Tuesday, 5 May 2015

Commercial Intern (m/w)

To find our more about our company, check out our website.
Job: to support the commercial team in the following ways:
Check, update, and enter informatin in commercial CRM database
Regular checking and updating of information concerning events in Brussels
Other administrative support tasks as required by the commercial team
Requirements
PERFECT FLUENT ENGLISH - no exceptions!
FLEXIBLE, MODERN, OPEN-MINDED
Energetic, hard-working, fast, efficient
Self-motivated, autonomous
Loves information technology and is very good at using it
Passionate about business and sales
Comfortable in a highly professional, international business environment
Has an entrepreneurial, flexible, adaptible attitude to work
You must have a desire to work in a demanding, entrepreneurial environment, where change is frequent and where flexibility and adaptability is required by everyone. You must have highly professional work habits, accurate and consistent but also quick and efficient.
For the right person, the potential is enormous! If you want to work hard and grow, join us! If you want an easy life, join someone else!
Convention d'Immersion Professionelle
Cheques répas
Additional Aspects:
Highly professional company doing business in the global economy
Completely international working environment, all English-speaking
Very attractive office in the heart of the EU quarter (Rond Point Schuman
Interested ?
Please send your CV to the following e-mail address : info@euissuetracker.com


CASE Internship Program - Communications

CASE Internship Program - Communications
CASE is a fast-paced yet small economic think-tank comprised of economists, communications professionals, and business development experts. As our office is seeing incredible success in attracting various projects, we are urgently in need of a communications intern to help us disseminate the outcomes of CASE research and contribute to the CASE brand-building and managing CASE activities.
The position involves help in managing various communications activities: content management of CASE online channels, event-organization, media relations. For this aim we are looking for individuals willing to learn high-level communication at the cross of non-governmental and business sector.
If you like the ability to work in a dynamic workplace, can react flexible to changing circumstances, and want to contribute to building communications strategy of one of the most prominent thank-tanks in Central and Eastern Europe, this position is for you.
Responsibilities:
Support in managing CASE online communications channels (incl. drafting texts for CASE website, preparation of content for social media channels: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn)
Support in the preparation of CASE publications
Support in organizing and carrying out CASE seminars
Support in managing media relations
Desktop research
Ad hoc tasks for the CASE administration team (e.g. support in preparing tender documents, office-support)
Candidate Profile:
Excellent writing abilities in Polish and English
A degree in humanities or other relevant field
Strong interest in learning professional communication
Interest in economic topics
Comfortable with technology and willing to look for innovative solutions, the candidate should have excellent computer skills
Creative, able to work independently/with little supervision, and willing to take on full responsibility in selected tasks
Desirable Qualifications:
Experience with Photoshop, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Publisher, Video/Photo editing
Previous internship experience
Knowledge of other languages (Russian, French, Spanish, etc.)

Working Hours: 40 hrs per week
Starting date: as soon as possible
The internship is paid.
In order to apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter describing how your experience would benefit the position. Applications should be sent by May 11th 2015 to case@case-research.eu (Please indicate "Internship - communications" and your name in the subject line).


Monday, 4 May 2015

GPA Internship Gibbels Public Affairs (GPA)

Gibbels Public Affairs (GPA) is recruiting!
What do we offer?
* Internship (6 months) starting immediately
* An exciting position in a brand new office, housing like-minded EU Affairs professionals
What should you possess?
* An advanced degree-level education in a relevant discipline
* Demonstrable interest in European affairs
* Fluency in English a good command of French and/or Dutch is an asset
* Excellent organisational ability and flexibility to manage competing tasks and policy areas
* Strong verbal and written communication skills
* Very good computer literacy
Amongst other responsibilities, you will:
* Contribute to the monitoring of and reporting on EU policy developments
* Assist in the coordination of media relations and lobby campaigns
* Assist in the development of external newsletters and other PR tools
* Participate in the organisation and delivery of events
* Attend and report on external meetings
* Assist in the implementation of the strategic and operational work programme.
Applications:
* IMPORTANT: the position is unpaid, we advise applicants to apply for a LEONARDO DA VINCI scholarship or an Erasmus grant. A contract by one of these grants or a University contract is recommended.
* To apply please send a CV and Cover Letter (no more than 1 page) by email to Patrick Gibbels atpatrick@gibbelspa.eu quoting the reference ”GPA Internship” in the subject line
* Deadline for Applications: 12 May. Please note that GPA will only be able to respond to shortlisted candidates


