Job Category
Internship / Graduate
Job Experience
Internships
Job Location
Belgium
Expiration Date
20 May 2021
PILOT4DEV is an independent initiative that connects stakeholders involved in the areas of Sustainable Development, Social Inclusion and Resilience. We work in a very multi-disciplinary approach involving key topics such as Governance, Dialogue, Cities’ transformation, Civic and women’s rights, Peace and Stability, and the Sustainable development Goals.
Pilot4dev is currently involved in 3 different EU-funded projects :
- CRIC: Climate Resilient and Inclusive Cities: resilient-cities.com
- Pilot 4 Research and Dialogue: pilot4dialogue.com
- Life Adapt Island https://www.cayoli.fr/life-adaptisland/
We are currently offering a 6-month internship as Project assistant to support the organisation.
Main missions:
- Supporting the work of the Director and the Project Officer with the organisation, delivery and follow-up of the projects;
- Assisting with desk-research and drafting research and analysis on topics related to the missions of Pilot4dev;
- Contributing to the creation of program material for our meetings, publishing preparation, and article requests;
- Assistance with the organization of webinars, events,and calls;
- Supporting the communication activities of the organisation;
- Creating and maintaining up-to-date databases (e.g. entering data, creating mailing lists).
Required profile:
- Current student in a related field in their last year student placement (European Studies / International Relations / Environmental sciences, …);
- Knowledge of the EU institutions and of EU decision-making;
- Enthusiasm for EU policy making and projects and a willingness to learn;
- A keen interest in health, climate, energy and sustainability issues;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills;
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, SharePoint, Dynamics), familiarity with Zoom;
- Fluent English, good knowledge of French and or other EU language is an asset;
- Good organisational skills and time management;
- Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work in an international environment.
Conditions:
The internship is not paid. There may be related employment opportunities in Autumn (tbc) which could follow the internship contract.
How to apply?
The internship is for a six-month period and based in Brussels starting in May/June 2021.
To apply, please send:
- your CV (1-page maximum)
- a cover letter (1-page maximum)
- if possible, an example of your writing or social media work
to [email protected] putting [email protected] in copy, indicating the following reference in the email’s subject line:
“your name IN CAPITALS + Project assistant”
The closing date for applications is 20 May at midnight (CET). Interviews will take place the weeks after.
Due to the large number of applications, we will unfortunately be unable to provide feedback to all candidates. Please consider your submission unsuccessful if you have not heard from us by 10 June.
To help us with our recruitment effort, please indicate in your email/cover letter where (ngotenders.net) you saw this job posting.