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Vesalius Internship Programme 2020 Catalogue

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IndexRegulations 3-4

Internship Procedures 5

Code of Conduct 6

Dates and Deadlines 7-8

Student Report Guidelines 9

Internship Partners Index 10-11

Internship Profiles 12

Regulations for VeCo Students

For Degree-Seeking Students

• Degree-seeking students must have completed at least 90 ECTS

• They have a minimum GPA of 2.7

• They have attended the Internships and Career workshop

• VeCo students are allowed to complete only one internship for credits during their Bachelor pro-gramme

• VeCo students have to work a minimum of 150 hours at the internship partner and will earn 6 ECTS. During the Spring and Fall semesters, interns work at the internship partner for about 14 hours a week

• Double internships are not available for VeCo students

• Interns may not receive financial remuneration for the internship

• The internship will be related to the student’s major

• Students must check the internship catalogue for the semester during which they want to undertake the internship and choose up to three internship offers

• The resume and cover letters must each be 1-page long

• The internship application must be submitted online. BA Degree seeking students online application: https://goo.gl/forms/DToalaRmYdTtyv2f2 MA Degree seeking students online application: https://goo.gl/forms/e48nSnRQSoYrlds12

• Late applications will not be considered

• Students must indicate their cumulative GPA on the resume

• Students must be aware that due to the highly-competitive nature of the internship programme, there is no guarantee that they will be selected for the internships for which they have applied

• If selected for an interview, students must carefully prepare themselves for the interview

• Once students have started an internship, they may not withdraw from it except under extraordinary circumstances, and then only with the permission of the Internship Officer, Internship Advisor and the Vice-Dean for Education.

• Students must abide by the internship programme deadlines published on the Vesalius College website at www.vesalius.edu/academics/vesalius-internship-programme/info-for-students/deadlines/

http://www.vesalius.edu/academics/vesalius-internship-programme/info-for-students/deadlines/

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Regulations for Study Abroad Students For Study Abroad Students

•Before applying, students must have obtained prior approval from their home university for transfer-ring the internship grade and credits back to their home university transcript

•For a single internship, students have to work a minimum of 150 hours at the internship partner and they will earn 6 ECTS (equivalent to 3 US credits), which means about 14 hours a week during the Spring or Fall semesters. For a double internship, students will have to work for 280 hours at the intern-ship partner, which is about 24 hours a week (12 ECTS – 6 US credits).

•Interns may not receive financial remuneration for the internship

•The internship will be related to the student’s major

•Students must check the internship catalogue for the semester during which they want to undertake the internship and choose up to three offers

•Students must abide by the internship programme deadlines published on Vesalius College website at www.vesalius.edu/academics/vesalius-internship-programme/info-for-students/deadlines/

•The resume and the cover letters must each be 1-page long and must be reviewed by the home univer-sity prior to submission to Vesalius College

•The internship application must be submitted online. https://goo.gl/forms/DToalaRmYdTtyv2f2 If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected]

•Late applications will not be considered

•Vesalius College will not accept failure of grade transfer as a valid excuse to withdraw from the intern-ship programme

•Students must indicate their cumulative GPA on the resume

•Students must be aware that due to the highly competitive nature of the internship programme, there is no guarantee that they will be selected for the internships to which they have applied

•If selected for interviews students must carefully prepare for the interview, most interviews will take place via Skype

•Prior to their interviews, students must acquire and activate a SKYPE ID and add it on their internship application form

•Once students have started an internship, they may not withdraw from it except under extraordinary circumstances, and then only with permission of the Study Abroad and Internship Office.

Internship Procedures

•Students read the internship profiles and select the three internships that most interest them

•Complete the online application and upload all the documents required. Before completing this online form, please make sure that you have followed the information and files below ready:

o Skype ID o A resume o Three cover letters (each tailored to a desired position/job description) o A recommendation letter from a University Professor o A signed copy of the Internship Regulations and Code of Conduct. Find it on the following link: https://www.vesalius.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Int-Regulations-and-Code-of-Conduct.pdf o A certificate of no criminal conviction (if required and indicated in the internship description) o The resume and cover letters must each be 1-page long. *Please note: any documents (CV, cover letter, etc.) should be sent in the following format: LastName_FirstName_TitleOfDocument. Ex.: Sanders_Peter_CoverLetterforEmbassyOfHonduras

• If internship partners are interested in the profiles received, the internship team will arrange interviews between the candidates and the organizations/companies

• The intern and the internship partner will agree together upon a work schedule

• If an internship partner offers a candidate the internship, he/she should accept or decline the offer within 24 hours

During the Internship

• Students will be assigned an internship supervisor at the company and an internship advisor at the College (a Professor)

• For the Spring and Fall internship, interns are expected to work for an average of 14 hours a week until the completion of 150 hours

• Interns must introduce themselves to their internship advisors via email and provide them with their contact details in the first week

• Interns must keep a log of hours worked, signed by the internship supervisor

• Half way through their internship, students must arrange a meeting with their internship advisor, and complete a mid-term Self-Evaluation form

• Interns must keep their internship advisor and Study Abroad Office aware of any problems or difficul-ties that arise during the internship.

After the Internship

• Students must hand their log of hours worked to their internship advisor

• They must write a report (2000-2500 words) about their internship experience

• They will receive a letter-grade from their internship advisor

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mailto:[email protected]

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Code of Conduct

Students are expected to behave in a professional and ethical manner during the entirety of the application and selection process, as well as during the course of the semester-long internship. This includes, but is not limited to:

During the application and selection process:

• Students must reply to emails sent by the Internship & Careers Office of Vesalius College.

• Students are strictly forbidden to directly contact the internship partners. All communication between the candidates and the internship partners must go through the Internship & Careers Office of Vesalius College.

• Students must be on time for their Skype interviews.

