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Ambitious Business Consultancy Intern IB Consultancy

Are you ready for the next challenge in your professional career?
IB Consultancy Brussels is looking for an ambitious intern

About IB Consultancy
IB Consultancy is a fast-growing consultancy company based in The Hague, the Netherlands and Brussels, Belgium. Our main ambition is to make this world a safer and more secure place. To achieve this, we provide Defence and Security solutions to governments, and trade & industry. Our solutions are always fully tailored to your requirements to help you reach your objective.

Our services include:

  • CBRNe Research Consultancy. IB Consultancy offers its clients expert knowledge on threats, risk and vulnerability assessment, and CBRNe countermeasures.
  • Business Consultancy and Public Affairs. IB Consultancy advises companies on their optimal business development strategies in the defence and security market.
  • Dissemination Services and Training. IB Consultancy is a dissemination partner for multiple FP7 and other security projects and develops custom made training.
  • Security Events and Conferences. IB Consultancy organises worldwide Security Events and Conferences.

IB Consultancy Brussels has a clear focus on Business Development and our Business Consultancy services to enterprises aiming to compete on the European Defence and Security market. Our excellent network within this industry, EU institutions and agencies, and its Member States allows us to help our clients realise their ambitions.

The position
IB Consultancy Brussels is looking for an intern to support senior and junior staff on a daily basis. The intern will work on business development and a number of different projects under the guidance of senior staff members. The intern’s tasks will include:

  • Desk research and analysis, in particular on Security and Defence issues (including Terrorism and CBRNe) at European level;
  • Monitoring call for tenders / proposals from EU Institutions;
  • Identifying relevant Partners across Europe to set up Consortia;
  • Contributing to writing proposals on FP7 Security Research;
  • Contribute to sales support materials for presentations and proposals.
  • Conducting cold calls to further grow business.
  • Contributing to event organisation within the company.
  • Participating on behalf of IB Consultancy in meetings, workshops, seminars to be held in Brussels;

The Profile
The ideal candidate is strongly committed, hardworking and has a genuine interest in business development and the security and defence industry. He or she has an eye for spotting new business opportunities and is passionate about writing business proposal and performing desk top research. The ideal candidate is proactive, flexible and accurate, also while working under pressure and is willing to go ‘the extra mile’ if necessary. Working at IB Consultancy takes a highly developed team spirit, while having the ability to work independently and with little supervision.

Requirements

  • Proficiency in English language, and preferably able to speak another language;
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills;
  • Excellent organisational skills and practical attitude;
  • Strong analytical skills, a curious mind and being creative at the same time (out of the box thinking)
  • Able to acquire and digest large quantities of information;
  • Excellent knowledge of MS Office packages;
  • Graduating (or graduated) in a relevant field of study, at a Masters/postgraduate level;
  • No criminal record that could result in refusal of a security clearance (Restricted level).

The Environment
IB Consultancy has an informal and flat organisational structure. We will set goals and expect you to reach them. Do not expect us to take you by the hand and tell you what to do. If you ask for help, you will get it, but it is your responsibility to deliver what you promised to produce!

The Offer
This internship provides a great opportunity to gain valuable work experience in an international environment and could be the start of a career in the exciting world of security consultancy, within a growing company where rapid progression is possible. We offer a full time internship for six months with a compensation of €450 per month.

Procedure
Interested candidates should email their full CV (including relevant activities, papers, travel and picture) and a motivation letter to information@ibconsultancy.eu before the 10th of October. Successful applicants will be invited to an interview at our office in Brussels in the third week of October. The selected candidate will commence his/her internship on November 1st 2011.