EU Affairs Intern

Position description

The UNRWA Representative Office for Europe works at the crossroads of advocacy, representation and communication, liaising with different EU institutions and services such as the European Parliament, the European Commission, the European External Action Service, as well as with EU member states.

To help us in this, we are looking for an EU Affairs Intern to join our well-tuned Brussels Team for a challenging but exciting 5-6-month full-time voluntary internship, starting in mid-February 2025.

The internship will focus on supporting the daily work of a small, multicultural team of experts to which you will be fully integrated. After the internship. you will leave having gained specific knowledge on advocacy, communication and outreach at EU level, and insights on the work of the EU institutions in the realm of foreign policy and humanitarian aid.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Daily daily monitoring of news and updates from EU institutions and media, ensuring timely awareness of developments relevant to EU policy and political discussions;
• Attend sessions of parliamentary committees and meetings with MEPs, EU officials, conferences, internal meetings and other events, alongside senior staff or independently. You will be expected to draft clear and accurate minutes and reports for internal use;
• Assist in the preparation of meetings and advocacy activities through background research and the drafting of supporting materials, particularly for engagement with the European Parliament and other European institutions;
• Assist the office’s communication activities, such as preparing donor updates, drafting social media content, and supporting broader outreach efforts;
• Support the preparation of high-level visits of UNRWA representatives to Brussels, including compiling substantive background documents and logistical inputs as required;
• Maintaining and managing office’s EU contact database and provide other administrative support as required;
• Assisting with general requests for information pertaining to Palestine refugees.

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant field such as European Studies, Political Science, International Relations;
• Interest in and basic knowledge of EU institutions and/or EU Foreign Policy;
• Excellent spoken and written command of English;
• Good communication (orally and in writing) and interpersonal skills;
• Good research and drafting skills;
• A quick learner with a positive and proactive approach to work;
• Knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications;
• Eligibility to reside and work in Belgium;
• Availability and commitment to a fulltime 5 – 6 month internship.

Application instructions

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