We welcome applicants studying as part of an EU Lifelong Learning Programme (ERASMUS +) or funded by another institution for internships starting from February 2015.

Social Platform is looking for interns to assist in the implementation of our 2015 work programme. Accordingly, depending on his/her background and interests, the intern would work on one of the following activities/areas together with staff members:

Our bi-annual Networking Visits and Conferences to upcoming presidencies of the Council of the EU
Our EU-wide campaign to defend solidarity, calling for a revision of EU law to exempt humanitarian assistance to undocumented migrants from criminalisation
Our advocacy activities on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) and the Trade in Services Agreement (TiSA)
Analyse the implications of the 2014 Investment Plan and the new Investment Fund for the social field
Support the development of a common position on European ‘social standards’

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Internship - Climate and Governance Programme

IEEP - Institute for European Environmental Policy

Brussels, Belgium

Climate and Governance Programme: Our research covers varied aspects of energy and climate policy, focussing on inter alia: evaluating investment in energy efficiency; informing the current debate on EU 2030 energy and climate policy targets, including through guidance for effective governance of Member States’ action on climate change mitigation and energy market integration; and assessing the environmental impact of renewable energy sources. This internship position would be of particular interest to those with some experience of energy and climate policy. However, it would be suitable for anyone with a wider knowledge of environmental policy in relation to energy and climate or a strong interest in developing their understanding in this area.

Internship Description

The successful candidate would support the work carried out by the two programmes - Climate and Governance Programme and Environmental Economics Programme - and related activities of other teams, where appropriate. Specifically, the work will involve contributions to projects on:

Climate and Governance: evaluating investment in energy efficiency and tenders related to environmental governance, including climate and energy policy.

Environmental Economics: literature review on health and social benefits of nature, and costs of action and inaction on dealing with marine litter.

The successful candidate should expect to work as part of the teams, which will involve:

Undertaking literature reviews, data collection and preliminary analysis;
Contributing to, and editing, research reports and potentially papers for publication;
Contributing to the production of articles, newsletters and policy papers;
Contributing to other organisational and administrative tasks as appropriate;
Helping to organise workshops and trainings as appropriate.

Person Specification

Interested applicants must:

hold a good first degree in at least one relevant subject or have otherwise proven knowledge in the field;
have a demonstrated interest in climate and energy policy and wish to pursue a careerin these areas;
have demonstrated good communication skills, in particular, good written and spoken English and the ability to present technical information in a clear and accessible manner;
have a proven record of showing initiative and being flexible with regard to the tasks they are asked to complete;
be capable of working independently in a fast-paced small office environment;
have good organisational and time management skills;
be reliable and capable of paying close attention to detail; and
have good computer skills (particularly in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and good command of the internet).

Proficiency in another European language is an advantage, however fluent English is essential. Candidates should either be EU citizens or have suitable visa already in place that allows an internship in Belgium.

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Internship - Environmental Economics

IEEP - Institute for European Environmental Policy

Brussels, Belgium

Environmental Economics Programme: Our research covers the green and circular economy, the values of nature and ecosystem services, beyond GDP indicators and accounting and economic analysis – of biodiversity policies, marine litter impacts, and environmental crime. This internship position would be suitable for anyone with a general knowledge of environmental economics. It would be of particular interest to those who aim at applying economic concepts and methods in environmental policy.

Internship Description

Climate and Governance: evaluating investment in energy efficiency and tenders related to environmental governance, including climate and energy policy.

Environmental Economics: literature review on health and social benefits of nature, and costs of action and inaction on dealing with marine litter.

The successful candidate should expect to work as part of the teams, which will involve:

Undertaking literature reviews, data collection and preliminary analysis;
Contributing to, and editing, research reports and potentially papers for publication;
Contributing to the production of articles, newsletters and policy papers;
Contributing to other organisational and administrative tasks as appropriate;
Helping to organise workshops and trainings as appropriate.

Person Specification

Interested applicants must:

hold a good first degree in at least one relevant subject or have otherwise proven knowledge in the field;
have a demonstrated interest in climate and energy policy and wish to pursue a career in these areas;
have demonstrated good communication skills, in particular, good written and spoken English and the ability to present technical information in a clear and accessible manner;
have a proven record of showing initiative and being flexible with regard to the tasks they are asked to complete;
be capable of working independently in a fast-paced small office environment;
have good organisational and time management skills;
be reliable and capable of paying close attention to detail; and
have good computer skills (particularly in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and good command of the internet).

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Communication Intern

ENPA - European Newspaper Publishers' Association

Brussels, Belgium

ENPA is looking for a native English-speaking intern to provide communications support at the association’s offices in Brussels from March/April 2015 for up to 6 months to help our communications output and with the organisation of forthcoming events. A small allowance for transport and food will be paid. A part-time position of several days a week is possible, if the candidate is currently undertaking studies.