• If an internship partner offers a candidate an internship, the latter must accept or decline the offer in writing by sending an email to the Internship Coordinator within 24 hours.

During the internship:

• Respect deadlines

• Be on time for work

• Be polite and cooperative

• Be supportive and proactive

• Turn in assignments on time

• Follow through on commitments

• Do not conduct personal business during work hours

• Dress code: maintain a neat appearance and dress appropriately

• Seek to further your professional development by improving skills and acquiring new knowledge. Stu-dents should not be afraid to ask for additional work, or try to come up with some projects on their own

• Occasionally, students may encounter some problems or difficulties during their internship. We en-courage our students to tackle the problem from the beginning and not leave it until the end of the internship. The Study Abroad Office and the Internship Advisors can provide students with guidance, but students should first try to solve the problem on their own.

Dates and DatelinesSpring 2020 14 October 2019

17 October 2019

1 November 2019

25 – 29 November 2019

2 – 13 December 2019

27 January 2020

2 March - 6 March 2020

8 May 2020

11 May 2020

Internship catalogue available online

Mandatory Careers Workshop for Vesalius College students applying to the Vesalius Internship Programme

Last day to apply online

Notification of interviews

Interviews; they will take place via Skype or in person

First day of internships: During 1st week of classes, if you are offered an internship, please check if you have registered to the internship course (INT381G) on the online registration form. If not, you will have to fill out a “Drop/Add” form to confirm you are taking the internship

Mid-term meeting with Internship Advisor

Last day of internships

Submit final report no later than this date

Summer 2020 March (date to be confirmed)

10 April 2020

20 April – 8 May 2020

2 June 2020

10 July 2020

12 July 2020

Fall 2020

5 June 2020

15 June – 10 July 2020

31 August 2020 (date to be confirmed)

Mandatory Career Workshop for Vesalius College students applying to the Vesalius Internship Programme



First day of internships: During 1st week of classes, if you are offered an internship, please check if you have registered to the internship course (INT381G) on the online registration form. If not, you will have to fill out a “Drop/Add” form to confirm you are taking the internship





First day of internships: During 1st week of classes, if you are offered an internship, please check if you have registered to the internship course (INT381G) on the online registration form. If not, you will have to fill out a “Drop/Add” form to confirm you are taking the internship.

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Dates and DatelinesFall 2020

5 – 9 October 2020 (dates to be confirmed)

4 December 2020 (dates to be confirmed)

6 December 2020

Mid-term meeting with Internship Advisor



Student Report Guidelines

At the conclusion of the internship, interns have to write a report between 2000-2500 words. The grade will be based upon the daily log of hours, the internship supervisor’s evaluation, and the above mentioned report.

The report should demonstrate academic rigour in content and style. It is a personal record of what interns learned and experienced during the internship. The report has to include:

• A description of the organisation/company. Please note that a simple copy and paste from the organi-sation’s website will not be accepted

• A description of the projects and tasks carried out by the company department where the intern worked

• An evaluation of the work done by the intern and of how beneficial the intern’s work has been for the organisation

• A list of activities undertaken during the internship including: a) supervisor’s name, b) intern’s respon-sibilities, c) a detailed description of the intern’s main tasks and projects, specifying the assigned task as well as the area where the intern excelled and encountered challenges

• An analysis, supported by relevant examples (both positive and negative), of the experience had during the internship; i.e. what was it like to work there?

• An evaluation of the internship as a learning experience in terms of: a) pre-professional training, b) responsibilities, c) teamwork, and d) psychology of the workplace

The report has to be in line with Vesalius “house style”:

• Cover sheet with a centred title: Internship at (Internship Partner Name), and at the lower left of the page: your name, the internship code, your Internship Advisor’s name, and the semester and year (i.e. SPRING 2020) on four separate lines

• Standard 12-point font, double-spaced throughout, indentation of 5 spaces for new paragraphs, and pagination at upper right

• Attachments and annexes should be clearly labelled and their purpose explained

• If you are unsure about the Vesalius “house style,” please check with your internship advisor

The report is an academic document, and it has to be written in a clear style and in an academic tone. Students are expected to proofread the report for grammar, punctuation and spelling. Reports that are defi-cient in any of these areas will be returned for revision, please note that the grade for the internship could be impacted negatively by any delay in the submission of revised reports.

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Internship Partners by Major

Spring Summer Fall BUS COM IA LAW PagesVeCo - DIPPO X X X X X 12VeCo - International and European Law I X X X X 13VeCo - International and European Law II X X X X 14VeCo - Internatioanal Affairs Department I X X X 15VeCo - International Affairs Department II X X X X 16VeCo - Global Communications Department X X X 17VeCo Business and Economics Department X X 18Belgian American Education Foundation Spring Profile X X 19

Belgian American Education Foundation Summer Profile X X 20

Belgian American Education Foundation Fall Profile X X 21

Caramel Publishing I X X X X X 22Caramel Publishing II X X X X X 23Clear Europe X X X X 24Close the Gap X X X 25COGEN Europe X X X X X 26Co-Mana X X X X 27Cross-Border I X X X X 28Cross-Border II X X X X X X X 29Digital Leadership Institute Direct Selling E X X X X X X X 30Direct Selling Europe X X X X 31Embassy of Honduras X X X X X 32Embassy of the Dominican Republicblic X X X X X X 33European Citizen Action Service pu X X 34EUCORD I - Communications X X X X 35-36EU Observer X X X X X X 37EUREGHA X X X X X X 38Euro Jobsites I - Marketing Research X X X X X X X 39Euro Jobsites II - Legal Marketing X X X X 40Europe For Business (Remote position) X X X X X 41

Important: New internship positions might be added; therefore, we recommend you to submit your internship application towards the deadline.