Communications Stagiaire EASA- European Advertising Standards Alliance

EASA - the European Advertising Standards Alliance is an interntational network committed to promoting responsible advertising. We are looking for a flexible, proactive and resourceful individual with good organisational skills to join our Brussels based team as a communications stagiaire. 
The position is a six month paid stage under the Belgian convention d'immersion professionnelle (CIP). The successful candidate will start mid-June 2015.  
As communications stagiaire you will:
Assist in the development and maintenance of our new website
Provide support for our social media activity
Draft our monthly newsletter to members 
Assist in the planning and organisation of our biannual membership meeting this October in Brussels
Monitor and report on developments related to advertising in the European Institutions and Media
Assist in the preparation of external briefing materials 
Provide ad hoc support to the team in the development of external presentations and publications
Skills and qualification requirements:
Essential
A university degree
Native/bilingual proficiency in English (other languages considered an asset)
Excellent verbal and written communications skills, in particular the ability to communicate key messages clearly and concisely
Impeccable attention to detail
Fully computer literate; skilled and confident user of office applications
Ability to work independently and take on new tasks with own initiative
Ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines in a rapidly changing environment
Understanding the EU institutions and policy process
A valid work permit for Belgium
Desirable
Background in journalism or communications
Experience of using CMS/HTML
Previous experience in a membership organisation
Working knowledge of Photoshop and InDesign
An interest in new technologies and ways of marketing
Conditions: 
•    6 month CIP stage
•    +/- €750 per month (dependant on age) plus STIB card
•    To start mid-June 2015
Application Process:
Please send the documents listed below in word or pdf format to jobs@easa-alliance.org with the subject line “Communications Stage (MAY 15)" before 17:00 on Monday 11 May 2015.  
CV (2 pages max) with the file name “YOUR LAST NAME CV (MAY 15)”
Cover letter (1 page max) with the file name “YOUR LAST NAME CL (MAY 15)” explaining what makes you the ideal candidate for this position.
Deadline for applications: 
The first round of interviews will be held between 19 and 20 May and will include a written communication test. 
Please note if you have not been contacted by 21 May, we’re afraid you have not been successful on this occasion and wish you all the best for the future.


Internship - English-speaking Business Administration Assistant

EARS - European Affairs Recruitment Specialists
Brussels, Belgium
EARS is a Brussels-based recruitment firm specialising in EU & International affairs. It has quickly grown to a fully operational level, leaving some room for a full-time back office assistant. 
We would like to offer this opportunity to a University student for a period of 3-5 months, possibly extendable to a longer period. Applicants benefiting from a grant (eg. Leonardo da Vinci) should also feel free to apply. 
Please note that the intership is unpaid.
Main responsibilities: 
Take the lead in database management and be responsible for all content, including: 
Candidates files management;
Client file management;
Interview and Contracts management. 
Participate in candidate searches through our database and other networks;
Participate in candidate interviews;
Participate in our candidate coaching services through CV design. 
Your profile: 
Excellent proficiency in English (mandatory) and French (nice to have);
Excellent understanding of the Corporate world (sectors, types of activities) and employment market;
Fast learner, ability to adapt and to react to immediate client requests;
Highly motivated and available upon request;
High sense of priorities;
Client and service-oriented;
As a plus: Good command of Photoshop/Adobe Illustrator.
What we propose: 
A very challenging experience and the possibility to gain high-level business exposure very quickly. 
Please send your application in English to: jason.descamps@theears.eu - mentioning « Internship summer 2015 » in the title. Please also attach a cover letter, clearly stating your interest and abilities for the role. 
We are expecting the selected candidate to start at the latest in July for a period of 3-5 months.


