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Trainee EU Affairs Adviser

ABBL-ALFI - Luxembourg Bankers’ Association

Brussels, Belgium

Full time. Duration: 6 months, renewable once

About ABBL and ALFI

ABBL (Association des Banques et Banquiers Luxembourg) is the Luxembourg Bankers’ Association, the representative organization of a major European and international banking centre.

ALFI is the Association of the Luxembourg Fund Industry, the leading European investment fund centre in assets under management.

Both are not-for-profit associations. They represent the interests of their members at national and international level. At EU level, they are permanently established by their joint ABBL & ALFI EU Representative Office in Brussels, which constantly interacts with standard setters and policy makers in the EU institutions.

Role of the Trainee EU Affairs Adviser

The Trainee EU Affairs Adviser is to support the team of the Brussels based EU Representative Office in matters related to the process of financial services legislation.

Tasks of the Trainee EU Policy Adviser:

• Legislative monitoring;
• Attend and report from meetings;
• Research for the preparation of background notes and drafts;
• Organizational support.

The successful candidate will:

• Hold a recent university degree (Master) in European Affairs/Studies and be familiar with the workings of the EU institutions;
• Possess developed communication skills in particular in writing and drafting;
• Have sharp analytical and proven organizational skills;
• Demonstrate a good spoken and written command of both English and French. Other languages, in particular Luxembourgish and German, are considered an asset.

Prior post-study work experience is not essential, but a very first traineeship in European Affairs is considered an advantage.

Starting date: 2 September 2014.

Contact:

Please send relevant applications with cover letter and CVs to ABBL-ALFI center address by 20 July 2014 at the latest and mention “Trainee EU Affairs Adviser” in the subject. Only the successful candidates will be contacted for an interview.

 

 

Research and Business Development Intern

Joule Assets

Brussels, Belgium

Position description:

Joule Assets acts as market expert and manager of the Joule ERA fund, a private investment fund designed to invest into Energy Reduction Assets across Europe and North America. Joule Assets combines its market expertise with Joule ERA fund capabilities to finance projects that reduce operating costs for customers, moderate environmental impact associated with energy use, and gain above-market returns for investors. The energy reduction asset market, comprised of energy efficiency, demand response, and energy storage, represents greater than a $500 billion investment opportunity. Achieving this potential will transform our energy system and fulfill the environmental demands of the 21st century.

Joule Assets is seeking candidates willing to understand the energy markets structures, assist upper management in their efforts to develop Joule project portfolio in Europe and maximize the value of investments. We are looking for candidates who can find, understand, and analyze energy industry information to build out Joule Assets investment due diligence and operation capabilities.

As a research and business development intern, the candidate will:

• Conduct market research and gather actionable information, required to assess investment opportunities and maximize project’s returns;
• Play an integral role in identifying, recruiting, and negotiating with partners (contractors, energy service companies, etc.) that benefit from providing energy reduction financing to their customers;
• Support key staff members as they refine internal fund operations in order to deploy financing efficiently.

The candidate must be a self-starter, with a passion for and experience with information gathering and analysis. The candidate will:

• Get an in depth understanding of energy reduction assets market structure;
• Take ownership in the accuracy and timeliness of investment due diligence;
• Develop negotiation and business development skills through an active role in Joule Assets process to identify and close investment opportunity.

The selected candidate will work in the Brussels office, under the joint supervision of Jessica Stromback and Adrien Gabeur. Candidate will also collaborate and learn from Joule Assets experimented team, based out of New York.

Responsibilities – the key responsibilities for this position include:

• Conduct European energy reduction assets market research, in collaboration with research team based in New York:
  • Contact Transmission System Operators and utility representatives to procure relevant information on their energy efficiency and demand response offerings;
  • Condense complex regulation and market procedures to usable and understandable data;
  • Actively participate in internal strategic discussions on prioritizing initiatives;
• Support business development staff in identifying, recruiting and negotiating with new partner companies. Partner companies utilize Joule Assets project financing to deploy energy reduction projects;
• Perform due diligence on energy reduction project financing;
• Carry out office work and support key staff in day to day operations.

Experience – the ideal candidate will have experience in the following areas:

• Market research;
• Energy and sustainability;
• Investment industry;
• Energy technology;
• Financial and quantitative analysis (All candidates will be tested with an Excel based analytical test);
• Proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint.

Attributes – the key attributes for this position include:

• Creativity, initiative, self-starter;
• Ability to condense complex documents into actionable information;
• Ability to contribute individually, and lead, manage or participate in cross-functional team;
• Doggedness, determination and attention to detail;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English;
• Ability to create great working relationships with all levels within the company and across multiple disciplines;
• Sense of humor.

