Economic Policy Traineeship (3Months) British Embassy

The British Embassy to Belgium is offering an unpaid traineeship opportunity to gain economic and policy experience for a period of three months starting in September 2013. This role would involve working closely with the Embassy’s Economic Attache.
Applications should be sent with full C.V. and covering letter containing a supporting statement setting out how applicants would benefit from this opportunity (300 words max), to the attention of the Recruitment Officer, CSB (brussels.recruitment@fco.gov.uk).
Economic Policy: 

•     Contribute to sending regular analysis of the economic situation in Belgium for UK government organisations;  
•     Provide analytical support in financial services and banking regulation issues;
•     Undertake and present the results of economic research to support policy development;

Skills and Experience you will gain:

•     Economic & policy skills.
•     Knowledge of key issues (e.g. financial services).
•     Reporting & analysis competences in a diplomatic context.
•     Organisation skills; ability to plan and prioritise tasks.
•     Experience of working in a team.
•     Ability to solve problems and pay attention to detail.
•     Experience in an English speaking and international work environment.

Profile

•     Economic/Financial background (Masters student in Economics/Finance or Political Science with interests in economics)
•     General knowledge of the Belgian economy
•     Good EU-level overview of the financial services industry and banking regulation reforms
•     Strong writing skills
•     Analytical skills
•     Pro-active and able to work without supervision
•     Good command of French or Dutch language
•     Team-player

Applications with a CV and covering letter containing a supporting statement (up to 300 words) in English should be sent to the Recruitment Officer, CSB, Ave d’Auderghem 10, 1040 Brussels (brussels.recruitment@fco.gov.uk) by 6th September 2013. Include your full name in the message title and your email and attachments must not exceed 300kB in size. 
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Belgium.
Only applicants selected for interview will be contacted. The successful applicant will be expected to start September 2013 subject to security vetting, references and administrative processes. 
The British Missions in Brussels are an equal opportunities employer. Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation or disability. We aim to reflect the diversity of society.