Health Policy Assistant

Position description

As a Health Policy Assistant, you will be assisting the work of FEANTSA on health inequalities in connection to homelessness and contribute to the work of a European network with research, policy and advocacy. You will be responsible with the implementation of concrete actions, with assistance from the FEANTSA secretariat.

PROFILE

• Good communication and public speaking skills as well as written English. Additional languages are an asset.
• Understanding of the functioning of the European institutions and EU policy making.
• Interest in health and homelessness.
• Good writing and analytical skills.
• Pro-active, independent worker, self-motivation, purpose-driven, ability to multi-task, prioritise tasks effectively and respect deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a medium-size, busy, international team.

Advantageous:

• Professional/volunteer experience or academic understanding of homelessness.
• Previous experience and/or studies in public health and/or policies.
• Experience working in a (EU-level or national) not-for-profit or governmental organisation.

TASKS

The following list should be used as a reference. In no way will the intern be asked to fulfil all the tasks below simultaneously.

There will also be a certain flexibility according to the interests and learning objectives of the successful candidate:

• Monitor EU policy development in connection to public health and identify relevant files for the work of FEANTSA.
• Carry out research, good practice collection and mapping exercises on inadequate housing, health situation of people experiencing homelessness.
• Prepare and contribute to policy papers, research reports, newsletters, etc.
• Identify opportunities and regularly engage with EU institutions to promote the inclusion of homelessness in relevant public health policies.
• Contribute to the preparation, organisation, and follow-up of events within the organisation.
• Prepare technical reports, administrative deliverables.
• Represent FEANTSA at events and in different consortiums.
• Support the communication team and the core team of FEANTSA in disseminating activities.

Application instructions

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