Project Assistant Internship

Project Assistant Internship with JA Europe in Brussels

6 months – possibility to extend it to one year

Job Description

Do you enjoy working with people in an international setting and online technologies? Are you interested in learning more about project management and entrepreneurship education? Do you see yourself as an entrepreneurial person—able to take initiative and responsibility for project as well as work well in a team? If yes, this should be the right opportunity for you! 

Duration

This is 6 months paid internship based in Brussels. The expected staring date is 11th January. There is a possibility for an extension for another six months.  

You will learn and improve your skills in the following areas:

Project management

Implementation of entrepreneurship education especially online activity

Report writing

Project design/development

Communication, presentation skills, time management

Event management

What we require:

Education

University Degree in a related subject

Knowledge, skills and abilities

The internship position is related to a project management. It is essential for the candidate to demonstrate good knowledge and experience in project management (organization).

Computer proficiency in/for:

Word processing

Simple accounting

Database management

Spreadsheets

E-mail

Internet

Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint 

E-learning, MOOCs, Learning Management Systems

Personal characteristics

The successful candidate should demonstrate competence in some or all of the following:

Behave Ethically: Understand ethical behaviour and business practices, and ensure that own behaviour and the behaviour of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization.

Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.

Creativity/Innovation: Develop new and unique ways to improve operations of the organization and to create new opportunities.

Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problem, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.

Organize: Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details/data/information/activities.

Solve Problems: Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem.

Excellent written and oral command of English (native speaker or equivalent level); knowledge of an additional language will be considered an asset

Previous working experience is an advantage 

Creative and flexible, able to work in a multinational environment and to work under pressure

Interested in e-learning technologies

Interest in nonprofit management and educational programmes development.

Compensation

This is paid internship with contract based on Belgian employment law. JA Europe is an equal opportunity employer.

How to apply 

Send your CV and an short motivational letter (max. 1 page), along with your earliest available start date to roxana@jaeurope.org by 20 November 2015, 23:59 CET. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an online interview during the week of 7-11 December 2015.