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Trainee for economic development

Organisation

Eurocities is the network of major European cities, comprising more than 200 members, working across a wide range of thematic areas that reflect cities’ priorities.

We are recruiting a trainee to work on topics linked to economic development, to become a member of the economic development team for six months initially, renewable for another 6 months, ideally starting in March 2023.

Eurocities is a dynamic and international team where we trust in people, value constructive exchanges and collaborative work. We help people thrive in a friendly, open and healthy environment while promoting a work/life balance.

Responsibilities

As trainee, you will play an important role in Eurocities’ daily work, with a focus on topics linked to economic development. You will work with the Team coordinator, covering topics such as the review of EU economic governance, local financing for the just transition, innovation and local ecosystems, local regeneration strategies, skills, and more. In this role, you will:

  • monitor policy initiatives and developments at the EU level on topics such as strategies of urban and regional development, spatial economics, innovation & entrepreneurship, finance & long-term investments, institutions & international economic relations and public services
  • carry out research, analysing policy documents
  • analyse policy documents and draft briefing notes
  • draft articles for Eurocities newsletter, update Eurocities web pages and other communications-related tasks
  • contribute to the organisation of the forum and working group meetings, both online and onsite
  • update members database
  • give general support to the economic development team
  • support the implementation of EU funded projects

Profile

You are proactive and enthusiastic about delivering positive results in a flexible manner.

Eurocities will support you in developing your skills for entering the workplace. We have set out below some skills that would help you get the most out of this traineeship.

You have:

  • a university degree, preferably linked to economic & regional development issues
  • basic knowledge and interest in local & regional economic development trends in the European Union
  • basic knowledge about economic development policies in the EU, the EU institutions and the role of local authorities
  • a keen interest in economic policies
  • excellent oral and written communications skills in English other languages is an asset
  • advanced writing skills
  • excellent organisational skills
  • problem-solving approach
  • good interpersonal skills for an international environment
  • experience with Microsoft Teams
  • digital awareness for online meetings

You are:

  • a dynamic team player
  • able to work independently
  • agile in a changing environment with the ability to juggle competing deadlines

We offer

  • a six-month traineeship contract, starting in March 2023, renewable for another 6 months;
  • a full-time position that will be carried out at Eurocities office in Brussels;
  • a remuneration of approximately €1,000 per month.

Important: Eurocities will provide you with a Belgian trainee contract (CIP “convention d’immersion professionnelle”). Due to the CIP requirements and conditions, the selected candidate will need to either live in Belgium or be willing to move to Belgium for the duration of the contract (candidates need to provide a Belgian address).

More information on this type of contract may be found on:

https://www.actiris.brussels/fr/citoyens/convention-d-immersion-professionnelle/

Benefits

  • meal vouchers
  • full reimbursement of public transport costs

Some other benefit examples are:

  • training opportunities and access to online training
  • a dynamic international team
  • a pleasant working environment
  • flexible working hours
  • part-time teleworking

Eurocities promotes the importance of a work life balance.

How to apply

Applicants are requested to send a letter of motivation explaining their suitability for the position, together with a CV by 12.00 on 3 March 2023 to: Patricia de Wouters, Head of HR, at jobs.trainees@eurocities.eu.

Please send the documents in pdf format and mention ‘CIP EDF’ in the subject line.

Interviews will be held in person on Friday 17 March 2023.

CV and personal data of non-selected candidates are not shared with anyone outside Eurocities and will be deleted immediately after the recruitment process. For more information, read our privacy policy.

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