Job Category
Internship / Graduate
Job Experience
Internships
Job Location
Brussels
Expiration Date
23 Jul 2021
Description of the Mission
The European Energy Research Alliance (EERA) AISBL represents the largest low-carbon energy research community in Europe and worldwide. Bringing together more than 250 organisations from 30 countries, EERA has become the key actor for coordinating publicly financed European energy research and innovation and works in close cooperation with the European Commission.
EERA is looking for one Intern in support of Communications and Policy activities to be part of the Secretariat. The position will be an opportunity for the Intern to immerse in an international and multicultural working environment.
- Key responsibilities of the Communications & Policy Intern
- Write and post content on the EERA website and social media channels;
- Support the development of a member area on the EERA website;
- Support the creation and dissemination of newsletters;
- Conduct policy monitoring through screening of specialised media and EU institution’s websites;
- Support the drafting of advocacy material (position papers, statements);
- Support the analysis of new policies and institutional developments by preparing briefing notes, PowerPoint presentations, etc.
In addition, due to the flexible nature of the position, the Intern might be required to support the Office Manager with administrative tasks.
General requirements for the position
- Hold a Master’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Languages, Political Science, European Studies, or International Relations.
- Excellent command of English, oral and written; knowledge of other EU languages, esp. French, is a desirable asset;
- Strong computer skills (Office Suite, Outlook, email platforms, content management systems (CMS));
- Basic understanding of the EU institutions;
- Interest in low-carbon energy research and sustainability;
- Good organisational, prioritisation, communication, and teamwork skills;
- Passionate about innovative & sustainable solutions;
- Eye for detail and sense of quality;
- Works autonomously and shows initiative;
- Must be legally entitled to work in the EU.
Terms of the contract
For current students, the internship will be done in the framework of the curriculum, for which an agreement must be signed between EERA, the student, and the sending university.
Graduates will be offered a professional integration agreement (Convention d’Immersion Professionnelle).
This is a paid internship, the salary depending on the degree, and according to market practices.
Starting date is September 1, 2021.
Office location: EERA, Rue de Namur 72, 1000 Brussels.
Application Process
Please send your motivation letter and CV (both in PDF format and in English) via email to Ms. Ronke Cambier at [email protected] by July 23, 2021 EOB, with the subject “EERA – Communications & Policy Internship”.
The motivation letter (1-page maximum) should highlight your reasons for applying and your credentials for the position. We encourage early applications. The selection of the candidate will be based on the merit principle.
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