Oportunitati de muncă, stagii de internship relevante in Uniunea Europeană (remunerate)
IUNIE 2014
Internship, Advocacy and Communications for DRIVERS Research Project
EuroHealthNet
Brussels, Belgium
EuroHealthNet co-ordinates DRIVERS, a three-year research project funded by the EU 7th Framework Programme. DRIVERS aims to promote health equity through policy and practice in early childhood development, employment & working conditions, and income & social protection. It does so by:
- Bringing together existing knowledge and testing theories about how the three key drivers affect health inequalities;
- Conducting novel data analyses using cohort and survey data, focus groups and interviews;
- Assessing existing research methodologies and suggesting more effective ones;
- Researching advocacy for health equity, and developing more effective means of advocating effectively;
- Conducting case studies across Europe, individually tailored to context;
- Developing recommendations for policy, research and practice.
About the Internship
To support and learn from the work of our experienced multinational team of professionals skilled in research, evaluation and knowledge transfer and translation, EuroHealthNet is offering a paid internship (stagiaire) post based in Brussels. The stagiaire will help further develop advocacy and dissemination work undertaken as part of DRIVERS.
Responsibilities Include:
- To help support interviews with high-level academics and other high-level stakeholders with knowledge about advocacy for health equity;
- To help develop a graphical advocacy for health equity toolkit;
- To produce fact sheets reporting scientific evidence to different audiences;
- To support the team with the organisation of high-level events and seminars and policy round tables;
- To monitor relevant scientific and policy developments;
- To help develop our library of information through literature research and reporting;
- To keep the DRIVERS website up to date. This includes website administration but also the scanning of relevant events to be advertised on our websites, as well as contributing content;
- To help collate and edit information for the DRIVERS newsletter and Consortium Updates (the project’s internal newsletter aimed at project partners and third parties);
- Other tasks include supporting the team with the organisation of project-related meetings and taking notes and drafting minutes of meetings and teleconferences.
Abilities Required
- Proven communications background (education curriculum or equivalent experience);
- Good understanding of the fields of public health, health promotion and/or health inequalities, or of at least one of the following policy areas examined by the DRIVERS project: early childhood development, income and social protection, or employment and working conditions;
- Ability to grasp complex subjects quickly;
- Fluency in written and spoken English (native-speaker level). Other languages would be an advantage but are not essential;
- Ability to produce written material for a variety of different audiences and distil meaning from technical texts. Journalistic experience at some point during your academic or working experience would be a clear asset;
- Good ICT skills, including familiarity with graphic design, websites management (CSM) and MS Office software;
- Excellent organisational skills with ability to manage competing deadlines;
- Able to show initiative within multi-stepped tasks;
- Motivated and responsible team worker;
- Accurate and detail oriented;
- Commitment to complete the 6 months internship period .as possible.
Public Affairs & Projects Intern
UIPI - International Union of Property Owners
Brussels, Belgium
The International Union of Property Owners (UIPI) is looking for a Public Affairs & Project Intern for a period of six months, starting beginning of September 2014.
About UIPI
The UIPI is a leading representative body for home owners and private landlords in Europe. With 30 member organisations, the UIPI represents more than 5 million property owners in 28 countries across Europe. Based in Brussels, the UIPI’s main task is to ensure that property owners’ interests are represented and defended vis-à-vis European institutions. The UIPI is active in those areas of EU legislation and policy that have an impact on real estate, the building sector, the private-rented sector and property rights.
Profile
- EU national or have a valid Belgian work permit;
- Proficient in written and spoken English. Knowledge of additional EU languages is an asset;
- Recent graduate or a student in law, economics, political sciences or European studies;
- Good understanding of the EU decision-making process;
- Good written and verbal communication skills;
- Knowledge or interest in property law, real estate or climate & energy issues would be welcome;
- Fast learner, eager to learn about public affairs and lobbying and to gain experiences in project and association management.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the UIPI Head of Public Affairs, the person appointed will:
- Monitor EU policy developments;
- Assist with research and projects;
- Contribute to internal and external communication;
- Attend meetings organised by EU institutions or other relevant stakeholders;
- Provide organisational support.
