Description of the role

The selected trainee will provide support to the EaP CSF Secretariat team on administrative and event management tasks, and will assist in the development and implementation of policy and advocacy priorities of the Forum.

Profile of the candidate

The Trainee:

• Has a good understanding of the workings of the EU, bilateral and multi-lateral tracks of the Eastern Partnership, and civil society involvement in the Eastern Partnership;

• Is a recent graduate in European Studies, International Relations, Political Science, or other related field;

• Has an advanced command of English and Russian, with proven drafting ability; any other language from the EaP region is an advantage;

• Has a good level of proficiency in Excel, Word and Power Point and is keen to explore other digital tools and software;

• Is flexible to perform a wide variety of tasks in a small team;

• Has the capacity to work independently;

• Is able to meet deadline while maintaining attention to details;

• Is available to start his/ her traineeship at the end of August (30 August 2021)

• Is available to work from home and from the Brussels-based office of EaP CSF;

• Has a valid work permit that allows him/ her to work in Belgium.

   

What we offer

• Insight in the works of a civil society platform organisation;
• Skills enhancement and career mentorship;
• Working experience in Brussels in a young and dynamic team (depending on ongoing COVID-19 measures in Belgium);
• Access to European and EaP networks;
• Possibility to attend trainings, conferences, networking events (upon availability);
• Possibility to work independently and acquire new skills;
• Remuneration according to a CIP (‘professional immersion contract’), which will provide the successful candidate with a traineeship allowance of 800 EUR/ per month.