We are looking for a passionate, motivated, creative, cooperative, and committed person that
would like to gain valuable work experience and contribute to the work of a confederation of
NGOs whose vision is of a world in which poverty and inequality have been ended; in which
decisions are based on social justice, gender equality and upon our responsibility to future
generations; where every person has the right to live in dignity, sustainably, on an equal basis, free
from poverty.

As a trainee, you will support CONCORD’s Policy and Advocacy work. You will work within our Policy
and Advocacy team under the supervision of a Senior Policy Adviser.

ABOUT CONCORD

CONCORD is the European Confederation of relief and development NGOs. We are made up of member organisations: 28 national platforms, 25 international networks and 4 associate members that represent over 2,600 NGOs, supported by millions of people across Europe. We are the main interlocutor with the EU institutions on development policy, funding and practice.

CONCORD is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. All employment decisions are made entirely on merit.

ROLE SPECIFICATION

The role involves supporting the work related to the implementation of CONCORD’s policy and
advocacy work in terms of monitoring key policy processes and coordinating our relevant members
in the collective policy and advocacy work vis-à-vis the different EU institutions. Assist with the
preparation of communication material, e.g. regular newsletters.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Education/Training: 

✔ University Degree or equivalent in development studies, political science, EU or other relevant studies

Technical Skills/Expertise: 

✔ Knowledge of the functioning of the European Union institutions and EU policy-making processes;

✔ Good spoken and written English.

Desirable skills 

✔ Ability to organize one’s own work and manage one’s own time;

✔ Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with others and towards shared objectives; ✔ Ability to work under pressure and to achieve tight deadlines;

✔ Understanding of project management;

✔ Analytical and problem solving skills;

✔ Capacity to research, synthesize and analyse information;

✔ Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;

✔ Eager to take initiative;

✔ Good spoken and written French or other European languages;

✔ Strong computer skills.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Post based in Brussels, Belgium and will be full time – 5 days a week.

The contract will be an ‘immersion professionnelle’ contract for a duration of 6 months (possibility to
renew once under certain conditions).

Salary will be approximately 1000 euros per month. CONCORD also provides meal vouchers and a
monthly commuting allowance for local public transport or by bicycle.

Candidates are not eligible for this post if they are currently in paid employment.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your CV and cover letter as one document (in English) in the portal below setting out your reasons for applying for the internship and outlining the qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills that you feel you can bring to the role. The closing date for applications is 25 February 2022 COB.

Please indicate clearly in the name of the document: APPLICATION FOR POLICY AND ADVOCACY TRAINEESHIP_NAME 

Successful candidates will be asked to attend a face to face or skype interview.

Please note that due to the large number of expected applications only successful candidates will be contacted. In advance, we thank all candidates for their interest.

No possibility for visa sponsorship. You should have a valid work permit to work in Belgium.