Internship Partners by Major

Spring Summer Fall BUS COM IA LAW PagesThe Commission for EducationalExchange between the UnitedStates of America, Belgium andLuxembourg (Fulbright)

X X X X X 42

Gresham Belson Hotel - Front Office X X X X 43Gresham Belson Hotel - Sales X X X X 44Gresham Belson Hotel - Accounting X X X X X 45ICom Insitute for Competitiveness X X X X X X 46Laffineur Law Firm X X X X X 47L’Osservatorio X X X X X X 48Ludwig von Mises Institute Europe (Leuven) X X X X X X 49-50

Make Mothers Matter EU Delegation X X X X X X 51-52Management Centre Europe I X X X X X 53Management Centre Europe II X X X X X 54Martin’s Hotels X X X X 55New Europe I X X X X X 56New Europe II X X X X X 57Rolex X X X X 58Schuman European Affairs X X 59-60Solar Solidarity X X X X X 61Solidbot X X X X 62The Growth of a Game X X X X X 63The Skateroom X X X X X 64Twipe Digital Publishing (Leuven) X X X X 65WeBrussels ussels X X 66-67

Important: New internship positions might be added; therefore, we recommend you to submit your internship application towards the deadline.

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NameVeCo - Department of Interna-tional Programmes, Projects and Outreach Website www.vesalius.edu

MissionTo educate students in an open and tolerant environment, within a multi-disciplinary curriculum designed without artificial barriers between disciplines, in order to prepare them for academic, pro-fessional, and personal success.

KeywordsCommunication, Outreach, Events, Management, Liasion, Research,

Internship profile Spring / Fall

Our Intern will support our team with:

• Business development and market analysis • Writing reports and presenting findings • Creating, monitoring and evaluating international programs • Creating and circulating marketing material • Organising short summer and winter educational programs • Working on your own individual project

Requirements and skills

Our Intern will support our team with the organization and evaluation of international programmes:

• Background in Business and/or Communication or International Affairs • Strong interest in International Education • Enthusiastic team-worker and comfortable working independently • Creative mind with excellent analytical skills • Detail-oriented and reliable • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and professional communication • Have a passion for photography. Some experience with Microsoft ap-plications, video and/or photo-editing software (e.g., and Photoshop, InDesign) is a plus • Have a strong interest in outreach and some familiarity with social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram)

By the end of the internship you will have learned to:

• Support and implement International Programmes • Apply business development strategies • Collect, analyse and present data • Develop marketing management skills • Organise events

NameVeCo - International and European Law Department with Dr. Dordelly-Rosales Website www.vesalius.edu


KeywordsEuropean and International Law, Legal Research

About us Spring / Summer /Fall

Dr. Nelson Dordelly-Rosales is the head of Department of International and European Law, he holds an LL.D (Doctor of Law) from the University of Ottawa, Canada as well as LL.M (Master of Law) from the same Univer-sity. In addition, Dr. Dordelly Rosales holds a Master degree in Education (M.Ed.) from the University of Saskatchewan, Canada. He also received his J.D (Juris Doctor) Universidad Católica Andrés Bello, Venezuela as well as his Bachelor Honours in Education from the same Latin American University. Prior to joining Vesalius College, Dr. Dordelly Rosales was a professor at the University of Ottawa in Canada, teaching different courses including international law, environmental law, human rights, transitional justice and sustainable development before taking up the post of director of the sustainable development and human rights as part of the master law programme at the University of Antwerp. Dr. Dordelly-Rosales’s research is focused on international human rights, international law and legal theory. He has several publications and is a regular contributor to The Hill Times in Canada and appears as a commentator in several TV news networks including CPAC and EURONews.

Internship profile I

The candidate will assist the head of the department on day-to-day activi-ties of the law department. This includes assistance in the management of the department, assist on organization of events, social media and other important tasks. In addition, the candidate will assist and support the head of the Department on special projects that arise from time to time.Under Prof. Dordelly Rosales’s supervision you will complete the following tasks:

1) Legal research on International and European Law. 2) Mapping Think Tanks, influential members of the European Parliament and legal scholars3) Mapping academic institutions and organizations 4) Assist on the organization of academic events5) Assist on the development of the department’s strategy.


The successful candidate should have the following requirements:

• Writing skills in English• Curiosity to learn more about international and European human rights• Knowledge of legal research • Team player capable of working alone• Computer Skills, especially social media related; the geekier the better :)

www.vesalius.edu

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NameVeCo - International and European Law Department with Dr. Dordelly-Rosales Website www.vesalius.edu


KeywordsAssistant Professor, Law, Legal Research, Human Rights

About us Spring / Summer /Fall

Dr. Nelson Dordelly-Rosales is the head of Department of International and European Law, he holds an LL.D (Doctor of Law) from the University of Ottawa, Canada as well as LL.M (Master of Law) from the same Univer-sity. In addition, Dr. Dordelly Rosales holds a Master degree in Education (M.Ed.) from the University of Saskatchewan, Canada. He also received his J.D (Juris Doctor) Universidad Católica Andrés Bello, Venezuela as well as his Bachelor Honours in Education from the same Latin American University. Prior to joining Vesalius College, Dr. Dordelly Rosales was a professor at the University of Ottawa in Canada, teaching different courses including international law, environmental law, human rights, transitional justice and sustainable development before taking up the post of director of the sustainable development and human rights as part of the master law programme at the University of Antwerp. Dr. Dordelly-Rosales’s research is focused on international human rights, international law and legal theory. He has several publications and is a regular contributor to The Hill Times in Canada and appears as a commentator in several TV news networks including CPAC and EURONews.

Internship profile II

The candidate will assist the head of the department on day-to-day activi-ties of the law department. This includes assistance in the management of the department, assist on organization of events, social media and other important tasks. In addition, the candidate will assist and support the head of the Department on special projects that arise from time to time.Under Prof. Dordelly Rosales’s supervision you will complete the following tasks:1) Conduct Legal research on International human rights 2) Conduct Legal research on legal theory3) Assist on the course content and design assignments5) Assist on development academic materials, research papers, and other academic tasks.