Sunday, 3 May 2015

2015/2016 Full Fee scholarship at the University of Westminster, UK

The University of Westminster is currently inviting UK and international scholarships to apply the Westminster Full Fee Scholarships. This scholarship is targeted to full time master students studying any subjects offered by the university. The scholarship is annually offered on merit bases. The deadline of this scholarship is mid October.
Scholarship Description
This scholarship will offer you Full tuition fee award. The scholarship is officially known as Westminster Full Fee Scholarships. All fulltime master students at the university are welcomed to apply this scholarship.
Scholarship Value
Westminster Full Fee Scholarships will offer full tuition fee award.
Level and Area of Studies
Full master program in any field of studies.
Place of Study: University of Westminster, UK
Eligibility and Criteria
The main requirement of this scholarship that candidates must hold an offer from any master’s courses at the university
Applicants’ Nationality
UK and International students may apply this scholarship.
Application Instruction
Once all the information has been received by University of Westminster and the assessment of the submitted documents is complete, you will be informed about your selection in the same.
Submission Deadline
Mid October every year


Friday, 1 May 2015

2015 Mexican Government Excellence Scholarship Program for Foreign Students, Mexico

Mexican Government is offering excellence scholarship program for foreign students. Scholarships are available for special programs (Visiting Professors, High-level Conferences, Genaro Estrada Scholarship for Specialists in Mexican Studies, Artist Residencies, Media Residencies and Improving the Quality of Mexican Secondary and Higher Education Institutions) at Mexican host institutes. The scholarships are not transferable and cannot be deferred to future years. Two people cannot be awarded a scholarship for the same project. The application deadline is August 14, 2015.
Study Subject (s): Visiting Professors program is available to give special lectures, courses, workshops, seminars, etc. in Mexican universities or research centers. High-level Conferences is available give the high-level conference, Genaro Estrada Scholarship is awarded in Mexican Studies, Artist Residencies is available in the field of artistic work, Media Residencies is available to media professionals (print or electronic) who are interested in writing articles and reports and conducting interviews in Mexico and Improving the Quality of Mexican Secondary and Higher Education Institutions to applicant who is expert in the topic of the conference, course, workshop or exchange of experiences and best practices in internationalization.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for special programs (Visiting Professors, High-level Conferences, Genaro Estrada Scholarship for Specialists in Mexican Studies, Artist Residencies, Media Residencies and Improving the Quality of Mexican Secondary and Higher Education Institutions) at Mexican host institutes.
Scholarship Provider: Mexican Government
Scholarship can be taken at: Mexico
Eligibility: Scholarships are not transferable and cannot be deferred to future years. The following are not eligible:
-Foreign diplomats accredited in Mexico or their family
-Resident foreigners in Mexico
-Foreigners with Mexican citizenship
-Two people cannot be awarded a scholarship for the same project.
Visiting Professors: Must have a PhD or an established academic/research career in the academic area to be pursued in Mexico. Four hours a week is the minimum required for the activity.
High-level Conferences: Must have a PhD or an established academic/research career in the academic area to be pursued in Mexico.
Genaro Estrada Scholarship for Specialists in Mexican Studies: Researchers and specialists with extensive research experience and publications on any topic related to Mexico.
Artist Residencies: Artists, graduate students or academics with a proven history in the area for which the grant is requested.
Media Residencies: Must be an international education administrator or an expert in the topic of the conference, course, workshop or exchange of experiences and best practices in internationalization.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Only citizens following countries can apply for these Mexican Government scholarships: North America (United States, Canada and Canada / Province of Quebec), Latin America (Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela), Caribbean (Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Puerto Rico (Commonwealth), Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago), Europe (Germany, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Slovenia, Spain, Russian Federation, Finland, France, Hungary, Britain, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Czech Republic, Slovak Republic, Romania, Serbia, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and Ukraine), Asia (Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, Kingdom of China, People’s Rep., India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Democratic Rep., Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, North Korea, Pakistan, Islamic Rep. of Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Thailand, Kingdom of Timor – Leste, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Vietnam), Pacific (Australia, Cook Islands, Fiji Islands, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, New Zealand, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Independent State, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu), Africa (Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Chad, Comoros, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Malawi, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Republic Arab Saharawi, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe), Middle East (Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Palestinian National Authority, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Yemen) and Self Governing Territories (Anguilla, Bermuda, Gibraltar, Guam, Cayman Islands, Turks and Caicos Islands, BVI, Virgin Islands of the United States, Montserrat, New Caledonia, Pitcairn, American Samoa, Santa Elena and Tokelau).
Scholarship Description: Mexican Government is offering excellence scholarship program for foreign students.   Scholarships are available for pursuing special programs at Mexican host institute. The scholarships are not transferable and cannot be deferred to future years. Applicants will be informed of the results in writing by the corresponding Mexican embassy or the Mexican host institution.
Number of award(s): Not Known
Duration of award(s):
Visiting Professors: Minimum: One month and Maximum: Six months
High-level Conferences: Minimum: Five days and Maximum: One month
Genaro Estrada Scholarship for Specialists in Mexican Studies: Minimum one month and Maximum twelve months
Artist Residencies: Minimum: One month and Maximum: Six months
Media Residencies: Minimum: Five days and Maximum: One month
Improving the Quality of Mexican Secondary and Higher Education Institutions: Minimum: Five days and Maximum: One month
What does it cover? The Academic Exchange Office will arrange for and purchase the international airfare. If the applicant or the host institution purchases the ticket directly, they will not be reimbursed. If the applicant cancels his/her trip after the Foreign Ministry has purchased the plane ticket, he/she or the institution that nominated the applicant will be asked to reimburse the Foreign Ministry.
Visiting Professors:
-Monthly stipend equivalent to 5 (five) times the minimum salary in Mexico City, currently the equivalent of $10,515.00 pesos (approximately US$681.901 ).
-Round-trip international airfare at the beginning and end of the scholarship.
-Mexico City host institution Mexico City transportation. Any activities carried out elsewhere in Mexico during the stay must be paid for by the applicant.
-IMSS health insurance beginning in the third month of the grant.
High-level Conferences:
-Round-trip international airfare at the beginning and end of the grant.
-Mexico City host institution Mexico City transportation if the conference is given outside of Mexico City.
Genaro Estrada Scholarship for Specialists in Mexican Studies:
-Monthly stipend equivalent to 5 (five) times the minimum salary in Mexico City, currently the equivalent of $10,515.00 pesos (approximately US$681.901 ).
-Round-trip international airfare at the beginning and end of the scholarship.
-Mexico City host institution Mexico City transportation. Any activities carried out elsewhere in Mexico during the stay must be paid for by the applicant.
-IMSS health insurance beginning in the third month of the grant.
Artist Residencies:
-Monthly stipend equivalent to 5 (five) times the minimum salary in Mexico City, currently the equivalent of $10,515.00 pesos (approximately US$681.901 ).
-Round-trip international airfare at the beginning and end of the scholarship.
-Mexico City host institution Mexico City transportation. Any activities carried out elsewhere in Mexico during the stay must be paid for by the applicant.
-IMSS health insurance beginning in the third month of the grant.
Media Residencies:
-Monthly stipend equivalent to 5 times the minimum salary in Mexico City, currently the equivalent of $10,515.00 pesos (approximately US$681.901 ).
-Round-trip international airfare
Improving the Quality of Mexican Secondary and Higher Education Institutions:
-Monthly stipend equivalent to five times the minimum salary in Mexico City, currently the equivalent of $10,515.00 pesos (approximately US$681.901 ).
-Roundtrip international airfare at the beginning and end of the scholarship.
-Mexico City host institution Mexico City transportation
Selection Criteria: Not Known
Notification: Applicants will be informed of the results in writing by the corresponding Mexican embassy or the Mexican host institution. The files of any unsuccessful applicants will not be returned.
How to Apply: The complete application and accompanying documentation, as indicated by each program, must be received by the Academic Exchange Office at least one month before the start date of the activity. Applications will not be accepted directly from the applicants.  Applications sent by fax or email will not be accepted.  Only applications accompanied by all of the required documentation will be accepted. Original documents will not be accepted (only the medical certificate should be the original copy). The files of any unsuccessful applicants will not be returned.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is August 14, 2015.