NEW EU Partnership Assistant Internship Internship – Internship SOS Children’s Villages International Closing in 10 days Brussels

Location: SOS Children’s Villages International EU Representation, Brussels

Interviews: Will start immediately and continue until the vacancy has been filled

Contract: Fixed-Term: 6 months (starting at short notice) within the framework of the ‘Convention d’Immersion Professionnelle’

Reports to: Team Lead Institutional Partnership Development EU

SOS Children’s Villages, founded in 1949, is the world’s largest non-governmental organization focused on supporting children and young people without parental care, or at risk of losing it.

Child neglect, abuse and abandonment is everywhere. Families are at risk of separation. Locally led, we work in more than 130 countries and territories to strengthen families who are under pressure so they can stay together. When this is not in a child or young person’s best interests, we provide quality care according to their unique needs.

Together with partners, donors, communities, children, young people and families, we enable children to grow up with the bonds they need to develop and become their strongest selves. We speak up for each child’s rights and advocate for change so all children can grow up in a supportive environment.

Mission

Under the supervision of the Team Lead, the EU Partnership Assistant (Internship) will support

federation members to engage with European Union Institutions in Brussels and worldwide and to mobilise resources to support SOS CV programmes. This position offers a great opportunity to gain valuable work experience in institutional partnership development and to deepen your understanding of European funding mechanisms, project management, and collaboration with international NGOs and networks.

The team of the SOS Children’s Villages International EU Representation is based in Brussels and is currently composed of 6 employees. The main working language is English.

Tasks & Responsibilities 

• Supports the monitoring and dissemination of European funding opportunities
• Assists in managing the technical aspects of applications through the electronic systems of the European Commission (PROSPECT, PADOR, OPSYS and EU Funding & Tenders Portal)
• Assists in reviewing proposals and related documents
• Provides occasional logistical support for internal and external events
• Supports the Team Lead in coordinating with all relevant SOS CV teams and Member Associations, as well as liaising with other NGOs, networks such as VOICE, CONCORD, etc
• Supports capacity building activities for Member Associations
• Provides general administrative support

Requirements

• University degree in international relations / political sciences/ EU policies / international development /human rights social sciences and any other relevant degree
• Good understanding of the EU institutions and their funding processes
• Excellent research and analytical skills
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Excellent coordination and organization skills, including ability to plan, organize and deliver results
• High capacity to work independently within a small team
• Flexibility and team-player
• Fluency in English; proficiency in French is an asset
• Permission to live and work in the EU

We offer

• Compensation EUR 1.100 net per month
• Reimbursement of local transport
• Meal vouchers
• 6 months internship following the Convention d’immersion professionelle, according to Belgian labour law

If you are interested in this position, please submit your application with CV and a

motivation letter (max. 1 page) in English by 30th of September 2024 at the latest  at https://careers-sos-kd.icims.com

Please note

• The successful candidate will only be hired after formal approval by Bruxelles Formation which can take a few working days.
• The internship will fall under the Convention d’Immersion Professionnelle (CIP) or Beroepsinlevingsstage, a framework for internships in Belgium for recent graduates.
• SOS CVI does not cover relocation expenses or accommodation nor healthcare insurance.