Policy and Advocacy Trainee
il y a 2 semaines
6-month contrat d'immersion professionelle
Starting in March/April 2023
ABOUT CONCORD
CONCORD is the European Confederation of NGOs working on sustainable development and international cooperation.
We are made up of member organisations: 26 national platforms, 25 international networks and 7 associate members that represent over 2,600 NGOs, supported by millions of people across Europe.
CONCORD is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, colour, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.
ROLE SPECIFICATION
We are looking for two people who: are passionate, motivated, creative, cooperative, and committed and would like to gain valuable work experience and contribute to the work of a confederation of NGOs whose vision is of a world in which poverty and inequality have been ended; in which decisions are based on social justice, gender equality and upon our responsibility to future generations; where every person has the right to live in dignity, sustainably, on an equal basis, free from poverty.
We are now looking for two different trainees to support the work in the following areas:
- Gender equality and Africa-EU relations
- Inequalities and sustainable economy and digital for development
Main learning objectives
- You will be able to acquire a good understanding of decisionmaking processes in the EU institutions as well as the ways of working in an EU NGO confederation, bringing together networks and national platforms from across the European Union.
- You will be able to obtain knowledge about EU international cooperation in general,
- You will be able to enhance your coordination skills, process management skills and organisational skills.
- You will be able to learn more about policy analysis and advocacy processes, including drafting relevant documents, enhancing the engagement of members in order to develop and advocate for CONCORD's positions, monitoring EU institutional policy processes, drafting minutes of meetings, and learn about the political process.
- All while working in an international, multicultural environment.
Main responsibilities and tasks
The role involves supporting the implementation of CONCORD's policy and advocacy objectives, coordinating our members in the collective policy and advocacy work vis-à-vis EU institutions.
The trainee will divide her/his tasks between two Policy and Advocacy Advisors working approximately 2,5 days per week with each Advisor.
Under the supervision of the Advosors, the trainees will conduct:Policy and advocacy work:
- Participate in and contribute to the coordination within the Policy and Advocacy team and with other teams in CONCORD;
- Support the organisation of meetings and events;
- Monitor relevant EU policies and processes;
- Support projects within working groups and the drafting of joint positions and analyses;
- Contribute to knowledge sharing and management within working groups and CONCORD's wider membership;
- Other relevant policy and advocacy tasks.
Staff coordination and work:
- Participate in staff coordination meetings and contribute to generic staff work.
Conditions of Employment:
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Duration of contract:
This is a full time position (37.5 hours per week) for a fixed term period of 6 months (with the possibility to renew under certain conditions);
Location:
Brussels, Belgium Please note that if you do not currently reside in Belgium you will be required to relocate.
If you are eligible for a CIP (contrat 'd'immersion professionnelle)- The minimum duration of your traineeship will be 6 months with the possibility to renew once under certain conditions;
- The salary will be 1100 euros gross per month;
- You will be entitled to 20 vacation days pro rata which amounts to 10 vacation days for a 6month traineeship;
- CONCORD also provides meal vouchers of 8 euros per working day, a monthly commuting allowance on local public transport or by bicycle and a monthly teleworking allowance given that you will be required to telework on certain days of the week.
Feedback and evaluation:
Throughout the traineeship, you will be given feedback on your performance to help you learn and grow professionally.
Qualification and Experience
Education/Training:
- University Degree or equivalent in development studies, political science,
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