Trainee Social and Employment Policy

Job description:

• Supporting the work of the PES EU Policy Unit on social and employment policy;
• Providing research and briefings on EU social and employment policy;
• Supporting the drafting of political papers, for example policy papers, speeches and press material;
• Assistance in organizing meetings and events;
• Attending at congresses, conferences, meetings, seminars and preparing reports for the PES;
• Contribute to other duties as assigned.

Profile:

• A high degree of political awareness and commitment to the core values of the PES;
• Very good understanding of European decision-making, EU institutions and European politics;
• University degree or relevant experience in field of Social and Employment Policy;
• Excellent research and writing skills;
• Experience in organizing meetings and events would be an asset;
• Excellent English and at least 1 other EU language;
• A flexible team-player with a high degree of motivation and pro-activeness;
• A good command of office IT skills

Practical information :

• Location: PES Headquarters, 98 Rue du Trône, Brussels
• Duration: starting preferably on the 15th of September 2016 for 6 months
• This is a paid internship

Please send your application letter, accompanied by a detailed CV, to Marije Laffeber, PES Deputy Secretary General, before 29/08/2016. Applications should be sent by e-mail to hr@pes.eu with the subject: Trainee Social and Employment Policy.

The PES promotes equal opportunities for women and men.