Compensation and Scope:

• Full time paid internship for 6 months;
• Location: Brussels;
• Payment €1.100 a month;
• Start date is September 1st 2014;
• End date March 1st 2015;
• Includes a one week holiday at Christmas.

Keep in mind that 50% of our permanent employees started as interns.

If you’re motivated, achievement-driven and enthusiastic about the energy industry, be sure to apply online with your resume and cover letter to http://jouleassets.com/about-joule-assets/careers/.

 

Internship for the International Development Unit – Business Development Assistant

MWH

La Hulpe, Belgium

Description

Founded over 160 years ago, MWH has grown to become one of the world’s leading environmental engineering firms. There are now approximately 8000 employees working around the globe on some of the biggest projects around. Over the decades, we have expanded our core competencies from water and wastewater into a wide range of environmental and business services. Today, we provide consulting services to our clients all over the world.

MWH International Development, based in La Hulpe, is the MWH unit that provides consulting services to international institutions, such as the European Commission (EC), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the European Investment Bank (EIB), the World Bank, the United Nations, the Millennium Challenge Corporation, governments and government agencies. Our services include design, procurement and construction supervision for water and wastewater, energy and climate change projects as well as management support and monitoring and evaluation of large investment programmes. Our main geographical focus lies on Europe, Africa and other developing countries.

Your role

You will be supporting the team in all the various tasks related to preparation of commercial offers and in the tasks related to the recruitment of consultants. You will be required to demonstrate a combination of discipline, flexibility, and precision in all tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support MWH Bid manager during the expression of interest and bid preparation processes for international projects, including administrative support following strict EU procurement procedures; 
• Researching and analyzing project background information; undertake business intelligence researches; 
• Identifying and recruiting consultants; 
• Identifying and recruiting potential partners.

Requirements

• Academic background: university degree (or equivalent);
• Professional experience in the preparation of expression of interest and proposals for EU-funded contract;
• Knowledge of the European Commission external assistance policies would be considered as an advantage;
• Professional experience in the field environment/energy/climate change or in a similar technical assistance environment would be considered as an asset;
• Knowledge of ACP/ENPI south region would be considered as an asset;
• IT-skills: advanced use of MS Office; 
• Rigorous, accuracy and attention to detail; 
• Creative, communicative, open-minded and results-oriented; 
• Languages: solid written and spoken English and ideally French; 
• Work ethics, dynamism and ability to cope with multiple tasks.

The internship will take place in our office in La Hulpe, Belgium and will start on 1st August 2014.

Compensation will be provided.

If you are ready to work in a fast-moving, international environment, please send your detailed CV (in English only) in electronic format quoting Intern/08-2014 not later than 15th July 2014 to: Această adresă de email este protejată contra spambots. Trebuie să activați JavaScript pentru a o vedea..

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

Internship in Public Affairs

D&D Consulting Services

Liège and Brussels, Belgium

D&D is looking for an intern interested in learning all aspects of the public affairs (lobbying) and public relations field. The intern who fills this position should expect to learn these fields from top to bottom. It is essential that applicants to this position have excellent communication skills, demonstrate creativity, and understand the importance of attending to even the smallest details.

 

Responsibilities

• Carrying out researchs for our clients, writing reports (stakeholder mapping etc.);
• Monitor all forms of media;
• Prepare Powerpoint or Prezi presentations;
• Schedule and coordinate events;
• Write press releases and other materials;
• Assist with mailings, print production;
• Compile contact lists;
• Search for press clippings;
• Create or update databases;

General requirements

Students applying for this internship at D&D Consulting Services must have strong communication skills and should be majoring in Political Science, Law, Public Relations, Communications, Marketing or Journalism. Applicants should also have strong writing skills, as well as a solid understanding of European Institutions. Only interns proficient with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications should apply.

Essential requirements

• Fluent in English and French (spoken and written);
• A third language (Dutch preferably) will be highly appreciated;
• Flexibility and ability to work in a small structure;
• Deep interest and good understanding of EU and international affairs;
• Excellent communication skills and ability to develop message for European decision makers.

 

Public Affairs Trainee

Platte Consult SPRLPGMBH

Brussels, Belgium

Platte Consult is an independent European Union Public Affairs consultancy focusing on Research and Innovation policy and projects with a special focus on ICT. At our Brussels Office, we offer opportunities for Public Affairs career starters who are looking for on-the-job training in Public Affairs consulting. You will get the chance to develop in a professional environment, ideal for building your competence and profile in a mutually beneficial setting.

Job description:

• Develop into a proficient Junior Consultant;
• Close monitoring, reporting and follow-up on EU developments in ICT and other relevant policy areas;
• Prepare communications, studies and presentations based on own research, under guidance;
• Establish and maintain contact with clients and EU institutions;
• Take ownership of communication activities, IT and new media tools (such as Twitter and LinkedIn);
• Assist with other activities on request.