• Writing skills in English• Curiosity to learn more about international human rights, legal theory and legal skills. • Knowledge of legal research • Team player capable of working alone• Computer Skills, especially social media related; the geekier the better :)

NameVeCo International Affairs Department with Dr. Liss Website www.vesalius.edu


KeywordsResearch, International Affairs

About us Spring / Fall

Starting in January 2020, Dr. Carolin Liss is an Assistant Professor of

International Affairs at Vesalius College. She received her Ph.D. in

Political Science and Asian Studies from Murdoch University, Austra-

lia. Previously, she worked at the Peace Research Institute Frankfurt,

Griffith University, and Murdoch University. Her research focuses on

piracy, transnational criminal activities, maritime security and the

privatization of security. She is the author of Oceans of Crime: Mari-

time Piracy and Transnational Security in Southeast Asia and Bangla-

desh (2011) and the co-editor of Regulating Private Maritime Security

Providers (Ocean Development & International Law, 2015) and Piracy

in Southeast Asia. Trends, Hot Spots and Responses (2017).


The Intern duties & Responsibilities will include:

Desk research on non-traditional security issues such as maritime pi-

racy, transnational crime, and the privatization of security. Reviewing

and analyzing the literature as well as relevant data.


The successful candidate should have the following skills:

• Good writing skills in English.

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc).

• For some projects, Spanish or Arabic language skills are an advantage

(but not required).

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NameVeCo - International Affairs Department with Dr. Kim Website www.vesalius.edu


KeywordsResearch, International Affairs and Communication

About us Spring / Summer / Fall

Tongfi Kim is an Assistant Professor of International Affairs at Vesalius

College and a Senior Researcher at the KF-VUB Korea Chair in Brus-

sels, Belgium. He specializes in military alliances and international

security of East Asia. He is the author of The Supply Side of Security: A

Market Theory of Military Alliances (2016, Stanford University Press).

He received his Ph.D. in Political Science from Ohio State University

(2010) and has previously worked at Purdue University (USA), Griffith

University (Australia), and Peace Research Institute Frankfurt (Ger-

many).



• Desk research on the version 4.0 of the Alliance Treaty Obligations

and Provisions (ATOP) dataset. Either statistical analysis or in-depth

analysis of individual alliance agreements.

• Desk research on current news about international security of East

Asia



• Good writing skills in English.

• Basic knowledge of Social Science research methods.

• Preferably familiarity with Stata or other statistical software.

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point,

etc).

NameVeCo - Global Communications Department with Dr. Terzis Website www.vesalius.edu


KeywordsResearch Internship


Georgios Terzis is an Associate Professor and Senior Researcher at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB); Vesalius College & Institute for European Studies. He is the founding Chair of the Journalism Studies Section of the European Communication Research and Education Association. His research focuses on media and security governance, European media governance, public diplomacy, foreign correspon-dence and the development of pan-European media.

Internship profile


• Desk research on the role of foreign correspondents on Cultural and Science Diplomacy for the EU project EL-CSID: http://www.el-csid.eu • Desk research on the role of art in conflict resolution and related dissemination activities of the REPAST project www.repast.eu


The successful candidate should meet the following requirements:

• Written and spoken proficiency in English • Basic knowledge of Social Science research methods• Able to design on-line surveys with Google Docs and possibly Survey Monkey • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc)

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NameVeCo - Business and Entrepreneur-ship Department with Dr. Billingsley Website www.vesalius.edu

MissionTo educate students in an open and tolerant environment, within a multi-disciplinary curriculum designed without artificial barriers between disciplines, in order to prepare them for academic, profes-sional, and personal success.

KeywordsResearch Internship

Internship profile Spring

Frank Billingsley is an Assistant Professor and Head of the Business

and Foundation Program at Vesalius College.

The Intern duties & responsibilities will consist of two major tasks:

1.) Desk research to benchmark VeCo’s Foundation Program to other

international programs. The main areas of benchmarking will be

course offerings, learning outcomes, length of program, and diversi-

fication of programs (language vs academic readiness). It is expected

that a minimum of 25 programs are evaluated in detail (estimated

hours +/-50 hours).

2.) Desk research on the women issues in higher education. The re-

search will be guided by points of salary, position, professorship level,

and public opinion (estimated hours +/-100 hours).

3.) It is expected that each project be charted, and a research report

written at the completion of each project.



• Written and spoken proficiency in English

• Basic knowledge of Social Science research methods

• Internet research ability

• Ability to work independently

• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point,

etc.)

NameBelgian American Education Foundation

Websitewww.BAEF.be

MissionTo promote exchange in high ed-ucation between Belgium and the U.S.A. and vice versa.

VisionEmpowering young talented stu-dents and/or researchers.

KeywordsStudy and research exchange, Bel-gian and US top universities.

About us Spring

The Belgian American Educational Foundation offers study and re-search fellowships to Belgians to pursue their studies or post-doctoral research in the US and reciprocally to Americans to come for study or pursue research here at a Belgian University. In 2020 we will celebrate our centennial. For more information please visit the website: http://www.baef.be.

Internship profile (Spring)

The Intern will work in close cooperation with Marie-Claude Hayoit, the program manager and with the Executive Director Thomas Simon.

Main Duties & Responsibilities will be:

• Help with the digital communication of the Foundation by ameliorat-ing the BAEF website and social media in view of the centennial anni-versary of the Foundation• Attending and participating to info sessions at Belgian universities to promote the B.A.E.F. study and research Fellowships for the U.S.• Give advice on how to apply to US universities by phone or through email • Check the eligibility criteria of MBA applicants• Follow-up the candidates’ application files, assemble their letters of reference and TOEFL or GMAT test results.



