Monday 23 June 2014

Long-term paid traineeship European Friends of Armenia (EuFoA)

INTERNSHIP, BRUSSELS
European Friends of Armenia (EuFoA, www.EuFoA.org) is a young and growing NGO which seeks to build bridges between Europe and Armenia. We are now seeking a highly motivated young professional for a full-time 6-months-long PAID INTERNSHIP. The applicant will be trained in all aspects of NGO work and will become an integral part of our team.
Your responsibilities will include:
  • Monitoring EU-Armenia relations
  • Organising conferences, study trips and other special events
  • Performing ad-hoc internet research of information
  • Assisting with the update of the organisation’s website
  • Supporting the build-up of our network
  • Representing the organisation externally at events and conferences
  • Other duties as assigned
You will be required to have the following skills and qualities:
  • A completed university degree in a relevant field (international relations, European studies, linguistics, journalism etc)
  • A demonstrated interest in the field of the EU’s External Relations
  • Language skills:
    • native level English (C1 minimum) with excellent drafting skills; if you’re not a native speaker, education or work experience in an English-speaking country is a must
    • knowledge of French, German, Italian, other EU languages, Armenian or Russian will be considered an asset
  • At least basic knowledge of EU institutions
  • Knowledge about Eastern Europe and the Caucasus is an asset but not required – the motivation and ability to learn quickly about this highly interesting region and its political context are required
  • Applicants should be well-organised, self-motivated and reliable
  • Computer skills (Microsoft Office, common online tools) are required
  • Applicants from countries requiring work permits (Armenia, Ukraine, Moldova etc) have equal opportunities if they already hold a valid work permit for Belgium
We are offering:
  • A very good working environment in a small, young, efficient and international team
  • Involvement in all daily activities and participation at internal and external meetings
  • A fair remuneration, sufficient to live on in Brussels and comparable to that offered by other Brussels-based NGOs
Starting date: ideally 18 August 2014. Deadline for applications is 30 June 2014.
Please send your application consisting of a CV, ideally (not obligatory) in EuroPass format and with a recent portrait, together with a cover letter in English to trainee@eufoa.org.

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