Policy and Advocacy Intern - Brussels

ONE is a global, nonpartisan organization fighting for a more just world by demanding the investments needed to create economic opportunities and healthier lives in Africa. We do this by deploying trusted and dynamic advocacy that leverages hard-hitting data, credible grassroots activism, creative political engagement, and strategic partnerships. We use all this to influence decision-makers to take action and tackle the world’s biggest challenges. Read more at www.one.org.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:

The Policy and Advocacy Intern will work with our EU team to support our policy and advocacy-related activities. The internship will be for 6 months in duration, beginning as soon as possible, and will be based in our Brussels office. The internship is remunerated at 1,095 EUR per month.

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL:

• Monitor European Parliament’s key committees and delegations, processes, hearings and partners for opportunities related to ONE’s work, taking thorough notes and reporting back to the Policy & Advocacy team,
• Collect, analyse, and edit reports on issues related to ONE’s EU policy and advocacy priorities,
• Schedule, prepare and attend internal and external meetings and events, taking thorough notes and reporting back to the Policy & Advocacy team,
• Support the Campaigns team with logistics for key events e.g. the launch of our yearly Youth Ambassador programme,
• Monitor EU and African current affairs and keep the Policy & Advocacy team informed,
• Draft blogs and content for ONE’s social media channels & website as needed, in collaboration with the Advocacy Coordinator,
• Keep the policy & advocacy contact database up to date,
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the supervisor or designee.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU:

• Student or recent graduate in International Development, Economics, Politics, Social Science, or the equivalent,
• Excellent experience of MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint),
• Demonstrable interest in campaigning, development issues, and Africa,
• Strong understanding of the EU institutions and EU policy-making,
• Excellent analytical and organizational capacities, able to manage competing deadlines,
• Strong sense of teamwork and collaboration,
• Ability to consistently apply good judgment and make good and responsible decisions,
• Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality regarding all aspects of work at all times.

TRAVEL:

No travel required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Proficiency in English, both verbal and written, is essential to the role. Proficiency in other EU Member States' languages is a strong asset.

PHYSICAL/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The position requires two mandatory in-office days per week (the same for the whole team), with the possibility to work remotely up to three days per week.

If you are ready to join the fight against extreme poverty and preventable disease, please submit a CV and a cover letter in English (explaining why you are the best person for the job) on ONE jobs. Applications received beyond that point may be reviewed on a rolling basis; we will conclude the search once we have identified a suitable candidate. Candidates that do not provide cover letters  will not be considered.

The internship is a CIP ( Convention d'immersion professionelle) remunerated €1,095 net a month.