• Have an interest in the US and Belgian higher education systems• Be fluent in English • Be familiar with regular computer programs such as Excel and Power-Point • Be capable of updating website and social media• Be a person of confidence and on which you can count on

Notes

This internship will begin the week of February 3, 2020.

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Websitewww.BAEF.be

Missionto promote exchange in high ed-ucation between Belgium and the U.S.A. and vice versa.



About us Summer


Internship profile (Summer)

The Intern will work in close cooperation with Marie-Claude Hayoit, the program manager and with the Executive Director Thomas Simon. And this summer 2020, the BAEF will officially celebrate its centennial at Flagey.


• Helping with the digital communication of the Foundation by ame-liorating the BAEF website and social media in view of the centennial anniversary of the Foundation. • Helping with the overall preparation of this Centennial event: o List of invitees and participants o Final set up of the event ( videos, musicians etc)




Notes

This internship will begin the week of June 2, 2020.


Websitewww.BAEF.be

Missionto promote exchange in high ed-ucation between Belgium and the U.S.A. and vice versa.



About us Fall


Internship profile (Fall)

The Intern will work in close cooperation with Marie-Claude Hayoit, the program manager and with the Executive Director Thomas Simon.


• Help with the digital communication of the Foundation by ameliorat-ing the BAEF website and social media in view of the centennial anni-versary of the Foundation. • Attending and participating to info sessions at Belgian universities to promote the B.A.E.F. study and research Fellowships for the U.S.• Give advice on how to apply to US universities by phone or through email • Check the eligibility criteria of graduate students and researchers applicants• Follow-up the candidates’ application files, assemble their letters of reference and TOEFL or GRE test results.




Notes

This internship will begin the week of August 31, 2020.

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NameCaramel Publishing

Websitewww.caramel.eu

MissionCaramel aims to engage the children of the world to read, learn and be creative while having fun!

KeywordsMarketing, Business, Languages


Editions Caramel is specialised in the creation, the realization and the printing of children’s picture books, our books, accessible to all, target more specially children from 2 to 14 years old. These books are sold to publishers, worldwide (Belgium is less than 5 % of our turnover). We are definitely in the world top 10 in this field. Editions Caramel is a SME, with a staff of 7 people, helped by more than 50 freelancers.

More information on what we do is available here: www.caramel.eu.

Internship profile I Sales and Communication Assistant

We are looking for dynamic people who take initiative, can assist the 2 managers (owners) and can help developing new ideas.

As a ‘Sales and communication assistant’ you will be responsible for developing B2B communication tools. As our assistant you will work in a small and dynamic team. You will have the opportunity to work on different stages of our product de-velopment process: from the creation to selling the books worldwide, coming up with new ideas for clients, listening to our clients, getting their feedback to feed the staff of the next directions to take.Because the world has become so global, there are many opportunities for you to make a difference and help us grow our business.

By the end of the internship you will have a firm understanding of the sales process, the editorial process and social media management. This internship will require some creativity: our product is fun and original and our business is still continuously evolving, so there is a lot of room to take initiative. Requirements and skills


• You have strong people skills, a proactive attitude and are open minded• You have an interest in marketing and communication, or in busi-ness development• You can write fluently in English, Dutch and/or French is a plus

NameCaramel Publishing

Websitewww.caramel.eu

MissionCaramel aims to engage the children of the world to read, learn and be creative while having fun!

KeywordsMarketing, Business Development


Editions Caramel is specialised in the creation, the realization and the

printing of children’s picture books, our books, accessible to all, target

more specially children from 2 to 14 years old. These books are sold to

publishers, worldwide (Belgium is less than 5 % of our turnover). We

are definitely in the world top 10 in this field. Editions Caramel is a

SME, with a staff of 7 people, helped by more than 50 freelancers.

Internship profile II Business Assistant

We are looking for dynamic people who take initiative, can assist the 2

managers (owners) and can help developing new ideas.

The world is changing fast. Caramel needs to be quite proactive,

and move fast. It includes the way the company and the finances are

managed, looking for potential alliances with other partners, business

development as well as the day-to-day business in small companies

where the intern will have the chance to do about everything the man-

agers are doing. A unique opportunity.



• You have strong people skills, a proactive attitude and are open

minded.

• You have an interest in marketing and communication, or in busi-

ness development

• You can write fluently in English, Dutch and/or French is a plus

www.caramel.eu

www.caramel.eu

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NameClear Europe(Preferably for a double intern-ship)

Websitewww.cleareurope.eu

MissionHelping organisations communi-cate better.

VisionTo bring greater clarity to com-munication.

KeywordsCommunication, Media, EU.


Clear Europe is a media and communication training company that also provides copywriting services and organises press trips.

We are looking for an intern to help with communication and admin-istrative tasks in our Brussels office.

Our ideal candidate is someone who is super-organised, passionate about clear communication and enthusiastic about promoting our exciting young company.

Internship profile

Your responsibilities are as follows:• Helping to organise training sessions and liaising with coaches and clients• Posting on our Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram accounts• Contributing to our newsletter and updating Mailchimp subscriber lists• Creating presentations, infographics and marketing content• Uploading content to the website• Filming interviews and training sessions• Responding to requests for information• Administrative tasks – preparing training material, bookkeeping, room set-up• Booking travel and accommodation for trainers and staff


Your profile

• Native or near-native English• Other languages – particularly French – a plus• Strong technical skills – especially Adobe Creative Cloud, social me-dia and WordPress• Excellent written and oral communication skills• Ability to work independently in a small company• Excellent organisational skills and ability to work to tight deadlines• Comfortable multi-tasking in a start-up environment• Passionate about media, journalism and communication Additional skills

• Business, marketing, communication or admin experience. Book-keeping skills a plus• Ability to code, graphic design and video editing skills• Photography/camera and photo editing skills• Interest in politics and knowledge of EU• Experience organising events or running communication campaigns

NameClose the Gap

Websitewww.close-the-gap.org/

MissionClose the Gap is an international social enterprise that aims to bridge the digital divide by of-fering high-quality, pre-owned computers donated by European companies to educational, medical and social projects in developing and emerging countries.