Tasks:

Support effective communication strategies and activities;
Contribute to work on forthcoming ENPA publications and surveys;
Help with the organisation’s electronic newsletter for members.
Updating the organisation’s website and social media feeds;
Help with preparing and distributing press releases;
Contribute to ENPA’s organisational work, such as helping to prepare meetings and manage events;
Assist ENPA advisors with research to support lobbying priorities.

Qualifications:

Candidate should be a native English speaker with very good written and verbal communication skills;
The person should have a background in communications/ media studies/market research and have a strong interest be in EU media policies;
Strong IT skills (e.g. Excel, PowerPoint, social media);
The candidate should be well organised and able to work efficiently;
Knowledge of EU policies and institutions is an advantage.

ENPA internships are only open to candidates registered in a University/college/institute, as a contract must be signed between ENPA and the student's educational establishment.

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http://www.eurobrussels.com/job_display/100987/Communication_Intern_ENPA_European_Newspaper_Publishers_Association_Brussels_Belgium

Stagiaire

Euronet Consulting EEIG

Brussels, Belgium

Tâches

Le/la stagiaire aidera le Project Manager et le Directeur du développement des affaires dans la planification et l'exécution d'une large gamme d'activités. Après s’être familiarisé avec nos activités, le/la stagiaire sera en charge de l’acquisition des projets.

Ses principales fonctions comprennent l'identification d’experts qualifiés pour les missions qu’Euronet reçoit de la Commission européenne sur base hebdomadaire.

Dans la deuxième phase du stage, le/la stagiaire sera à même d’effectuer les tâches suivantes:

analyse des Termes de Référence (TdR) pour les demandes de services;
recherche, mise en contact, évaluation et recrutement d'experts;
négociation financière;
amélioration des CV;
préparation des offres financières;
présentation des offres et suivi auprès des gestionnaires externes, des partenaires et des experts.

Les tâches peuvent être étendues à d'autres domaines et activités, comme:

maintenance et mise à jour de la base de données;
maintenance et mise à jour du site internet (Wordpress).

Conditions requises

Diplôme universitaire;
Maîtrise du français et de l'anglais (écrit et parlé);
Intérêt pour la coopération internationale au développement.

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http://www.eurobrussels.com/job_display/101083/Stagiaire_Euronet_Consulting_EEIG_Brussels_Belgium

Internship International Justice Program - Summer 2015

HRW - Human Rights Watch

Brussels, Belgium

The International Justice (“IJ”) Program of Human Rights Watch (“HRW”) advises and operationalizes HRW’s activities on a range of issues relating to accountability in international criminal fora, devises strategies to obtain justice, and produces written materials to implement those strategies.

The IJ Program intern will primarily focus on monitoring international criminal law developments in targeted country situations and carrying out research on issues of international justice. Ideally, the intern would start mid-July and commit a minimum of three months, although six months is preferable.

This internship is unpaid. Some lunch and local travel costs may be reimbursed as pre-approved by HRW and in accordance with HRW policy. Students are often able to arrange academic credit, as HRW internships often offer direct exposure to the workings of an international human rights organization, close supervision by the HRW staff, interaction with other international organizations and foreign and domestic government officials, and opportunities to attend lectures, trainings and special events relating to human rights. Students should check with their individual academic institutions for requirements.

Qualifications:

This internship is open to law students, law graduates, and graduate and undergraduate students with expertise in international criminal law. Applicants should be well-organized, self-motivated, and reliable with a strong proven interest in international human rights and/or international criminal law. Knowledge of universal jurisdiction is desirable. Strong writing skills, knowledge of French, and excellent English are essential. Computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office, internet applications) are required.

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Internship International Justice Program - Fall 2015

HRW - Human Rights Watch

Brussels, Belgium

The International Justice (“IJ”) Program of Human Rights Watch (“HRW”) advises and operationalizes HRW’s activities on a range of issues relating to accountability in international criminal fora, devises strategies to obtain justice, and produces written materials to implement those strategies.

The IJ Program intern will primarily focus on monitoring international criminal law developments in targeted country situations and carrying out research on issues of international justice. Ideally, the intern would start mid-September and commit a minimum of three months, although six months is preferable.

This internship is unpaid. Some lunch and local travel costs may be reimbursed as pre-approved by HRW and in accordance with HRW policy. Students are often able to arrange academic credit, as HRW internships often offer direct exposure to the workings of an international human rights organization, close supervision by the HRW staff, interaction with other international organizations and foreign and domestic government officials, and opportunities to attend lectures, trainings and special events relating to human rights. Students should check with their individual academic institutions for requirements.

