Six-Months Internship Programme at PA Europe
Continuous Six-Months Internship Programme at PA Europe
PA Europe, the Brussels-based government relations and public affairs group, is currently offering an internship position at its office in Brussels, Belgium starting as soon as possible. PA Europe provides political and communication strategy development and implementation, political intelligence and lobbying to companies and Governments.
Background
PA Europe is specialised in strategic advice and operational assistance on political/societal issues, regulatory issues and media support. Furthermore, the company devises and implements solutions for ongoing management issues and particularly crisis situations. Among over 400 clients successfully served are the European Commission and several Ministries of Foreign Affairs, European Affairs, Economic Affairs and Finance; multinational enterprises in the food, beverages, banking, construction, pharmaceutical, health care, environment, transport and logistics, energy, automotive and agricultural sectors from mainly the EU, the Netherlands, China, Indonesia, Japan, Russia and the USA.
PA Europe is specialised in strategic advice and operational assistance on political/societal issues, regulatory issues and media support. Furthermore, the company devises and implements solutions for ongoing management issues and particularly crisis situations. Among over 400 clients successfully served are the European Commission and several Ministries of Foreign Affairs, European Affairs, Economic Affairs and Finance; multinational enterprises in the food, beverages, banking, construction, pharmaceutical, health care, environment, transport and logistics, energy, automotive and agricultural sectors from mainly the EU, the Netherlands, China, Indonesia, Japan, Russia and the USA.
Position
PA Europe is looking for an intern to start in March 2014. The internship will last for six months and is remunerated.
PA Europe is looking for an intern to start in March 2014. The internship will last for six months and is remunerated.
The role will involve supporting the junior and senior staff members by:
- Supporting the development and implementation of client projects;
- Conducting research and drafting policy briefs;
- Monitoring and analysing media and policy developments;
- Contributing to the development of strategic client advice;
- Supporting business administration.
The candidate
PA Europe is looking for applicants with a strong interest in public policy, political and EU affairs and lobbying. Knowledge of, and/or experience in EU government institutions and working in an international environment are an advantage.
PA Europe is looking for applicants with a strong interest in public policy, political and EU affairs and lobbying. Knowledge of, and/or experience in EU government institutions and working in an international environment are an advantage.
Essential qualities
- English language skills at native-speaker level with very strong written abilities (knowledge of Dutch or French is considered a strong asset);
- Strong writing skills;
- Strong research abilities, especially media tracking and analysing political processes;
- Excellent attention to detail, proven organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently;
- Ability to operate in a highly collaborative environment with multiple priorities;
- A positive “can do” attitude, excellent interpersonal & persuasive skills, and a willingness to take personal responsibility;
- Advanced IT skills in MS Office, particularly Word and PowerPoint;
- At least an undergraduate degree is required – a Master degree is desirable;
- Possession of an EU passport, student visa or other means of working in Belgium for six months without work permit sponsorship.
Contact details
Interested candidates can send their application before 23 March 2014 to Ms Caramay Schmelzer (CaramaySchmelzer@pa-europe.com; (+32) 2 735 83 96). Please include a motivation letter addressed to Ms Karen Meesen and CV in English.
Interested candidates can send their application before 23 March 2014 to Ms Caramay Schmelzer (CaramaySchmelzer@pa-europe.com; (+32) 2 735 83 96). Please include a motivation letter addressed to Ms Karen Meesen and CV in English.
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