KeywordsICT, Nonprofit, CRM.

About us Spring

Close the Gap is an ICT (information communication technology) for development not-for-profit based in Brussels Belgium, active in more than 50 countries around the world bridging the digital divide. Together with its sister organisation WorldLoop, we engage with social entrepreneurs, students, change agents and some of the world’s biggest companies working to sustainably empower communities in develop-ing countries through ICT.

Internship profile

We offer a small and fast-paced work environment and seek talented individuals who crave to learn new skills and aren’t afraid to tackle big projects. As an intern, you will get to work with every level of our organisation, while working on real projects that will help us achieve our mission to sustainably bridge the digital divide.

During the intership you will learn:

1. Assist in managing the exciting “Digital for Development” program2. Manage the online community by registering new people and orga-nizations 3. Update the online platform with “tech for development” related arti-cles, post events, and best practices on development projects in Africa and elsewhere who best use digital skills to create social impact4. Help coordinate and organize project events (such as networking events, workshops, tech mission to Africa, etc)5. Getting to know the main actors in development in Belgium (Gov-ernment, civil societies and private sector companies)


• Background in Commercial Engineering, Business, Marketing, Com-munication, non-profit management or other related disciplines.• Excellent writing skills in English are a must• Creative self-starter who is comfortable with both multi-tasking and taking initiative.• You are also comfortable with working independently as well as in collaboration team.• Detail-oriented.• Interested in sustainability, partnerships, ICT for development and community development.• Again, fluency in English required. French and/or Dutch a bonus

close-the-gap.org

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NameCOGEN Europe

Websitewww.cogeneurope.eu/

VisionThe cogeneration sector is com-mitted to the creation of a resil-ient, decentralized and carbon neutral European energy system by 2050 with cogeneration as its backbone, empowering European citizens and industry to generate their own efficient, reliable and affordable clean heat and power locally.

Keywords EU Public Affairs/Relations, Law, Marketing and Project Manage-men.


COGEN Europe is Europe’s umbrella organization representing the interests of the cogeneration industry, users of the technology and pro-moting its benefits in the EU and wider Europe. Cogeneration (Com-bined Heat and Power or CHP) optimizes consumer’s energy efficiency by simultaneously generating both electricity and heat. Cogeneration enables consumers to lower their CO_2 emissions and receive energy savings ranging between 15-40% when compared to the separate pro-duction of electricity and heat with conventional power stations and boilers. The association is backed by the key players in the industry in-cluding utilities, ESCOs, equipment suppliers, consultancies, national promotion organizations, financial and other service companies.The COGEN Europe network covers the wider Europe as well as Japan, Australia and the United States of America. We currently rep-resent over 50 companies directly, and many more indirectly through our 12 national cogeneration associations. Membership is open to any organizations involved in cogeneration that wish to have a say in the EU policy debate.

Internship profileCOGEN Europe is looking for an intern to support its team with all the association’s activities.

This includes providing support in the following tasks:• Coordinating the activities of the different COGEN Europe Mem-bers’ Working Groups (Greenhouse Gases, Energy Policy and Envi-ronmental Emissions etc.)• Monitoring policy files that include renewable energy, ETS, effort sharing, industrial emissions, competition policy, energy from waste etc.• Attending energy and environment conferences and meetings relat-ing to the integration of sustainable energy within the EU• Supporting the project team with the ongoing projects managed by COGEN Europe (ene.field and PACE)• Drafting reports, newsletters, speaking points, briefing/background notes and position papers• Contributing to the planning and organization of external events

Requirements and skillsMain skills and requirements requested for the internship:

• Study one of the following fields: environmental studies, political and administrative studies, economics, law, European and/or international relations• Good command of English, both orally and in writing, and in an-other EU language• General knowledge and interest in EU decision-making process and more generally in subjects relating the European integration process• Reporting, writing and presentation skills are an asset• Ability to work and communicate in a multinational team and to prioritize tasks

NameCo-mana

Websitewww.co-mana.com

MissionTo help organisations achieve their internal and external com-munication objectives worldwide.

VisionWe believe that memorable events do more for your brand.

Keywords Events, video, graphics, interac-tive, strategic communication, branding


Co-mana is a communications agency that provides creative and oper-ational support for corporations and trade associations to achieve their internal and external communication objectives. Our core areas of expertise are event management, graphic design and video production. The internship will take place within the video production depart-ment.

This is genuinely an opportunity for a hands-on experience in strate-gic communications, storytelling and project management. There are both creative and managerial skills to be learned. An active interest in video/photography and knowledge of Adobe Premiere/AFX is a plus.

For more information, visit www.co-mana.com

Internship profile


• Writing/Proofreading video scripts (in English)• Proofreading other docs for other departments (in English)• Basic video editing is a plus (if intern has Adobe Premiere and/or AFX knowledge)• Screening footage from conferences, video interviews for editing• First introduction to client projects (follow-up on corrections)• Managing the Vimeo channel (video portfolio)• Casting for voiceover• Website and Community Management• Creative input


The successful candidate should have the following skills:

• Excellent writing skills in English (ability to proofread subtitles for instance)• Positive attitude and willingness to learn• Highly-organized and accurate• Able to switch between tasks and manage deadlines• Strong research and analytical skills• Basic project management skills (follow-up on corrections to client projects)• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite is compulsory• Familiarity with OS X• Knowledge of Adobe Premiere and/or After Effects is a plus.

www.cogeneurope.eu

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NameCross-Border Commerce Europe

Website https://www.cbcommerce.eu/

Mission“Cross-Border Commerce Eu-rope will foster your visibility and network within the EU commerce community. You will leverage our expertise, best practices, data min-ing, facts & figures to reach out to new European customers.”