Qualifications:

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http://www.eurobrussels.com/job_display/101146/Internship_International_Justice_Program_Summer_2015_HRW_Human_Rights_Watch_Brussels_Belgium

Intern, External Relations

BSTDB - Black Sea Trade and Development Bank

Thessaloniki, Greece

Duties & Responsibilities

Under the supervision and guidance of the Director, External Relations and Communications and team, the Intern will be requested to:

Assist in the preparation of the BSTDB Annual Meeting and Business Forum and provide administrative support as requested;
Assist in daily contacts with the event organizing company;
Assist in daily contacts with invited guests, journalists, and business participants.

Qualifications & Experience

Student of Public Relations, Journalism, Business Administration or related field;
MS Office and Internet skills;
Experience in event organizing.

Language skills

Proficiency in English (written and oral);
Working knowledge of Greek and/or Georgian is a strong asset.

Competencies & Personal Attributes

Good communication and organizational skills and ability to work under pressure.
Ability to build effective and co-operative relationships in the workplace;
Ability to function in an environment of diverse nationalities and working styles.

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http://www.eurobrussels.com/job_display/101153/Intern_External_Relations_BSTDB_Black_Sea_Trade_and_Development_Bank_Thessaloniki_Greece

Intern, Energy and Infrastructure

BSTDB - Black Sea Trade and Development Bank

Thessaloniki, Greece

Duties & Responsibilities

Under the supervision and guidance of the Energy and Infrastructure team, the intern will be requested to assist in:

Developing a database of companies (public and private) in the BSTDB’s countries of operations in the energy and infrastructure sector, including short summaries on each company and on the respective subsectors in each country;
and get practical experience regarding the various steps of operations in the project lifecycle.

Qualifications & Experience

Student of business and/or economics;
Strong MS Office and Internet skills;
Interest in learning/understanding about international banking and finance.

Language skills:

Excellent command of English (written and spoken);
Knowledge of a member country language.

Competencies & Personal Attributes

Results Orientation – self motivated individual with strong organizational skills, the ability to prioritize tasks efficiently, deliver results and meet deadlines.
Team Player – able to build effective and co-operative relationships in the workplace;
Multicultural sensitivity – able to function in an environment of diverse nationalities and working styles.

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http://www.eurobrussels.com/job_display/101157/Intern_Energy_and_Infrastructure_BSTDB_Black_Sea_Trade_and_Development_Bank_Thessaloniki_Greece

Intern, General Industries Transport and Tourism

BSTDB - Black Sea Trade and Development Bank

Thessaloniki, Greece

Duties & Responsibilities

Under the supervision and guidance of the General Industries 1 (GI1) team, the intern will be requested to assist in:

Preparation of documentation according to the projects’ appraisal and development cycle;
Reviewing and analyzing of the monitoring documentation of GI 1 portfolio;
Conducting relevant market research and date sorting for potential projects;
Preparation and digitization of the project due diligence documentation;
Updating relevant data basis of the Bank upon request.

Qualifications & Experience

Student of Business Administration, Economics, Microeconomics, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics or any combination of the above disciplines;
Strong MS Office and Internet skills;
Interest in learning/understanding about international finance.

Language skills:

Perfect command of written and spoken English with excellent drafting skills.

Competencies & Personal Attributes

Results Orientation – self motivated individual with strong organizational skills, the ability to prioritize tasks efficiently, deliver results and meet deadlines;
Team Player – able to build effective and co-operative relationships in the workplace;
Multicultural sensitivity – able to function in an environment of diverse nationalities and working styles.

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Intern, Office of the General Counsel

BSTDB - Black Sea Trade and Development Bank

Thessloniki, Greece

Duties & Responsibilities

Under the supervision and guidance of the General Counsel the Intern will be requested to:

Carry out multi-jurisdictional legal research;
Assist with simple drafting tasks;
Assist with administrative tasks and functions of DGC, including registration and archiving of the legal records.

Qualifications & Experience

Progressed studies at accredited law schools (not limited to Member States institutions);
Foreign languages and studies outside the person’s home country highly valued;
Demonstrable interest in international matters and public service, in addition to work or studies in banking sector;
MS Office (mainly Word, Excel) and Internet skills.

Language skills:

Fluency in written and spoken English;
Knowledge of language(s) of BSTDB Member States is an asset.

Competencies & Personal Attributes

Results Orientation – self motivated individual with excellent organizational skills, able to prioritize tasks, deliver results and meet deadlines;
Team Player – able to build effective and co-operative relationships in the workplace;
Multicultural sensitivity – able to function in an environment of diverse nationalities and working styles.

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http://www.eurobrussels.com/job_display/101159/Intern_Office_of_the_General_Counsel_BSTDB_Black_Sea_Trade_and_Development_Bank_Thessloniki_Greece