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Party of European Socialists (PES) 

Trainee Economic & Financial Regulation (fulltime) 

The Party of European Socialists (PES) is a European political party, which brings together Socialist, Social Democratic, Democratic and Labour Parties of the European Union. There are 33 full member parties from the 27 EU member states plus the UK and Norway. In addition, there are 12 associate and 12 observer parties.  

The PES acts as an important network organization for our member parties by providing policy advice, assistance and organization of EU-related events. Our office is based in Brussels. 

The PES is currently looking for a Trainee in Economic & Financial Regulation. 

Job description: 

Among other tasks, your main duties will be to:  

• Support the work of the PES EU Policy Unit on economic policy and financial regulation;
• Provide research and briefings on EU economic and financial policy issues;
• 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.

Your 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 Economic and Financial 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.

Offer:

• The opportunity to work and gain experience in the context of the European Union in Brussels, in a multicultural and multilingual environment;
• A fulltime 6 month paid internship, submitted to Belgian social legislation, to start preferably beginning of April 2020
• Offices located in the heart of the European neighbourhood, very accessible by public transport (Brussels Central Station, Metro Arts-Loi)

How to apply:  

Please send your application letter, accompanied by a detailed CV attached to your email to the attention of Mr. Achim Post, PES Secretary General, at the latest by March 13th 2020. Mention the following in the subject field of your e-mail: Trainee Economic Policy. Your application should be submitted by email to the following address: recruitment_ecofin@pes.eu The PES promotes equal opportunities for women and men. 

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