The ideal candidate's profile includes:

• University or Master's degree in European Studies with a background in Political Science or Law;
• Internships within the European institutions
;
• Well-developed oral and written communication and analytical/research skills;
• English and German proficiency with very good computer literacy.

 

Stagiaire

European Parliament, Glenis Willmott MEP

Brussels, Belgium

Job description

• Supporting Glenis’ legislative and other work in Brussels;
• Helping to manage the Brussels and Strasbourg diaries;
• Researching & responding to constituency casework;
• Planning and booking travel;
• Organising events in the European Parliament;
• Media monitoring on issues relevant to Glenis' work ;
• Drafting briefings, articles, parliamentary questions and letters on a range of issues;
• Welcoming visitors to the office;
• Dealing with all communications to the office, including telephone calls, emails, faxes and mail;
• Liaising with and supporting other members of staff in Brussels & the UK;
• Other general administrative tasks as required.

Person description

The following attributes are essential:

• Committed to the aims and values of the Labour Party;
• An understanding of the EU legislative process and the role of MEPs;
• A university degree;
• Strong organisational, administrative, inter-personal and communication skills, and fully computer literate;
• Strong writing skills;
• Able to live and work independently abroad;
• Able to fit in with the demands of work in the European Parliament, to adapt to new areas of work, and willing to travel as and when required to Strasbourg and the UK;
• Able to keep confidences, be reliable, conscientious and loyal;
• Able to work independently and in a small team;
• Enjoy working in a multicultural environment.

The following attributes would be useful but are not essential:

• Labour Party membership;
• Good French and/or other EU language;
• Good university degree in a relevant subject;
• Postgraduate degree or other relevant qualifications;
• Some relevant professional experience;
• Knowledge of Glenis' work, and the work of Labour MEPs as a whole;
• Knowledge, understanding, and recent experience of Labour politics, including any work for a Labour politician;
• Knowledge of the East Midlands Region;
• Campaigning experience;
• Trade Union membership.

 

 

 

 

Internship

ESBA - European Small Business Alliance

Brussels, Belgium

What should you possess?

• An advanced degree-level education in a relevant discipline;
• Demonstrable interest in European affairs and business issues;
• Fluency in English and a good command of French - other languages an asset;
• Excellent organisational ability and flexibility to manage competing tasks and policy areas;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Very good computer literacy.

Amongst other responsibilities, you will:

• Contribute to the monitoring of and reporting on EU policy developments;
• Assist in the coordination of media relations and lobby campaigns;
• Assist in the development of external newsletters and other PR tools;
• Participate in the organisation and delivery of events;
• Attend and report on external meetings;
• Assist in the implementation of the strategic and operational work programme.

 

EU Communication Intern

Oxfam International, EU Advocacy Office

Brussels, Belgium

Oxfam International’s EU Advocacy Office is seeking a Communications Intern to work on policy issues ranging from climate change to income inequality and humanitarian assistance.

Key responsibilities

• Help design and implement Oxfam’s EU media and communications strategy;
• Draft, edit and proofread media products such as press releases and opinion pieces as well as internal newsletters;
• Conduct daily media monitoring and analysis;
• Help organize media briefings and media stunts;
• Make follow-up calls to journalists to sell-in events or stories;
• Help identify opportunities for social media engagement and manage current social media tools;
• Keep Oxfam’s EU website up-to-date;
• Keep media contacts and distribution lists up-to-date.

Requirements

• Educational background on communications/journalism with an interest in international politics and development; or educational background on international politics and development with an interest in communications/journalism;
• Excellent verbal and written command of English. Good knowledge of French is a plus;
• Multimedia and website management skills are highly desirable and strong command of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher) is a must;
• Experience engaging with social media;
• Basic knowledge of EU decision-making politics and processes;
• Effective team player with the ability to work and think independently, and to be resourceful and proactive.

Campaign Assistant Traineeship

Red CrossEU Office

Brussels, Belgium

During a 6-month period starting on 18 August 2014, the Campaign Assistant will support the Red Cross EU Office communications team in preparing, implementing and monitoring a pan-European Disaster Resilience Experience Campaign. Duties will include drafting and producing high-quality campaign communications materials; disseminating social media outreach and managing and interacting with online communities; planning and carrying out a European event in Brussels in October 2014; monitoring and analyzing campaign outreach, and drafting donor reporting. The traineeship implies a number of administrative tasks and requires flexibility with regards assignments of tasks and level of responsibilities.

The successful candidate will be fluent in English and French, have excellent writing skills in both languages as well as proven social media experience in writing engaging blog entries and website features, and in managing online communities. Experience with CMS and in website development is also preferred.

 

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