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. As a trainee, you will support CONCORD’s Policy and Advocacy work. You will work within our Policy and Advocacy team under the supervision of two Policy and Advocacy Coordinators.
We are now looking for two different trainees to support the work in the following areas:
● Gender Equality and AU-EU relations
● Financing and Funding for Sustainable Development
Main learning objectives
- You will be able to acquire a good understanding of decision-making 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 development policies 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 2 Coordinators working approximately 2,5 days per week with each Coordinator. Under the supervision of the Coordinators, 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
-Post based in Brussels, Belgium and will be full time
– 5 days a week. The contract will be an ‘immersion professionnelle’ contract for a duration of 6 months (possibility to renew once under certain conditions).
CONCORD also provides meal vouchers and a monthly commuting allowance for local public transport or by bicycle. Teleworking certain days of the week may be required.
Candidates are not eligible for this post if they are currently in paid employment. Please note that the CIP contract is not compatible with a traineeship convention from a university.
Feedback and evaluation
Throughout the traineeship, you will be regularly given feedback on your performance to help you grow.
Qualification and Experience Education/Training:
Technical Skills/Expertise:
Desirable skills
Deadline: 05 August 2022
