Internship – EU horizontal policy coordination (fulltime)

Party of European Socialists (PES)

Internship – EU horizontal policy coordination (fulltime)

The Party of European Socialists (PES) is a European political party, which brings together Socialist, Social Democratic, Democratic and Labour Parties of the European Union. There are 32 full member parties from the 27 EU member states plus the UK and Norway. In addition, there are 14 associate and 14 observer parties.

The PES acts as an important network organization for our member parties by providing policy advice, assistance, and organization of EU-related events. Our office is based in Brussels.

As we approach the campaign for the next European elections, the PES wants to strengthen the team with one additional trainee to provide support for horizontal policy matters and coordination, as well as the organisation of a series of conferences and meetings that will take place over the course of the next weeks and months.

Job description:

• Support the work of the PES EU Policy Unit, under the supervision of the head of unit and/or designated policy advisers :
  
  • On issues of horizontal policy coordination. For example:
    • Provide research and briefings policy and political issues
    • Drafting political documents: political declarations, speaking notes and background material for the leadership, etc
    • Monitoring policy developments and advising on possible PES actions
    • Follow congresses, conferences, meetings, seminars and preparing reports for the PES.
    • Provide material to the communication unit of the PES
    • Depending on the needs the trainee can be asked to follow more in-depth specific policy areas and work closely with the advisers in charge.

• for the organization of a series of policy-specific conferences and events, foreseen to take place in the runup to the European elections:
  • Helping in planning and executing meetings
  • Supporting the advisers in charge of the specific thematic issues with the compilation of lists, contact with potential speakers and guests, preparation of background material
  • Support with the logistical organisation of the event.

• Contribute to other duties as assigned.

Your profile:

• A high degree of political awareness and commitment to the core values of the PES
• Very good understanding of European decision-making, EU institutions and European politics
• Excellent organizational skills
• University degree or relevant experience
• Excellent research and writing skills
• Experience in organizing meetings and events
• Excellent English and at least 1 other EU language
• A flexible team-player with a high degree of motivation and pro-activeness
• A good command of office IT skills.

Practical information:

• Location : PES Headquarters, 10-12 Rue Guimard, Brussels
• Duration: starting preferably beginning February 2023 for 6 months
• This is a paid internship

Please send your application letter, accompanied by a detailed CV, to Achim Post, PES Secretary General, by 08/01/2023. Applications should be sent by e-mail to recruitment_eu_policy@pes.eu with the subject: “Intern – horizontal policy coordination & events”.

The PES promotes equal opportunities for women and men, and non-discrimination between candidates on any basis.