Internship at the European Network Against Racism Location: Brussels

Internship in ENAR’s Policy Department

ENAR is currently seeking interns to contribute to the efforts of ENAR’s policy team.

With the aim of achieving an ethnic and gender balance in its team, ENAR endeavours to provide an optimum social and learning environment to all of its interns. People from groups affected by racial, ethnic or religious discrimination are especially encouraged to join our team.

Interested applicants should send their application on a rolling basis with an estimated date by which they would like to start the internship.

Applications, including a CV and a cover letter are to be sent to ENAR, 60 Rue Gallait, 1030 Brussels, Belgium, or by email to: info@enar-eu.org.

Conditions

Internships are unpaid, and the candidates should have an educational scholarship or be sponsored by an institution and for a period of 3 months or longer. Please note that European Union grants like ERASMUS or LEONARDO are ineligible.

Tasks to be performed by the intern during the internship

The intern would support the Policy Unit and Secretariat based on ENAR's current work programme. Key activities will include:

• Monitoring relevant policy developments within the European institutions
• Undertaking specific research for the policy unit concerning relevant topics at EU and national levels including research for documents of EU institutions concerning racism and equal treatment and other related issues
• Drafting factsheets and/or policy position papers
• Attending and reporting on external meetings
• Supporting in the design of conferences and relevant meetings related to policy as appropriate
• Supporting the administrative and logistical work related to ENAR campaigns and/or events
• Participating in any other task related to the post as deemed necessary and appropriate by the Director, Policy Manager and Policy Officers according to the particular skills and competencies of the intern.

Qualifications required

• Excellent English proficiency with distinctive and proven writing skills
• Fluency in French is a distinct advantage
• Good knowledge of different research methods
• Experience in researching on policy-related issues
• Good knowledge of the European institutions
• Good knowledge of human rights, discrimination, and anti-racism
• Diligence, accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Committed and flexible team-player, able to work in a multicultural environment
• Committed to the struggle against racism and the promotion of equal rights

Other

Currently, ENAR has a permanent staff of less than ten persons and as such, interns become fully integrated and key team players. We have always welcomed interns not only because they help in easing our workload, but because we value their insight as newcomers to the team and appreciate their suggestions and energy.

Because of ENAR’s expansive work programme, we have some flexibility in the tasks that an intern could perform. We try to discuss and strategize more specifically the activities of the intern based on the intern’s topics of interest and skills.