Programme Assistant Africa Europe Foundation

 Africa Europe Foundation

The Africa Europe Foundation brings together diverse stakeholders from across different boundaries to catalyse cooperation, transform dialogue into action and reimagine the partnership between the societies of the neighbouring continents. The Foundation is comprised of some of the world’s most influential personalities and acts as a network of networks in strengthening the capacity of Africa and Europe to respond to a range of common challenges.  Investment in a generation is central to our mission through empowering youth voice and leadership across critical sectors of cooperation.

We are recruiting a Programme Assistant (traineeship) to provide support and assistance for a range of tasks, activities and events related to the Africa Europe Foundation work. This is a great opportunity not only to understand the workings of both Friends of Europe as an independent, influential think tank and the Africa Europe Foundation as the platform of platforms for Africa Europe relations but also to develop your skills and experience. You will gain an understanding of multiple policy areas and have an opportunity for self-development and learning – as well as a chance to contribute to the dissemination of information through a variety of activities (such as debates, working groups and publications).

WHAT DO WE MEAN BY TRAINEESHIP?

At Friends of Europe, we see traineeships as a way of combining initial full-time work experience with hands-on training. That’s why our traineeships are for people who have recently graduated and are eager to acquire a first work experience.

WHAT WILL I BE DOING?

• Support the team with the implementation and monitoring of Africa Europe Foundation activities (outreach activities, publications, research, expert roundtables, online debates, …) and ensure conformity to expected outputs, objectives and work plan;
• Actively support the team in their efforts towards knowledge sharing and outreach through conducting research, building networks, entering data and writing case studies, briefings and fact sheets;
• Conduct administrative tasks relating to the Africa Europe Foundation related activities of the organisation (e.g. managing correspondence, developing and maintaining a filing system, providing logistical arrangements, background documentation, report writing);
• Engage in work across the organisation and supporting the Programme Managers / Leadership Team as required.

WHAT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS DO I NEED TO HAVE?

Profile

• A highly-motivated personality, hands-on and well-organised
• ‘Can do’ / ‘solution-oriented’ mentality
• Able to meet deadlines while maintaining attention to detail
• Able to work in a multicultural team and with minimum supervision
• A particular interest in working for a think tank
• Interest in event organisation
• Flexibility when having to work at morning & evening events

Education & Experience

• Relevant university degree (for example relating to political science, European studies, international studies)
• Research experience combined with good analytical skills

Knowledge & skills

• Demonstrable knowledge of and interest in at least one of the following thematic areas: Africa Europe Relations and/or more generally European and global affairs
• Fluency in spoken and written English; other languages are an asset
• Excellent writing skills
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office tools
• Knowledge of social media and information platforms to gather key content is a plus

WHO CAN APPLY?

This position is only open to nationals of EU/EEA member states or Switzerland, and to non-EU nationals in possession of a valid work permit.

Candidates must be legally and permanently allowed to work in Belgium (no assistance provided to obtain a visa or work permit).

HOW DO YOU APPLY?

The position is to start as soon as possible and will be based in Brussels.

To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter – each no more than 1 page – indicating the position and your surname in the subject line, to [email protected]

Please use the following subject line: “YOUR NAME SURNAME – PAC”

The closing date for applications is 21 July, 2021 at midnight CEST.