EU Policy Internship

AHDB Brussels office is looking for a highly motivated intern. This is a full-time remunerated position (736.20/ month) based in Brussels, Belgium, commencing 21 January 2013 until 19 April 2013.

Key tasks:

• Monitoring EU policies in the area of agriculture and environment;
• Drafting reports and briefing notes;
• Covering key events, EU conferences and meetings and report on their content;
• Organising meetings/press visits;
• Administrative work;
• Liaising with EU Commission and Brussels based industry organisations.

Minimum requirements:

• Native English speaker or equivalent;
• Excellent communication skills in French;
• Good knowledge of EU agricultural policies;
• Excellent knowledge of the EU decision-making process;
• Proven drafting and research skills;
• Previous experience in EU institutions/consultancy/lobbying organisation.

Please note that if your application does not meet these minimum requirements, it will not be considered further for this position.

Skills/attributes considered as an asset:

• Proactive, resourceful and capable of taking initiatives;
• Service-oriented and “Can Do” attitude;
• Attention to details;
• Good networking/interpersonal skills.

Candidates should send their cover letter and CV to Kathy.Roussel@ahdb.org.uk by 28 December 2012 at the latest.

Interviews will take place between 7 to 16 January 2013 and will include a writing test. Only a group of pre-selected candidates will be contacted by email for an interview.