KeywordsCommunication, Social Media, CRM.


Cross-Border Commerce Europe is an innovative European platform for networks and knowledge gathering of all the actors of trade which was recently launched at end of August 2018.

A start-up in full growth, founded by Carine Moitier, former director and founder of the Belgian association of electronic commerce, Be-Commerce.


Cross-Border Commerce Europe offers this internship to explore dif-ferent aspects of life in business in the start-up phase. Its primary focus is the satisfaction of its members and partners (current customers) but also the recruitment of new companies.

Social Media Management:

Social Media: Twitter, LinkedIn, Flickr and Youtube. Build and grow an online community with the help of an extensive network as well as research tools, and the media and the “knowhow” of the team’s online conversation point of view. Finding witnesses and influencers is part of this establishing strategy.

CRM: We already have a large community in our mail database and our Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.The community needs to be kept informed and contacted through the measurement of targeted campaigns.

Effective CRM management needs to be established. This must be related to the strategy adopted on social media.

Content: We need to define what content of our knowledge center and our 2 Weekly newsletters will be published on various social media channels to generate more traffic on our website and to immediately reach new members and prospective partners. Images, films and testi-monies generated during our first event, the C-Suite Dinner, will also be interesting content to attract new leads.

Analytical Dashboard: The creation of a weekly dashboard is required. It will focus on measuring the traffic of our website and related social media. It will also aim to highlight all the indices necessary for the optimization of the conversion on CBCommerce.eu.

NameCross-Border Commerce Europe

Website https://www.cbcommerce.eu/

Mission“Cross-Border Commerce Eu-rope will foster your visibility and network within the EU commerce community. You will leverage our expertise, best practices, data min-ing, facts & figures to reach out to new European customers.”

KeywordsCommunication, Social Media, CRM.


Cross-Border Commerce Europe is an innovative European platform

for networks and knowledge gathering of all the actors of trade which

was recently launched at end of August 2018.

A start-up in full growth, founded by Carine Moitier, former director

and founder of the Belgian association of electronic commerce, Be-

Commerce.


Cross-Border Commerce Europe offers this internship to explore dif-

ferent aspects of life in business in the start-up phase. Its primary focus

is the satisfaction of its members and partners (current customers) but

also the recruitment of new companies.

Data Analyst & Research:

Launch of “Top 500 EU Retail”: We will prepare the launch of the

“Top 500 EU Retail” ranking 500 EU Retail “, a major study mapping

cross-border trade in Europe. For this, we take into account all Euro-

pean retailers and examine their cross-border activities. This is based

on existing tools as well as only complex calculations developed inter-

nally and which are constantly adjusted for optimal results.

Our website, cbcommerce.eu, like our organization, is still in full

swing development. From an analytical point of view, many things can

still be explored here. A weekly dashboard must be set up to gather

all the clues necessary for the optimization of a lead generation (new

members and new partners) cbcommerce.eu.

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NameDigital Leadership Institute

Websitewww.dlii.org/

MissionTo promote inclusive digital trans-formation by increasing participa-tion of girls and women in ES-TEAM (entrepreneurship, science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematic) studies, careers and leadership around the world.

KeywordsWomen leadership, Marketing Entrepreneurship.


The Digital Leadership Institute is a recognised world leader in pro-moting greater participation of girls and women in strategic, innova-tive ESTEAM (Entrepreneurship, Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) sectors, through four areas of activity:

• Education and Skills Development• Innovation and Entrepreneurship Support• Advocacy and Awareness Building• Research and Consultancy

The following are DLI led initiatives: AdaAwards.com / inQube/ Digi-talMuse.org/ CYPRO / Digital BrusELLES

Internship profile


• Support in the organisation of events and workshops• Assist in updating the initiatives’ websites and social media pages, by also monitoring the news on a regular basis on the ongoing thematic and collect information for the websites and the newsletters• Assist in updating mailing list of sponsors and partners’ contacts• Contact media and journalists to distribute communication material• Draft press releases, articles and news• Support in preparing adequate communication materials and help with a broad range of communication tasks supporting the work of the DLI staff• Assisting in advocacy and fundraising• Assist in expanding institute’s value offering into other countries and markets through local partnerships• Assist in daily activities of the institute• Attend meetings and conferences in the sector• Assist in researching and drafting new project proposals for the FP7



• Passion and interest in the DLI mission and initiatives• Academic degree in marketing, communication, finance or business management, international development (completed or in the process of completion), including law, and/or equivalent combination of edu-cation and experience• Excellent command of English, oral and written; other languages are a plus (French and Dutch)• Reliability, results-driven approach, independence and commitment to our mission• Previous experience with duties described above a strong plus• Experience and knowledge of gender equality issues, fundraising and EI functioning

NameDirect Selling Europe (DSE) Websitewww.directsellingeurope.eu/

MissionDirect Selling Europe (DSE) distinguishes itself by exclusively representing companies and as-sociations that have a irreproach-able reputation and implement sustainable and ethical business practices towards both consumers and sales consultants alike.

KeywordsConsumer affairs, workers rights, EU Law, International Relations.


Direct Selling Europe is a young and dynamic trade association whichrepresents famous direct selling companies in the areas of home acces-sories (Tupperware), jewellery and fashion (Victoria Benelux), cos-metics (Déesse, Jafra, Just), wines (WIV International), and appliances (Vorwerk, AMC). Founded with the purpose of shaking up the estab-lished lobbying in direct selling, our association is creative, involving every level and all means that contribute to growth objectives in a fun and collective manner.The intern working at DSE will work directly with the Managing Di-rector and the CEOs of these renowned companies. The MD is person-ally responsible for developing and training the intern on all facets of their tasks. The intern will undertake meaningful work and will be a full part of DSE staff during their semester here.

