Job Summary:
Within the security & defense team, the trainee will work closely with senior GMF staff to provide research, logisitical and administrative support to projects relating to EU, NATO and transatlantic affairs. In addition, the successful candidate will also be involved in GMF programming dedicated to Ukraine‘s Euro-Atlantic integration.This traineeship is a unique opportunity to engage in the field of security and defense affairs, and to be in touch with the international policy community.
This traineeship is renumarated. Candidates with access to an Erasmus + grant are encouraged to apply.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
- Providing administrative and operational support to various Security & Defense team projects specifically, and GMF Brussels office programming in general.
- Assisting in the organization and coordination of Brussels based events.
- Assisting in the organization and coordination of a large conference on Ukraine-related issues.
- Conducting background research and writing internal memos for various projects, including proposals, concepts, etc.
- Preparing talking points and preparatory materials for GMF fellows and senior staff ahead of meetings and speaking engagements;
- Support running of GMFs Brussels Office and continuous update of GMF’s database of contacts;
- Assisting with administrative and logistical duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Academic background in international relations or European studies, with a least a fully completed bachelor’s degree;
- Strong interest in Europe, NATO, transatlantic security and Ukraine-related policy issues;
- Familiarity with European & NATO institutions desired;
- Experience in event management is a significant plus;
- Fluency in English and Russian (or Ukrainian) is an essential requirement;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills;
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) is essential;
- Flexibility to multi-task, have an eye for detail, ability to perform under tight deadlines and work independently;
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multicultural environment.
Start and Length of Traineeship:
Deadline for application: 27 November 2020
Preferred length of traineeship: 6 + months
Due to the high volume of responses, we will only contact candidates of interest.
Contact
Please send your CV and motivation letter to ppanczyk@gmfus.org
Please note that only candidates with existing Belgian residence or work permit are eligible for this position.
GMF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
this job offer is not open for applications
