Intern Saab EU Affairs & NATO Office

The Saab EU Affairs & NATO Office is looking for an intern for a period of six months during spring 2018. The position will provide the successful candidate with an interesting work environment as well as with the opportunity to work in a leading company developing cutting-edge technologies for the EU and global market.

Responsibilities

Research and analysis support;

Monitoring and reporting on EU legislative and policy developments in the fields of defence, security, aeronautics and space;

Following meetings, seminars, workshops and conferences on behalf of Saab’s Brussels Office and reporting back to our Head of Office;

Closely following the work of the European Commission, the European Parliament, the European Council and the European Defence Agency;

Drafting and editing our quarterly newsletter;

Office management (administration, meeting preparations, office supplies etc.).

Qualifications

University degree within relevant field (social sciences, law, economics, or business administration);

Specialisation or postgraduate diploma with relevance to the EU institutional environment;

Professional fluency in one of the Nordic languages;

Fluent English (speaking, writing);

Excellent social skills in order to interact and engage with colleagues and external stakeholders;

Eye for detail, organisational skills and ability to deliver under time pressure.

Preferred profile

Completion of a traineeship (‘stage’) within the European Institutions;

Previous experience from working with issues of relevance to defence or security policy;

Fluency in French.