Internship - Project Support Team

**Internship - Project Support Team**

**MAIN TASKS**

Assisting with:

- the filing system of project folders.
- internal and external audits and preparation of documents and information required as part of the audit process and requirements.
- setting up and monitoring financial project reporting systems and procedures and ensuring project budgets are correctly and fully utilized.
- implementation of projects’ compliance with contractual and administrative requirements of the funding organizations and that any legal issues are timely and correctly dealt with.
- ensuring the implementation of internal procedures for the management of projects by European Schoolnet.
- preparing (annual/interim) cost statements for projects and ensuring that expenses are properly incurred and are fully eligible under various rules of the funding bodies.
- preparation of project proposals and tenders.

**PROFILE AND SKILLS**
- Graduate, preferably in Business administration, management, finance or similar.
- Fluent written and spoken English, and other languages, particularly French, would be an asset.
- Excellent computer skills (MS Office especially in Excel, accountancy/project management systems are a plus).
- Strong organisational skills, effective file management, ability to meet tight deadlines, and excellent numerical skills.
- Problem-solving attitude and ability to react to fast-changing situations promptly and appropriately.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Knowledge of EU (European Union) projects (H2020, Erasmus+) and financial regulations is a plus
- Previous experience in audit assignments is a plus.

**USEFUL INFORMATION**
- **Duration**: 6 months starting as soon as possible
- **Benefits**:1000 EUR per month
- **Location**:European Schoolnet, Rue de Treves, 61, Brussels, Belgium1.
- Applicants must be EU citizens or possess a valid work permit for Belgium.
- Interviews will take place as soon as possible either in Brussels or at distance.

**HOW TO APPLY**

Please send your **CV** and **motivation letter** **in English**, as one single file.

The motivation letter should show how your background and interests fit the tasks planned for this position.
- The file should be named**:LASTNAME FirstName - Vacancy Reference**.

**ABOUT EUROPEAN SCHOOLNET**

European Schoolnet is the network of 33 European Ministries of Education, based in Brussels. As a non-profit organisation, we aim to bring innovation in teaching and learning to our key stakeholders: Ministries of Education, schools, teachers, researchers, and industry partners. Since its founding in 1997, European Schoolnet has used its links with education ministries to help schools make effective use of educational technologies, equipping teachers and pupils with the skills to achieve in a knowledge society.

We pledge to support schools in achieving effective use of ICT in teaching and learning; improve and raise the quality of education in Europe; promote the European dimension in education.

**ABOUT THE PROJECT SUPPORT TEAM**

The Project Support Team (PST) is responsible for the financial monitoring and contractual compliance of projects within the organisation, as well as contract management, financial reporting and the administration of external financial audits.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Internship
Contract length: 6 months

**Salary**: €1,000.00 per month

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- 1040 Brussels: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (required)

License/Certification:

- work permit for Belgium? (required)