Wednesday 17 December 2014

Internship Transparency International Liaison Office to the European Union

Vacancy – InternshipTransparency International EUBrussels, Belgium
The Transparency International European Union Liaison Office (TI-EU) is an international non-profit organisation under Belgian law (AISBL) based in Brussels (Belgium). We are part of the global movement of Transparency International with more than 100 national chapters worldwide and we are closely associated with the Transparency International Secretariat (TI-S) based in Berlin. The TI-EU Office coordinates TI’s EU-relevant anti-corruption work, carried out by national chapters across and beyond the EU, including cooperation among the 25 national chapters in European Union Member States, the national chapters in EU accession candidate countries, and TI-S.
As part of the global Transparency International movement, the Transparency International EU Office (TI-EU) focuses on EU advocacy. In consultation with the movement, TI-EU promotes accountability, transparency and integrity in the EU’s internal and external policies and the EU institutions through strategic advocacy campaigns at the EU level.
The mission of TI-EU is to prevent corruption and promote integrity, transparency and accountability in the EU institutions, policies and legislation. This will in turn enhance efforts at the national level to fight corruption and promote equality and access to justice for citizens.
Main function: Internship
Starting date:              01 February 2014 to 31 July 2015 (6 months)
Location:                     TI EU Office, Brussels, Belgium
Reporting lines:          Under supervision of the Director
Remuneration:           The intern will be remunerated according to Belgian labour and social security law

1.     Assist the EU advocacy work to promote integrity, transparency and accountability in EU policy and institutions
2.     Assist the internal and external communications work of the EU Office by maintaining the TI EU website, editing of text and support with multimedia and social media activities
3.     Assist the EU policy monitoring, research and analysis work to assess EU institutions, track transparency-related institutional trends and policy developments at the EU level
4.     Assist the preparations of events, meetings and visits in Brussels
5.     Assist in the implementation of projects (including support for project management and project reporting)
6.     Assist the tracking of activities, impact and reporting to external actors
7.     Overall support to the office, including various administrative tasks
8.     Perform other ad hoc duties as required

Knowledge, experience, interests and skills:
1.     University degree in Communications, Journalism, European Studies, Economics, Law, Political Sciences, International Relations or other social science related field
2.     Excellent knowledge of English (written and spoken) is a requirement
3.     Demonstrated knowledge of EU institutions and the policy making at the EU level in Brussels
4.     Strong writing and creative communication skills including through multimedia and social media communications tools
5.     Excellent organisational skills including proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Powerpoint
6.     Considerable interest in the work of TI and the field of anti-corruption (required)
7.     Team-player, practical approach to problem solving and ability to work in a small team in a multi-cultural working environment

To apply:
Applications should be submitted in English and include a CV, cover letter.
Please send applications by email to recruitment@transparency.org by the 15th January 2015 to the attention of the Director, including in the subject line: First name, Last name – position for which you are applying
Applications received by this date will take priority; however, late applications will be considered if the position has not been filled.
Please note that only candidates selected for further consideration or interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.
Transparency International is an equal opportunity employer.

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