Intern - EU Event Support
Greenpeace European Unit
Brussels, Belgium
Greenpeace European Unit is part of the international Greenpeace network, active in over 40 countries worldwide and with three million supporters. Based in Brussels, we monitor and analyse the work of the EU institutions, expose deficient EU policies and laws, and challenge EU decision-makers to implement progressive solutions.
Greenpeace is organising two events on the EU's Arctic policy in 2014 and 2015. As event support intern you will support the organisation of these events in all stages.
You will work closely with the Greenpeace European Unit policy advisor covering the EU's Arctic Policy and with the Greenpeace Belgium Arctic campaign team.
Responsibilities:
- Contribute to events planning;
- Support the preparation of the event programme and content;
- Speaker management;
- Invitations and follow-up with participants;
- Update our contact database;
- Support the development of a central website, newsletters and reports.
Requirements:
- A self-starter with problem solving skills, creativity and ambition;
- Fluent in English (written and oral). Additional EU languages would be considered an asset;
- Good communication, interpersonal and networking skills;
- Experience with event management;
- Interest and awareness of EU policies and politics;
- You enjoy working both individually and in a dynamic team.
Starting date: 1 September 2014
Duration: 3 months, possibly extended with 6 months
Allowance: 1,100 euro gross per month
Intern - EU Event Support
Greenpeace European Unit
Brussels, Belgium
Greenpeace European Unit is part of the international Greenpeace network, active in over 40 countries worldwide and with three million supporters. Based in Brussels, we monitor and analyse the work of the EU institutions, expose deficient EU policies and laws, and challenge EU decision-makers to implement progressive solutions.
Greenpeace is organising two events on the EU's Arctic policy in 2014 and 2015. As event support intern you will support the organisation of these events in all stages.
You will work closely with the Greenpeace European Unit policy advisor covering the EU's Arctic Policy and with the Greenpeace Belgium Arctic campaign team.
Responsibilities:
- Contribute to events planning;
- Support the preparation of the event programme and content;
- Speaker management;
- Invitations and follow-up with participants;
- Update our contact database;
- Support the development of a central website, newsletters and reports.
Requirements:
- A self-starter with problem solving skills, creativity and ambition;
- Fluent in English (written and oral). Additional EU languages would be considered an asset;
- Good communication, interpersonal and networking skills;
- Experience with event management;
- Interest and awareness of EU policies and politics;
- You enjoy working both individually and in a dynamic team.
Starting date: 1 September 2014
Duration: 3 months, possibly extended with 6 months
Allowance: 1,100 euro gross per month
Junior Assistant Reseacher, Financial Markets
EBF - European Banking Federation
Brussels, Belgium
The European Banking Federation (EBF) is seeking to recruit a Junior Assistant Researcher for its Wholesale & Regulatory Policy Department.
The person will support the EBF Financial Markets Committee (FMC) team.
DETAILED RESPONSABILITIES
- Monitoring of press/websites of EU institutions and financial publications;
- Research on specific issues/questions related to EU financial markets policy;
- Support to FMC advisers regarding preparation of internal and external meetings or events (slides, briefing materials, data gathering, etc.), agenda coordination and outreach to EU institutions, EBF members and other stakeholders;
- Support with advocacy efforts of the FMC team;
- Administrative tasks (e.g. document management, management of members’ network).
REQUIREMENTS
The successful candidate will have:
- An academic background in financial markets/economy/law or other areas relevant for the position; knowledge of EU Affairs an asset;
- Excellent command of English (oral and written); good drafting skills;
- Good communications and team working skills;
- Strong organisational skills and ability to take initiatives.
