Internship/Junior Advocacy Officer

EPF is a network of members of parliaments from across Europe who are committed to protecting the sexual and reproductive health of the world’s most vulnerable people, both at home and overseas. A internship as a Junior Advocacy Officer has become available.

Interested candidates meeting the profile below can send their CVs with cover letter to secretariat@epfweb.org by 4 October 2013. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview in early October.

Profile:

• educated to degree level, preferably Masters, in politics, economics, international relations, development or related field;
• languages: English and French, additional languages an asset;
• experience required: at least 2 years relevant professional experience in EU affairs, international relations, development, public health, UN system;
• Other skills: quick-learner, independent, availability to travel, creative, diplomatic, flexible, organized.

Tasks to include:

• drafting briefing material, speeches, presentations, reports, notes;
• assist with event organization (logistics);
• assist with organization of major conferences;
• will be involved in and provide support to a range of EPF advocacy activities;
• other tasks as may become required.

Other:

• Given nature of work, candidates should feel comfortable with working with a wide range of political views and have an affinity with the issues, particularly sexual and reproductive health and rights, population and pro-choice;
• Must be flexible in working with a small but hard-working team of colleagues;
• Travel may be required;
• Remuneration: yes;
• Fixed-term contract for 6 months;
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted;
• Possibility of internship leading to extension or permanent employment;
• Must be already able to legally work in Belgium.

For more information, visit: www.epfweb.org.