Public Affairs Trainee

Company profile

Dr2 Consultants is a dynamic Brussels-based consultancy firm that provides companies, organizations and NGOs with guidance on EU and Belgian affairs (www.dr2consultants.eu) in the digital, transport and sustainability policy domains. We are looking for a highly motivated trainee to assist our team.

Job description

• Preparing background notes, briefings, reports, and articles;
• Assisting consultants in conducting research, analysis and monitoring activities for their clients;
• Assist consultants in the development and execution of Public Affairs and communication strategies;
• Assisting consultants in their interest representation on behalf of their clients;
• Assist and learn to influence political decision-making through the development and execution of Public Affairs strategies.

Background and qualifications

• Graduated from a Master’s degree in a relevant field such as European studies, Political Science, Communications or other relevant education;
• Previous internship experience within the European Institutions and/or Public Affairs is an asset;
• Language skills: Excellent spoken and written English (Native-speaker level or equivalent). Knowledge of other languages (e.g. Dutch or French) would be an asset;
• Strong PC skills: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc., as well as basic knowledge of social media, WordPress, Mailchimp. Knowledge of Adobe tools (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premier Pro, Premier Rush) would be an asset.
• Proactive and dynamic person with excellent communication and personal skills;
• Flexible work attitude, hands-on mentality, able to work on multiple tasks simultaneously;
• Sound interest in digital, transport and sustainability related policies at European (and Belgian) level.

Terms and conditions

• The post will be available starting from early June 2021;
• Duration: 6 months;
• The traineeship is remunerated under the conditions of the ‘Convention d’immersion professionnelle / Beroepsinlevingsstage’

Procedure

To apply please send your CV and cover letter (in English) explaining why you would be the right candidate for this position to: [email protected]. Applications should be sent as soon as possible and no later than 13 May with ‘Application Public Affairs Trainee’ as subject line. Please note that due to the high number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.