European Affairs - Legal Intern
EMMA - European Magazine Media Association
Brussels, Belgium
The European Magazine Media Association (EMMA) is a non-profit organization representing over 15,000 magazine publishers throughout Europe publishing over 50,000 titles in Europe, reaching on average 80% of European adults. 300 million Europeans read magazines on a regular, consistent basis.
EMMA is offering an unpaid internship at its offices in Brussels for 3-6 months (there is a small allowance for accommodation and public transport). Deadline for applications is Wednesday, 2 July 2014. Interviews will take place the following two weeks. The ideal starting date for this position is Friday, 28 July.
This internship will be of benefit particularly for anyone who seeks professional experience related to lobbying in a European, membership-based organisation.
Duties:
The internship offers the possibility to learn about the work of EMMA, especially its advocacy and communication actions in Brussels. It consists of support and assistance in the following areas:
- Monitor legislative and non-legislative activity, detect key issues and analyse its impact on the European magazine publishing industry;
- Supporting EMMA’s public affairs work;
- Research and background work to support the overall activities of EMMA;
- Support EMMA’s administration and organisational work, such as preparing meetings with EMMA members.
Requirements:
- Knowledge of the EU Institutions, including decision-making procedures, as well as EU law;
- An excellent team-player, with a demonstrated interest in media policy in the EU context;
- Excellent English language skills and very good written and verbal communication skills;
- Strong IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, database);
- Self-motivated, well organized and able to work efficiently.
Internship - EU Affairs and Networking
ECRN - European Chemical Regions Network
Brussels, Belgium
The European Chemical Regions Network (ECRN) e.V. is looking for an intern to the ECRN Secretariat in Brussels for 4-6 months starting at the beginning of October 2014.
ECRN is an acknowledged European stakeholder representing the interests of chemical regions. Our aim is to facilitate inter-regional cooperation and enhance the competitiveness of the European chemical regions. We also work together with other chemical stakeholders, chemical associations, the chemical industry, and the EU institutions.
The ECRN Secretariat in Brussels coordinates the activities of the network, provides technical and administrative support to the bodies of the association, cooperates with the ECRN members, and acts as a contact point for other institutions and organisations.
Tasks of the Intern:
- Organising and attending ECRN events, meetings and activities;
- Contributing to preparations of the 12th ECRN Congress (annual event organised by ECRN);
- Monitoring news and media and reporting on relevant EU policies and other initiatives;
- Compiling content and updates on EU policy developments for newsletters;
- Preparing internal and external publications and assisting in other communication activities;
- Participating in conferences, seminars and workshops;
- Conducting research and writing reports (possibility for working on a project or e.g. Master's Thesis);
- Supporting office administration;
- Undertaking other tasks and assignments as required.
Profile and qualifications:
- University studies in political science, EU studies, business/administration, international relations, social sciences or related fields (preferably in the final stages of studies or a recent graduate);
- Fluency in English (written and spoken). Additional language skills, particularly French, German or Dutch (or any other language of ECRN members) are an asset;
- Knowledge of / strong interest in EU affairs and functioning of the European Union;
- Excellent IT skills, good communication and organisation skills, ability to synthesize information and communicate clearly and concisely, good analytical and drafting skills;
- Self-starter; ability to take initiative, work independently and contribute proactively to the operations of a small team;
- Proven capacity to work in an international and multilingual environment;
- Possibly some work experience in public institutions on European, national or regional level.
Internship - Communications Support
ALDA - Association of Local Democracy Agencies
Vicenza, Italy
Number of Vacancies: 1
Duration of the internship: 6 months
Important notice: ALDA can ONLY host interns provided with insurance (compulsory) and scholarship(not compulsory but highly recommended). Please contact us for an internship ONLY if you possess these requisites.
The European Association of Local Democracy (ALDA) is offering a six-month internship position for its office in Vicenza, Italy, from 1st September 2014. The incumbent will work closely with ALDA’s Communication Officer to the implementation of the organisation communication strategy.
