PubAffairs Bruxelles is a non-profit, non-partisan and membership-based organisation based in Brussels whose main aim is to foster understanding, transparency and participation in the work of the European Union. PubAffairs Bruxelles is an open platform for debate and information exchange, as well as for the development of ideas among its members and followers with an established diverse community. Along with its event and communications activities, PubAffairs Bruxelles also produces EU policy monitoring reports to fund its activities.
Our Erasmus+ Programme aims at giving students who are about to graduate or recent graduates, with a legal or economics background with a focus on EU law, the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in EU public policy monitoring with a special focus on tech and financial services.
At the end of the Erasmus+, an apprenticeship contract (Junior Professional Fellowship Programme) may be offered.
The retained candidate/s will be part of a small dynamic team and will have the chance to be involved at the forefront of the work of the organisation.
It is essential that applicants have very good academic records and a thorough knowledge of the EU institutions policy-making process, a good knowledge of current EU policy mainstreams, as well as an interest in tech, digital and/or digital finance-related policies. In addition, the candidate must possess excellent English written and communication skills, have language accuracy and a keen attention to detail.
Responsibilities will include:
- Monitoring EU-related press and public policies of interest to PubAffairs, with special regard to digital, tech and digital finance;
- Contributing to the maintenance and development of PubAffairs groups and communications activities;
- Engaging with current and potential partners and institutional stakeholders in order to maintain and expand PubAffairs activities;
- Producing monitoring, ad hoc research, background notes and/or presentations on relevant subjects debated within and around EU Institutions;
- Drafting documents, reports and minutes for internal and external use;
- Assisting in the organisation of events and meetings, as well as in other PR tasks;
- Some minor administrative tasks may also be part of the job.
Requirements:
- Students who are about to graduate, graduate or recent graduate in Law or Economics with a very strong focus on law (Bachelor, Master preferred);
- Excellent analytical, written, communication and diplomatic skills.
Desirable, but non-required:
- Knowledge of a/some sectorial policy/policies, with special regard to technology and digital finance;
- Previous experience in EU policy work;
- Any EU language, other than English, will be considered as an asset.
Benefits:
- A flexible duration from a minimum of 6 months to a maximum of 12 months, with Erasmus funding from the University;
- Flexible work arrangement: the working environment is hybrid. Although candidates should be resident in Brussels, work can be conducted also from home;
- Valuable working experience in a dynamic environment at the core of the EU policy making;
- The possibility of expanding knowledge and/or operational expertise in the domains of EU public policy;
- The chance of gaining an apprenticeship contract at the end of the Erasmus+ Programme.
Compensation:
A financial compensation for expenses incurred, depending on the type of funding available and the organisation’s resources.
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