Programme Assistant – Sustainable Prosperity for Europe
The EPC is looking for a Programme Assistant (equivalent to a paid internship) to join its Sustainable Prosperity for Europe programme for a period of 6 months (with the possibility of a 6-month extension, starting as soon as possible (exact date to bediscussed).
The successful candidate should have a solid academic background, a good understanding of EU institutions, basic knowledge in some of the themes covered by the SPfE programme and interest to work in supporting activities (i.e. organising events and carrying out some background research) related to the European Green Deal.
The candidate should have the following profile:
- University degree (Bachelor and/or Master in a relevant subject or close to obtaining it,
- Previous relevant experience (internship would suffice) in organising events,
- Excellent communication skills (oral and written),
- Some experience in research,
- Strong interest in European affairs and the EU's green agenda,
- Good organisational skills,
- Self-disciplined, able to work both independently and in a multinational team,
- Dynamic, flexible, reliable and attentive to detail,
- Fluency in English (oral and written); additional languages are a plus
The Main duties are:
- Supporting EPC analysts in organising events (including drafting event proposals, invitations and programmes, liaising with speakers and partners, assisting during the events)
- Supporting the analysts in project management and administration (scheduling meetings, liaising with the Operations team and other programmes, preliminary work on project proposals and related documentation)
- Supporting the analysts on publications (preliminary research, liaising with the communications team on the editing, design and publishing)
Candidates who meet the above requirements should send a one-page motivation letter together with a CV to cv@epc.eu and addressed to Emma Woodford, Chief Operating Officer. Applicants should not feel they have to include a photo of themselves on any application documents.
Deadline for applications: Thursday 31 October 2024. All EPC programme assistants are offered a CIP contract (“convention d’immersion professionelle”) and are normally expected to be based in Brussels or in a location with easy access to Brussels. The EPC is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and particularly encourage applicants from sections of society that are not well represented in Brussels think tanks, Brussels-based civil society or European policymaking.
Process
Applications will be screened on a weekly basis. Due to of the expected high number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. However, if you have an enquiry about your application, please do not hesitate to contact us if we have not been in touch within three weeks of your application.