Open Society Institute-Brussels Internship Program

Note: The application deadline has passed. Please check back in summer 2012 for the next call for applications.

OSI-Brussels, the EU policy arm of the Open Society Foundations, is currently looking for a policy intern to start in June 2012. The internship is for six months and the intern receives monthly remuneration if not already enrolled in a scholarship programme or receiving a grant.

Policy Intern

The main focus of the intern’s tasks will be related to the work of OSI-Brussels on EU’s policy related to justice, fundamental rights and home affairs, although s/he will be asked to complete tasks in other areas as required. The successful candidate will work at OSI’s office in Brussels under the supervision of a Senior Policy Officer.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the monitoring of EU policies and news in specific areas
• Assist with desk research on these issues
• Prepare briefing notes, meeting reports and other factual and analytical documents
• Attend relevant meetings at EU institutions, organisations and other internal and external events/ conferences
• Assist with forward planning/rolling advocacy calendar
• Update the contacts databases
• Assist with logistical or administrative tasks
• Perform other related duties as required

Requirements

• Minimum undergraduate degree in the field of EU studies, international affairs or human rights
• A Masters level degree in European or Human Rights law or in the field of European policy or integration would be an asset
• Experience in drafting policy documents
• Knowledge of the EU institutional architecture for justice and fundamental rights, including its primary and secondary provisions is essential
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Understand the functioning and policy context of the EU
• Experience within an NGO or international organisation is an asset
• Interest in the activities of OSI-Brussels office and the Open Society Foundations
• Computer literacy, with a good knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office
• Fluent spoken and written English required; knowledge of French and/or other EU languages is an asset
• Attention to detail, good communication and interpersonal skills required

To Apply

Note: The application deadline has passed. Please check back in summer 2012 for the next call for applications.