Deadline: 8 August 2013
Open to: candidates with proven experience with EU policy and fluent English
Salary: 800 Euros monthly, STIB Public transport pass, meal vouchers and a medical insurance
Description
CONCORD is the European NGO confederation for Relief and Development. Its 27 national associations, 18 international networks and 2 associate member represent 1,800 NGOs which are supported by millions of citizens across Europe. CONCORD leads reflection and political actions and regularly engages in dialogue with the European institutions and other civil society organisations. At the global level, it is actively involved in the Open Forum for CSO Development effectiveness, the Beyond 2015 campaign, BetterAid and the International Forum of NGO platforms.
CONCORD is offering a paid traineeship as a ‘Junior policy officer’ to join its Brussels-based secretariat for 6 months starting 1 September 2013. The trainee will mainly support the work of Aidwatch, the National sub-contracting, CONCORD’s gender equality work as well as the organization of CONCORD’s second semester event. More about the trainee’s tasks is available here.
Eligibility
- Proven experience with EU policy with excellent knowledge of EC development policy;
- Good knowledge of human rights based approach and gender mainstreaming in development;
- Experience in international work environments and working in intercultural teams;
- Capacity to synthesize and analyze information;
- Internet search and documentation capacity, abilities to work in Word, Excel and Outlook;
- Creativity and good eye for details ;
- Very good writing and editing skills in English; an additional EU language an asset;
- Excellent communication, networking, and inter-personal skills.
Remuneration
The trainee will receive monthly net salary of 800 Euros, STIB Public transport pass, meal vouchers and a medical insurance.
Application
To apply, please send your CV and letter of motivation to Zuzana.Sladkova@concordeurope.org, mentioning in the subject line ‘Application for Junior Policy Officer position’. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Closing date for application is 8 August 2013. Interviews will be held on 13 and 14 August 2013.
For more information, please visit the official website.