INTERNSHIP IN EU AFFAIRS IN BRUSSELS AND ROME

Are you interested in an internship in EU policy?

Cittadinanzattiva APS is looking for a trainee to contribute to the development of its activities in the European framework. The selected candidate will be part of Active Citizenship Network (ACN) and will work together with the Director of European policies of Cittadinanzattiva and its team, located in Rome and Brussels.

The candidate will have the opportunity to develop competencies in the field of European projects, citizen’s involvement, advocacy, and policy making at the European Union level, communication, corporate governance, and citizens’ rights. He or she will also be involved in the management of other European initiatives and projects, particularly dealing with ACN’s Network and having relations with partners, institutions and private and public stakeholders.

The opportunity is available for all students and graduates passionate about citizens’ rights, civic participation, public policies, EU projects, with a good knowledge of the EU institutions, and a strong interest in current affairs and the European political landscape.

Candidate Profile

Skills, knowledge and qualifications:

• A university degree or studies in European and International Affairs, Communications, Economics and Finance, Business Administration or Political Science, Law is desirable.

• An excellent knowledge of the English language (spoken and written) and fluency in Italian are required, while the knowledge of a third foreign language is considered an asset.

• A very good knowledge of Microsoft Office.

• Networking & communication skills: capacity to establish and maintain relationships with the world of civic associations, institutions, and private entities.

• Ability to work in team but also unsupervised and under stress.

• Flexibility and experience in organizing events are desirable.

• Experience or specific interest in health management or consumer policy are desirable.

• Knowledge of the NGOs landscape.

• Availability to travel across Europe.

Job Description

Tasks will include:

• Supporting the ACN team in EU projects

• Attending EU face to face & online events and reporting activities