Brussels-based think tank-Call for a Development Intern

Call for a Development Intern

Deadline for application 12 March 2017 (23:59 CET)

Bruegel is recruiting an intern for 6 months, in the Development Team (in charge of raising funds and nurturing strategic partnerships for Bruegel). The internship is paid, full time and based at Bruegel’s office in Brussels.

Bruegel offers an interesting and challenging period of learning and working experience in a major Brussels-based think tank, with the opportunity to gain specific knowledge on communication and outreach related to Economic Policy and European Affairs.

Bruegel is the leading European think tank specialising in economics. Established in 2005, Bruegel is independent and non-doctrinal. Its mission is to improve the quality of economic policy with open and fact-based research, analysis and debate. We are committed to impartiality, openness and excellence. Bruegel’s membership includes EU Member State governments, international corporations and institutions.

MAIN TASKS

Conduct research on companies, foundations, individuals and other relevant audiences

Research/analysis on philanthropy and other think tanks activities/best practices

Enter and maintain contact information in the database

Provide occasional support in the logistics of Bruegel events

Provide support in preparing communication materials

Schedule and prepare external meetings

General administrative support

PROFILE OF APPLICANTS

Academic background in economics, business administration, marketing, political science, social sciences or equivalent.

Interest in economic policy, business organisation and development and knowledge of European affairs.

Previous experience in fundraising, in other think tanks and foundations is welcome.

Available for six months, full-time, starting around mid-April 2017.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

The candidate should be self-motivated, well organised and capable of multitasking and working efficiently and autonomously.

Strategic thinking and critical assessment of new opportunities as well as spirit of initiative is an important part of the work.

Able to research, collate, analyse and summarise information;

Drafting and editing skills for texts targeting external audiences;

Capacity to work with people from different social and cultural backgrounds;

Excellent written and oral skills in English, knowledge of another language is an asset

Computer literate, willingness to explore new functionalities in customer relationship management application

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

To submit your application for this vacancy, please send your CV and a cover letter (in English) with “Application: Development Internship” in the subject to recruitment@bruegel.org.

Deadline for applications is 12 March 2017 at 23.59 CET, interviews will take place at the beginning of April 2017. Applications received after the deadline will not be reviewed.

Due to the high number of applications usually received for Bruegel vacancies, only candidates short-listed for interviews will be contacted. Reception of applications will be acknowledged.

Bruegel aims to ensure that no application or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, religion, ethnic or national origins, gender, marital status, caring responsibilities, sexual orientation, disability or chronic illness.

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