ALDA is a non-governmental organisation dedicated to the promotion of good governance and citizen participation at the local level. ALDA in particular focuses on activities that facilitate cooperation between local authorities and civil society. It was established in 1999 at the initiative of the Council of Europe’s Congress of Local and Regional Authorities to coordinate and support a network of Local Democracy Agencies which was established in the early 1990s. ALDA is now one of the largest NGOs in the field of cooperation between local authorities and non-state actors engaged in promotion of local democracy and active citizenship.
Main tasks and responsibilities:
- Writing, editing and translating texts for several outputs (website, publications, newsletter);
- Managing social media accounts and websites;
- Support to media relations, including writing and disseminating press releases, statements, and increasing the media contact database;
- Support to communications with the members of the organisation;
- Representing ALDA during meetings and conferences, giving speeches when required, liaising with a wide set of stakeholders;
- Supporting other communication and day-to-day activities in the office.
Knowledge, skills and abilities:
- University degree in communications, journalism or similar;
- Flexibility, eagerness to learn quickly;
- Ability to work under pressure respecting tight deadlines;
- Communication skills, especially in multicultural, complex environments;
- Excellent knowledge of English (both written and spoken) is required, as well as very good knowledge of French and/or Italian; any other languages are an asset;
- Interest in issues of local democracy, participatory and active citizenship, and European cooperation;
- Proficient use of Office Suite, internet, email, social networks. Web and graphic tools knowledge are an asset;
- Previous experience in international organisations and/or managing similar tasks highly advantageous.
Communications Internship
CBSS - Council of the Baltic Sea States
Stockholm, Sweden
The Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS) is looking for an intern to join the Communications Team of the Secretariat. The placement will be for 4 months starting in September 2014. The internship/scholarship program offers a grant of 8000 SEK per month. Only citizens from the CBSS Member States are eligible to receive the scholarship grant.
Applicants will need to have sound motivations for communication. Ideally they would have background in communications, online profiling, journalism, design and/or web management. Attention to details and creative thinking will be highly appreciated. Candidates with proven experience in social media management, as well as those experienced in graphic design software and web programming/management may be prioritized.
Traineeship European Public Affairs
Bureau Brussels
Brussels, Belgium
Bureau Brussels is currently looking for trainees for the period September 2014 to February 2015.
The succesful candidate should have the following qualifications:
- Be in the final phase of or having just finished university studies;
- Excellent command of Dutch and English;
- A thorough understanding of EU decision-making;
- Be flexible and creative;
- Excellent research and organisational skills;
- Knowledge of EU law is a plus.
Media & Digital Communications Assistant
Amnesty International, European Institutions Office
Brussels, Belgium
MAIN ROLES
The successful candidate will report to and support the Head of Media & Communications, and work with the EIO campaigns teams and IT & Communications officer in their functions. Main responsibilities include:
I Digital & social media
- Updating the Amnesty website with regular content, using EIO’s content management system. This includes managing the blog space (drafting and editing blog content), and supporting the Head of Media & Communications and the campaigns teams in drafting other content
- Working with the EIO’s IT & Communications officer and external provider on technically maintaining the website
- Updating the EIO’s social media outlets (Twitter and Facebook). This includes supporting the Head of Media & Communications and the campaigns teams in drafting content, digital stakeholder mapping and engagement, and updating the layouts of the EIO’s social media outlets
- The successful applicant will have the opportunity to take on increased responsibility for identifying, commissioning and drafting digital content, and drafting social media strategies over the course of the traineeship in line with their development
- Supporting the Head of Media & Communications in arranging interviews with the Brussels press corps (researching and preparing material for the EIO’s spokesperson, preparing media packs, and leading on logistical arrangements)
- Editing media material including op-eds, press releases, letters, reports and briefings. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to take on increased responsibility for drafting press releases and other material over the course of the traineeship in line with their development
- Updating and maintaining a database of media contacts (including taking the initiative to suggest new contacts based on the media monitoring role)
