFiCationS

We expect that you:
• study journalism or are enrolled in a relevant university degree (e.g. language, media science, rhetoric

or information studies), and are close to completing your bachelor or have just started on your master’s.

• have great writing and storytelling skills, and high proficiency in English
• have high creative energy, combined with a structured approach and the ability to produce content

quickly and effectively

• have the ability to collect and structure information and data, and use it to generate content
• are well-organised and pay attention to detail
• are able to work on several tasks simultaneously and prioritize according to a timeline
• have a good understanding of digital communication channels and solid experience in using LinkedIn
• are an experienced user of Microsoft 365
• are a team player with a positive attitude
  

Furthermore, it’s an advantage if you:

• have high proficiency in written Danish

• have experience in producing and editing of videos

working and learning at iFu

Joining IFU, you gain a job in a unique international investment fund. You will get familiar with how we work
and create impact through sustainable investments in developing countries and get exposure to the teams
working directly with the investment process and impact creation work.

Learning is an important element of working in IFU, and we will support your personal development through
training, sparring and by ensuring that you get exciting and challenging tasks that you can learn from. You will
work closely with more experienced colleagues, who will provide both informal and formal training and many
learning opportunities. Further, when joining IFU, you will take part in our onboarding programme to ensure
you get the best possible start.

As a student, you will become part of a very strong network of approx. 10 students who are assisting and
helping in key areas across the organisation. The student committee regularly organizes social events for all
students to encourage networking and cooperation in an informal setting.

your appliCation

If you can see yourself in this role, we would love to hear from you! Please send your CV and motivated
application in English or Danish, as well as transcript of records to job2@ifu.dk as soon as possible, but no
later than 31 August 2023. We will screen applications and conduct interviews on an ongoing basis.

Please state where you learned about the job.

We are looking forward to receiving your application.

Further inFormation and ContaCt

If you have any questions, you are very welcome to contact Rune Nørgaard, Communication Director, at
rno@ifu.dk, or Jana Baisch, HR Business Partner, at jmb@ifu.dk. Please visit our website at www.ifu.dk for
more information.

IFU – the Investment Fund for Developing Countries is a Danish impact investor contributing to green, just and
inclusive societies as well as supporting the Sustainable Development Goals. IFU provides risk capital to
companies operating in developing countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America and parts of Europe.
Investments are made on commercial terms in the form of equity, loans and guarantees. IFU has co-invested
in over 1,300 companies in more than 100 developing countries and emerging markets. Contracted
investments total EUR 31 billion, of which IFU has contributed EUR 3.6 billion. Capital under management is
EUR 2.1 billion. Read more at www.ifu.dk/en.

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