Eastern Neighbourhood and European Policy Support Internship At European Institute of Peace

The European Institute of Peace (EIP) is looking for exceptional individuals who share our vision for a world where people live in safety and peace because conflicts and grievances are resolved through inclusive dialogue and lasting political agreements.

We provide practical experience, technical expertise and policy advice on conflict resolution. We use a variety of tools to help us do this, including analysis, mapping and design of peace processes and agreements, facilitating policy discussions, and proposing practical engagement, for example through inclusive dialogue and mediation support.

Based in Brussels and active in 15 countries, the European Institute of Peace is an independent organisation working collaboratively with European decision makers, the parties to conflict, and those who represent people suffering from insecurity or at risk of violence, as well as the conflict prevention, resolution and mediation community.

Our innovative approach to peace enables us to be agile, creative and effective in everything we do, and these are key qualities we look for in our team members. See www.eip.org for more information.

We are looking for an Eastern Neighbourhood and European Policy Support Intern to support the Engagement Dialogue and Process Design Unit.

Terms of Reference

We are looking for an Eastern Neighbourhood and European Policy Support intern for 6 months to start in May 2022.

Working from the European Institute of Peace’s Brussel’s office, the intern will support and report the European Policy Support and Eastern Neighbourhood Team.

The successful candidate will need to reside in or relocate to Belgium when the internship starts.

Duties and responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Conduct desk research and analysis on selected foreign policy issues relating to the Eastern Neighbourhood to inform the development of engagement design;
• Contributing to the design and organising of events (online and in-person) with EU and European policy makers;
• Keeping abreast of upcoming debates and discussions, reports, call for proposals, political events relevant to the Institute’s work on the East and in Brussels;
• Support the Programme Manager in the administration of the two programmes, including support in budget management;
• Support the Programme Officer in the development of the programmes, including drafting proposal documents and budgets.

Profile

• University degree in Communications, Political Science, European Studies, International Relations or related field;
• Demonstrated keen interest in EIP’s work and areas of expertise;
• Excellent command of English is essential. Any other EU language is also an asset;
• Willingness to undertake admin-related tasks and to support senior colleagues with logistical and organizational duties;
• Broad understanding of the functioning of the European Union institutions and knowledge of European politics;
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products;
• Fast learner with good analytical and research skills;
• Good organisational, prioritisation, communication and teamwork skills. Can work autonomously and shows initiative.

EIP offers

• 6 months internship contract with a possibility of extension at €1,000 per month
• Lunch vouchers
• Contribution to public transportation to and from the office
• 40h/week (with 6 RTT days – one day earned per month), and
• An exciting, international environment

Start date: May 2022