- Tracking and reporting on daily news relevant to EIO colleagues’ EU human rights work. This includes producing a daily morning news summary, ad hoc reporting (breaking news), and supporting the Head of Media & Communications in building profiles and networks of media contacts
- Identifying and distributing relevant media material from Amnesty International’s International Secretariat (in London) and country offices to colleagues in the EIO
- Producing and circulating a weekly forward look of the Media & Communications team’s output
- Supporting the wider office in organising digital actions and protests in Brussels, and additional office tasks as necessary
- Supporting the Head of Media & Communications with meeting arrangements, in taking and drafting minutes, arranging and delivering in-house training, and any other business
- Updating and maintaining files, databases and mailing lists
- Fluent written and spoken English, with an eye for detail
- Passionate about protecting human rights
- Demonstrated interest in and understanding of traditional and digital communications (personal or professional experience, and/or education)
- Motivated and creative with a strong sense of professionalism and initiative
- Excellent at communicating and working with a range of audiences
- Excellent prioritisation and planning skills with the ability to work to strict and competing deadlines
- Ability to show flexibility and calmness in the face of competing deadlines and pressure
- A team player with a willingness to contribute to various office tasks
- Strong IT skills (Windows, Word, Internet Explorer)
- Knowledge of the EU’s institutional structures and procedures
- Familiarity of the EU’s media environment
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
II Working with the media
III Media monitoring
IV Planning, organisational, and administrative support
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
Desirable
Internship: Communication and Design
QED
Brussels, Belgium
Job Description:
As a trainee at QED you will work closely with colleagues in all stages of the “event life cycle’’. The internship will ideally start on the beginning of September 2014 and end in mid December 2014. A development plan and specific tasks for this internship will be set up between QED and the interns’ University. The key responsibilities will include the following:
- Updating the webpage with newly confirmed speakers, including the draft program and the agenda.
- Creating new-subpage after an event, including adding YouTube clips.
- Editing video clips from the events and upload them to YouTube.
- Creating the design for biographies and handout material.
- Creating the design for thank-you cards for speakers and partners.
- Managing the social media activity.
Qualifications/Skill Requirements:
- Fluent in English (written and oral). Additional EU languages would be considered an asset.
- Relevant university degree or presently studying communication, management.
- Computer skills.
- Knowledgeable in programming languages.
- Advanced knowledge in Photoshop.
- Ability to work both individually and in a team.
- Ability to communicate in a multicultural environment.
- Capability to prioritize and work with several projects at the same time.
- Self-going and the competency to take own initiatives in several situations.
Media & Digital Communications Assistant
Amnesty International, European Institutions Office
Brussels, Belgium
MAIN ROLES
The successful candidate will report to and support the Head of Media & Communications, and work with the EIO campaigns teams and IT & Communications officer in their functions. Main responsibilities include:
I Digital & social media
- Updating the Amnesty website with regular content, using EIO’s content management system. This includes managing the blog space (drafting and editing blog content), and supporting the Head of Media & Communications and the campaigns teams in drafting other content
- Working with the EIO’s IT & Communications officer and external provider on technically maintaining the website
- Updating the EIO’s social media outlets (Twitter and Facebook). This includes supporting the Head of Media & Communications and the campaigns teams in drafting content, digital stakeholder mapping and engagement, and updating the layouts of the EIO’s social media outlets
- The successful applicant will have the opportunity to take on increased responsibility for identifying, commissioning and drafting digital content, and drafting social media strategies over the course of the traineeship in line with their development
- Supporting the Head of Media & Communications in arranging interviews with the Brussels press corps (researching and preparing material for the EIO’s spokesperson, preparing media packs, and leading on logistical arrangements)
- Editing media material including op-eds, press releases, letters, reports and briefings. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to take on increased responsibility for drafting press releases and other material over the course of the traineeship in line with their development
- Updating and maintaining a database of media contacts (including taking the initiative to suggest new contacts based on the media monitoring role)
