Internship at the European Health & Fitness Association Location: Brussels DL: 30 September 2011

EHFA - the European Health & Fitness Association, www.ehfa.eu, is recruiting a communication
trainee for a 6-month period to start as soon as possible.
We are looking for motivated young graduate, with very good communication and organisation
skills. A very good knowledge of written and spoken English is necessary, plus knowledge of any
other EU languages (Dutch, French, German, Italian).
The communication trainee will assist the EHFA team in various tasks:
Support in organisation of EHFA events, drafting invitations and their follow up, overall
practical organisation of the events, as well as drafting of press releases related to the event
organisation, database management;
Other communication activities will include updating of the EHFA website, and all other
communication materials, as well as updating the database.
Internship requirements:
Background in communication, business management, political sciences, journalism
Very good IT skills
Well organised, flexible, pro-active and able to work independently
Team player, able to work in a small team
Excellent written and spoken English, other languages an asset (eg.: German, Dutch, French,
Italian)
Affinity with Sports/FitnessPrevious experience in events organisation is an asset!
Internship conditions:
The successful trainee will be offered a 6-month “convention d’immersion professionnelle” under
the Belgian law, including the following:
o Expenses reimbursement of 700€ per month
o Multinational small team in the heart of Brussels
The trainee will work under the supervision of the Head of Brussels Office.
To apply please send a CV and cover letter outlining your motivation and availability in
English using the subject line "Application for EHFA Internship" by e-mail to:
thesecretariat@ehfa.eu The deadline is 30 September 2011.

Internships at INTERPOL, Lyon (France)

Internships at INTERPOL, Lyon (France)

INTERPOL offers the possibility of internship for a limited number of persons from INTERPOL Member Countries. Please read the INTERPOL’s Internship policy.

INTERPOL offers continuous openings for internships.  The minimum duration of an internship is 2 months.  The maximum duration is 11 months. 

Applicants are requested to complete the Internship Application Form.  Applications are valid for a period of one year as from the date they are received by INTERPOL.

Internship Application forms are to be sent to:

Police Training and Development Directorate

If you have not received a reply from INTERPOL within three weeks after submission of your application, this means that INTERPOL does not have an internship to propose you for the time being. INTERPOL will only contact you if there is a possibility of internship.

INTERPOL shall not be liable for any injury, disability, or death suffered by an Intern, or for any medical or hospital expenses which may be incurred in the course of his/her internship. Interns will be requested to provide proof of enrolment in a health insurance plan. INTERPOL shall not be liable for any material or physical damage that the Intern may cause to third parties, except in cases where such damage was a result of the performance of duties as instructed by INTERPOL officials.  Interns are covered by INTERPOL's civil liability insurance for the performance of their duties as Interns. 

Once the internship has been approved by INTERPOL, the Intern will be requested to read the INTERPOL Internship General conditions, and sign the attached declaration.

The intern is responsible for:

• finding his/her own accommodation (list of accommodation in Lyon - Acrobat file), and
• obtaining the necessary visa for entering the country, if applicable.

All kind of travel costs must be borne by the interns themselves.

The intern will receive from INTERPOL an allowance of EUR 550 a month.

The Police Training and Development Directorate

Research Assistant Programme at the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, Brussels.

Research Assistant Programme at the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, Brussels.
The NATO Parliamentary Assembly usually employs twelve paid Research Assistants from NATO member and Associate nations each year. In general, six of these start in late January and finish in early June. The second group starts in August and finishes in late November or early-December.

All applications from candidates with the appropriate qualifications are placed on a list for consideration. Their names remain on the list for consideration for about twelve months. Candidates are requested to inform the Assembly if they cease to be available to take up a position during that time.
The Assembly receives well over two hundred applications per year from very well qualified candidates.
Every effort is made to assess applications objectively, but many factors must be taken into account. These include the need for a regional balance among participants in the programme. Consequently, it is rare to select two candidates from the same nation for the same intake. Due to the large number of applicants, only candidates selected to participate will be contacted. The names of those selected will be published on this website. See below for further details regarding candidates from NATO Member Countries and from Associate Delegation Nations.
Information for all candidates
The NATO Parliamentary Assembly is the parliamentary consultative organization of the Atlantic Alliance, comprising 257 members of the national parliaments of the 28 NATO member countries, as well as legislators from 14 Associate Member Nations.
The Assembly is divided into five committees: the Committee on the Civil Dimension of Security, the Defence and Security Committee, the Economics and Security Committee, the Political Committee and the Science and Technology Committee. The full Assembly meets twice a year in different member countries at the invitation of national parliaments. Sub-committees and Special Groups examine specific issues and conduct fact-finding missions throughout the year.
The International Secretariat of the Assembly is based in Brussels and is staffed by some 30 people from the various NATO member countries. The main task of research assistants is to contribute, at the request of Committee Directors or Senior Management, to the research necessary for the drafting of the Assembly reports and other documents. The job occasionally entails some administrative work, but most tasks are research oriented.
Research assistants are recruited for a four to five-month period with a one-month probationary period. Due to the Assembly's work schedule, research assistants are usually requested to commence work either in late January or late August. The stipend is EURO 720 net per month. The Assembly provides a spacious and recently renovated shared five-bedroom townhouse in the European quarter of Brussels free of charge for the Researchers, as well as a basic health insurance policy for the duration of the internship.
Candidates should be completely fluent in oral and written English and/or French. If neither is mother tongue, certified evidence of proficiency level will be required. Knowledge of other European languages is a further asset.
Applicants should apply by typewritten or word-processed letter, indicating their areas of interest and competence, nationality, and period of availability. A curriculum vitæ and two letters of recommendation from referees well acquainted with the applicant's recent work should also be forwarded to the International Secretariat. All documents should be forwarded in one package only, either by post or by email, to the address below.
Please note that the Assembly receives a very large number of applications for only a few places. The names of those selected will be posted on this website.
Qualifications for candidates from NATO member countries
Candidates must possess a first degree and a Master's degree (or equivalent) in Political Science, International Relations or related subjects. Preference will be given to candidates who have recently completed their Master's degree. Ph.D. candidates and those who have recently completed their doctoral work are also welcome to apply but should recognize that during their tenure with the NATO PA, their workday will be dedicated to Assembly defined projects.

