Better Europe Public Affairs is looking for a trainee to help our civil society clients make a better Europe.
We are looking for a motivated trainee to help us monitor and advise clients on a wide range of topics, from finance, sustainability, human rights and due diligence to company law.
Job description:
– Track a specific set of policy dossiers relevant to our clients, including desk research and occasional contact with decision-makers in the EU institutions
– Build up and/or maintain your network in the EU institutions and beyond
– Assist other staff in executing project-structured work as well as responding to ad-hoc requests of clients
– Attend and report on relevant “EU bubble” events internally and to clients
– Contribute to Better Europe’s visibility in the EU decision-making community, both in-person as well as online
Essential qualifications:
– Recently completed university studies in a relevant domain, such as political science, European studies, or one of our core subject areas (economics/finance, human rights, engineering/fossil fuels/sustainability)
– Strong political sensitivity and empathy
– Basic knowledge of the functioning of the EU
– Excellent written and spoken English and at least one other EU language
Nice-to-haves:
– Experience in politics, campaigning and/or advocacy, at a local, national or EU level
– Experience with our key policy areas
Remuneration:
– Belgian contrat d’immersion professionnelle (CIP) / beroepsinlevingsstage (BIS)
– Net allowance of € 1 400/month
– Contract for 6 months, with continuation possible afterwards
– Part-time work possible (at least 80%)
– Public transport reimbursement or bike allowance (€ 0,35/km)
Preferred start date: Monday 2 September 2024.
This position is Brussels-based; although some work at home is possible (including an occasional week elsewhere in the EU), we expect you to live in Belgium and be present in our Brussels office (Schuman) at least two to three days a week, to learn the job on the spot.
To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to work@bettereurope.eu by Friday 24 May, 17:00 CET. We aim to have the interviews take place in the first half of June.
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