- Tracking and reporting on daily news relevant to EIO colleagues’ EU human rights work. This includes producing a daily morning news summary, ad hoc reporting (breaking news), and supporting the Head of Media & Communications in building profiles and networks of media contacts
- Identifying and distributing relevant media material from Amnesty International’s International Secretariat (in London) and country offices to colleagues in the EIO
- Producing and circulating a weekly forward look of the Media & Communications team’s output
- Supporting the wider office in organising digital actions and protests in Brussels, and additional office tasks as necessary
- Supporting the Head of Media & Communications with meeting arrangements, in taking and drafting minutes, arranging and delivering in-house training, and any other business
- Updating and maintaining files, databases and mailing lists
- Fluent written and spoken English, with an eye for detail
- Passionate about protecting human rights
- Demonstrated interest in and understanding of traditional and digital communications (personal or professional experience, and/or education)
- Motivated and creative with a strong sense of professionalism and initiative
- Excellent at communicating and working with a range of audiences
- Excellent prioritisation and planning skills with the ability to work to strict and competing deadlines
- Ability to show flexibility and calmness in the face of competing deadlines and pressure
- A team player with a willingness to contribute to various office tasks
- Strong IT skills (Windows, Word, Internet Explorer)
- Knowledge of the EU’s institutional structures and procedures
- Familiarity of the EU’s media environment
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
II Working with the media
III Media monitoring
IV Planning, organisational, and administrative support
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
Desirable
Public Affairs & Government Affairs Internship
The Dow Chemical Company
Paris, France
The Role and Duties
Dow France offers an internship position based at the company headquarters in France in La-Plaine-St-Denis, within the dynamic Public Affairs & Government Affairs (PA&GA) team. Working closely with members of the Dow France and Dow Europe team, the intern will actively participate in the implementation of the local Public Affairs & Government Affairs strategy, which includes internal/external communications activities, media relations and government relations.
In particular, the duties include:
- Participating to the drafting of written communication tools, including internal news and newsletters, PowerPoint presentations and published material in both French and English.
- With the support of the team, oversee the content updating of the Intranet and Internet websites of Dow France.
- Update the mapping documents of the key political and administrative decision-makers, as well as para-political influencers (agencies, NGOs, think-tanks, etc.) on subjects of relevance to Dow.
- Support our outreach effort by organizing and preparing meetings with decision makers, including the drafting of profiles, briefing document and speaking points.
- On a case-by-case basis, join in with Dow representatives at meetings of the French trade associations (Union des Industries Chimiques (UIC), Chambre Américaine de Commerce en France (AmCham), Plastics Europe France, etc.).
- Execute translations plus review translations executed by professional translation services of internal/external communications from English to French and from French to English.
- Take part in the regular French, Europe and international team teleconferences.
Qualifications:
- A strong team player with excellent organization skills.
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Excellent spoken and written communication skills in both French and English.
- Fully computer literate with regard to MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). In some cases, training will be given.
- Some experience and knowledge of website contents management using HTML tools (MS Expression Web or similar) and publishing software (MS Publisher or similar) would be an advantage. Training would be given.
Compensation:
- A competitive compensation, commensurate to experience, will be provided by the company, including support with transport costs.
- Access to the company restaurant
Eligibility criteria:
- The internship would be the object of a convention between the School/University and the company.
- The position is open to Master 2 students for a minimal period of six months, possibly extended to 12 months (depending on the convention), starting on June 23rd, 2014.
Dow Offers
- Full time internship position
- Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits
- An annual variable pay program that rewards team and individual performance while sharing success across the company
- Employee stock ownership - and the commitment to long-term success that it brings
- On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment
- Career experiences that can span different Dow businesses and functions with opportunities for personal and professional growth
- The chance to work within a global company and interact with colleagues from around the world
- Opportunities that spark your imagination and ignite your passion to help others
- Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