Qualifications for candidates from Associate delegation countries
Candidates with backgrounds in academia, government, policy research institutions or journalism are considered. In general, candidates should have a Master's degree (or equivalent) in Political Science, International Relations or related subjects.
Applications or requests for information should be sent to:
Director of Research Assistant Programme
NATO Parliamentary Assembly
3 place du Petit Sablon
B - 1000 BRUSSELS
or by E-mail.

Internship at Friends of the Earth Europe Brussels 800 Eur per Month

Internship at Friends of the Earth Europe Brussels / Communications Intern

Full time and working in the FoEE office in Brussels
Position to start ideally on the 26th of April 2011. Based in Brussels, full time, for 6 months.

This is a unique opportunity to join and learn within the communications team of a green NGO working at a European level in Brussels. If you can demonstrate an interest in environmental issues, the ability and willingness to learn fast, we can in return offer you the chance to learn and contribute to the support of FoEE campaigns on issues including climate change, corporate accountability, food and biodiversity.

The position we are offering consists of:

Communications

External communications & website support:

• Draft copy for the website and publications, articles, press releases, stories for internal publications and other materials as requested
• Edit and proofread materials including reports, funding applications, briefings, articles, press releases, letters, and copy for the website
• Support the Communications team  in keeping the current FoEE website up-to-date and populated with relevant resources and materials
• Assist in the development and maintenance of FoEE’s social media and web 2.0 presence
• Contribute to the development of a new FoEE website, including communicating  with stakeholders and carrying out consultation
• Contribute to creative brainstorming for campaign communications plans
• Support the development of communications tools and materials for FoEE campaigns including videos, cyberactions, exhibitions, presentations
• Help the Communications team respond promptly to incoming media enquiries
• Follow up calls to journalists to sell-in events or stories
• Help keep media contacts and distribution lists up to date through regular updates to the media database
• Assist with ongoing monitoring of FoEE’s presence in the media
• Undertake basic design work for use in publications and on the website

Internal Communications:

• Contribute to keeping the current FoEE internal website up to date
• Contribute to the development of a new FoEE internal website, including gathering and uploading content
• Support keeping internal email lists up to date
• Assist the Communications Team with the production and distribution of the quarterly FoEE internal electronic newsletter, including sourcing content and images, drafting stories, editing and proofreading, and doing design work

Support to Communications function

• Stand in for Communications Officers when away

Events support

• Support the Events Officer with the logistical preparations of events including media stunts, street actions, meetings, seminars, and conferences
• Contribute to creative brainstorming of ideas for media stunts and events
• Participate in the design and ordering of events materials

Skills

• Commitment to the values, vision and mission of Friends of the Earth
• Educated to degree standard, at least 6 months relevant work experience
• Native speaker standard of English
• Able to demonstrate a clear aptitude for learning
• Attention to detail
• A natural communicator
• Strong and proficient writing skills
• Knowledge of other European languages is an advantage (especially French)
• Experience of software like Dreamweaver and Adobe Photoshop an advantage
• Knowledge of EU institutions and media desirable
• High levels of motivation, good team player, confident telephone skills, creativity, flexibility, sense of humour, political awareness

The intern will be based in our office in an ecological and energy sustainable building in Brussels - a busy and highly motivating working environment in an international NGO.

Please send a cover letter explaining how your skills and experiences meet the needs of the internship, your resume/CV and contact details for two references by e-mail to: commsinternfoeeurope.org

Closing date: midnight on Sunday 3rd April  2011.

FoEE will provide a contribution to living costs of EUR 800 per month

Interviews will take place in the week commencing 11th of April 2011. We regret that only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

Friends of the Earth Europe campaigns for sustainable and just societies and for the protection of the environment. It unites more than 30 national organisations with thousands of local groups and is part of the world's largest grassroots environmental network, Friends of the Earth International.  

www.foeeurope.org