Entrepreneurship in the territories: is it the right time?
The Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum (EaP CSF) is a unique multi-layered regional civil society platform aimed at promoting European integration, facilitating reforms and democratic transformations in the six Eastern Partnership countries - Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine. Serving as the civil society and people-to-people dimension of the Eastern Partnership, the EaP CSF strives to strengthen civil society in the region, boost pluralism in public discourse and policy making by promoting participatory democracy and fundamental freedoms. EaP CSF is a non-profit, non-government, non-partisan civil society organization with its headquarters in Brussels.
We are looking for a trainee to start late March 2022 / beginning of April 2022 (at the latest) and work in the team of the EaP CSF Secretariat for 6 months. S/he will support the work of the EaP Index Manager and of the Membership Manager.
The Secretariat of EaP CSF serves as an information, coordination and expertise hub for the participants of the Forum, the bodies of the Forum, and stakeholders in Brussels and Eastern Partnership countries. It works to support the activities of the Steering Committee and enhance the advocacy and visibility of the Forum.
Description of the role
The selected trainee will assist in the production of the EaP Index and managing relations with EaP CSF members and internal communications with them, including working on and updating the EaP CSF database of members. S/he will also provide support to the EaP CSF Secretariat team on administrative and re-granting-related tasks.
Main responsibilities
· Data gathering;
· Participation in the analysis and needs assessment of the members of the Forum and contribution to the development of the capacity building activities;
· Preparation of bimonthly newsletter about updates from the members of the Forum;
· Conducting desk research on different aspects of EaP countries policies;
· Drafting texts, emails and reports;
· Liaising with the members of the Forum and contacts in Brussels and EaP countries;
· Database management and keeping the EaP CSF membership database and mailing lists up-to-date.
What we offer:
· Traineeship stipend covering daily expenses (CIP - Convention d’Immersion Professionnelle);
· Insight in the works of a civil society platform organisation;
· Skills enhancement and career mentorship;
· Working experience in Brussels (depending on COVID-19 measures) in a young and dynamic international team;
· Access to European and EaP networks;
· Possibility to attend conferences, networking events (upon availability);
· Possibility to work independently and acquire new skills.
Selection Process
Interested candidates should submit:
- CV in English (max. 2 pages)
- Cover letter in English (max. 1 page)
If applicable, candidates are also encouraged to submit one recent writing sample (i.e. report including samples of data analysis and data visualisation examples).
The applications should be sent to Cliquez sur candidater pour accéder aux informations. with the reference: “EaP CSF Index and Membership Traineeship” by Wednesday, 02 March 2022, 23:59 CET.
Pre-selected candidates will be asked to fill in an Excel based test during March 7-11, 2022. Successful candidates will be interviewed between March 14-18, 2022.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Only pre-selected candidates will be contacted and will be invited to perform a short test to assess their drafting abilities (in English) and Excel skills. Based on their performance, selected candidates will be invited to the final interview. Interviews will be conducted via Zoom.
Even with the possibility of working from home for most part of the traineeship (pending COVID-19 measures), the traineeship is considered as based in Brussels and the candidates must have a work-permit and must be legally entitled to work in Belgium throughout the whole period of their traineeship.
