Policy Trainee - Brussels, België - EARTO - European Association of Research and Technology Organisations

Beschrijving

EARTO is the Association of Research and Technology Organisations, representing 350 RTOs throughout Europe. EARTO's mission is to promote and defend the interests of RTOs in Europe by reinforcing their profile and position towards policy-makers and by seeking to ensure that European RD&I programmes are best attuned to their needs and role in the innovation ecosystem.


Main Mission:


Policy work:

• Monitoring and reporting on EU news and key EARTO dossiers especially focused on research & innovation (Horizon Europe, European Research Area, etc.).
• Supporting the Policy Team by drafting papers, notes, meetings' minutes, news, newsletter's articles, etc. for internal and external use.
• Supporting the Policy team with the management of EARTO Working Groups and Task Forces, incl. meetings' organisation, drafting PowerPoints, members' coordination, etc.
• Participating in conferences, webinars, workshops, and other events and reporting to the Policy Team.
• Supporting the Policy Team with the management/coordination of ongoing projects with external stakeholders (OECD, JRC, etc.).

Events' organisation & administrative support:

• Supporting the organisation of other events such as the EARTO Annual Conference in March.
• Updating databases on a regular basis.

Your profile:

• University degree (preferably Master Level) or in the process of completion.
• Interest in EU public affairs and policymaking, especially in the field of Research and Innovation.
• Highly motivated, with a team spirit, proactive attitude, willingness to learn and attention to details.
• Knowledge of EU Institution and policymaking process is an asset.
• Good analytical skills and experience with writing content for reports, briefing notes, website is an asset.
• Familiarity with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), and knowledge of wordpress and mailchimp is an asset.
• Fluent in English. French or other language(s) are an asset.
• Legally entitled to work in the EU.

Our offer:

• Great opportunity to gain valuable work experience in a stimulating multinational environment.
• Paid internship under Belgian law contract called "contrat d'immersion professionnelle".
• 6months internship with a starting date early 2023.

Application process:

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