Policy Intern TEPPFA - The European Plastic Pipes and Fittings Association

Job location: Brussels, Belgium

Start date: October 2016

Type: Paid internship – 6 months minimum

Application deadline: 25-09-2016

About us:

TEPPFA is the European Plastic Pipes and Fittings Association, consisting of 15 national associations together with 13 companies across Europe part of the plastic pipe systems value chain.

Our mission is to:

Promote high quality plastic pipe systems through standardization and quality marks

Drive our industry to continuously improve its sustainable and environmental performance

Develop key messages and communicate effectively across Europe on the benefits of plastic pipe systems

TEPPFA is the voice of the plastic pipes and fittings industry at EU level and actively contributes to the development of European policies.

TEPPFA is looking for a junior policy intern.

The job responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following activities:

Monitor developments in EU policy and write short briefings

Attend and report on external/internal events

Assist with organizing events at the European level

Assist with various day-to-day administrative tasks

Your profile:

Previous similar experience is highly desired

University degree is an asset

Good knowledge of EN, other languages are an asset

Knowledge of European institutions and interest in EU affairs

Proficient with MS Office and Internet

Ability to work independently and to meet deadlines

Organized and eye for detail

Positive attitude, flexible, team player, sense of humor

The applicant should be in possession of a valid working permit in Belgium

We offer:

Working within a very small but international team

Experience with information technologies (MS Office package etc.)

Opportunity to take on other responsibilities and work independently

Application:

Please send your CV and motivation letter to Claudia.topalli@teppfa.eu , please do not add any other document than the requested to your application

Please put APPLICATION INTERN in the subject

Note:

Phone enquiries are not welcomed at this stage

Due to the high number of applications, we will only respond to successful candidates