Internship profile


• Daily monitoring of DSE related news and policy developments (consumer affairs, workers’ rights, taxation, etc)• Update the website on a regular basis• Support preparing legal/political assessment of legislative proposals• Assist in drafting position papers/press releases and produce researchon a wide range of complex legal/policy issues• Attend and report on internal and external meetings (EU Commis-sion and EU Parliament mainly).


The successful candidate should be:

• An European Law, Political Science or International Relations major• Have a strong interest in the European Union• An excellent command of English (native or equivalent)• Have very good drafting skills• Have ability to work in a team as well as autonomously.

http://dlii.org

AdaAwards.com

DigitalMuse.org

DigitalMuse.org

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NameEmbassy of Honduras

Websitewww.embassyofhonduras.eu/

KeywordsDiplomacy, Central America, EU.


Professional experience at the Embassy of Honduras to is an oppor-tunity to gain valuable practical experience in bilateral / multilateral relations and diplomatic context. The Embassy of Honduras is the dip-lomatic representation of Honduras for the Benelux, Nordic and Balticcountries, the Republic of Kosovo, as well as the EU Institutions. It may help you to fully develop your personal qualities.

Internship profile

The Embassy of Honduras offers 3 well-developed internships in a mo-tivating and enjoyable environment. We are looking for 2 interns who would work on the bilateral relations and 1 intern who would work on the multilateral relations.

Our staff members consider students as true colleagues. The student joins a team where he/she has different responsibilities and he / she will develop organizational skills (drafting and handling communi-cations and classification of documentation) and practice different languages in an international setting.

This experience offers the opportunity to familiarize the interns with the world of bilateral relations and to explore different areas such as the scheduling of political and economic meetings; the creation, negotiation, and implementation of bilateral agreements; drafting and handling diplomatic communication; researching for and preparing briefing material for meetings or official trips, among others.


The ideal candidate has several of the following qualities:

• Excellent or very good working knowledge of two of the following languages: Spanish, English, French or Dutch.• A reliable, quick learner with ability to work independently once superiors have explained tasks, but also capable of adapting in case of change of activities and task priorities of the organization.• Be familiar with the use of computer packages such as Microsoft Of-fice (Word, Office, Power Point, Outlook) and the internet, managing calendars and be familiar with Mac.

The intern is expected to:

• Comply with the mutually established schedule.• Demonstrate appropriate behavior.• Comply with the instructions given by superiors.• Exercise discretion in keeping all information, including documenta-tion that is accessible and conversations confidential.

NameEmbassy of the Dominican Re-public

Websitewww.dominicanembassy.be

MissionOur mission is to represent the in-terests of the Dominican Republic towards our bilateral and multi-lateral partners in our jurisdic-tion, including the promotion of Dominican industry and business in Belgium. We carry out an active foreign policy as set out by our Ministry of Foreign Affairs linking our activities to the national de-velopment agenda and protecting the interests of Dominican nation-als in our jurisdiction.

VisionThe Embassy is an open, efficient and transparent institution that promotes closer relationships with our bilateral and multilateral partners in all aspects related to the national development agenda and protect the interests of the Dominican Republic and its nationals in full conformity with international law.

KeywordsDiplomacy, Caribbean, Latin America, EU, ACP, Bilateral, Mul-tilateral.


The Embassy of the Dominican Republic is a dual bilateral and multi-lateral representation. The Embassy of the Dominican Republic is the diplomatic representation of the country to the Kingdom of Belgium, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, the Czech Republic, the Republic of Poland, and to the European Union. We also offer consular services within out jurisdiction, giving a full scope of the work of a diplomatic mission.

Internship profile

The Embassy is looking for an intern to support the activities in the different areas of work of the Embassy. The selected student will rotate within the internal departments in order to gain experience in all aspects of our work. Students will mainly be asked to do research and prepare briefing material on specific themes and support events and activities organized by the Embassy.

The intern will be given a full briefing on the work done at the Em-bassy and a calendar will be elaborated together, in order to adapt the internship to the needs of the Embassy at that time.


For our successful candidate we are looking for students that possess the following qualities:

• Proficiency in two of the following languages: Spanish, English, French, Dutch.• Computer literate (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)• Reliable and adaptable• Exercise the utmost discretion regarding all information received verbally or written.

www.embassyofhonduras.eu

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NameEuropean Citizen Action Service Websitehttps://ecas.org/

VisionECAS believes in an inclusive, transparent, citizen-centric and democratic European Union in which citizens’ rights are at the heart of decision-making at all levels and in which citizens are informed, consulted andactively participate.

KeywordsEU Law, Marketing, Research.

About us Fall

The European Citizen Action Service (ECAS) is an international, Brus-

sels-based non-profit organisation with a pan-European membership

and 28 years of experience.

ECAS empowers citizens in order to create a more inclusive and stron-

ger European Union by:

• Promoting and defending citizens’ rights;

• Developing and supporting mechanisms to increase citizens and citi-

zen organisations’ democratic participation in, and engagement with,

the EU.

Internship profile


• Administrative support

• Support for other ECAS projects

• General support for the EU Rights Clinic

• Monitoring EU law and court developments

• Assisting in the management and operation of the Your Europe Ad-

vice service

• Legal research and preparation of background material for webcasts

regarding EU rights.


The successful candidate should be:

• Student with knowledge of EU law, particularly in the area of the

internal market and free movement of persons

• Ability to work with quantitative data

• Ability to write fluently in English

• MS Office skills.

NameThe European Cooperative for Rural Development (EUCORD)

Websitewww.eucord.org

MissionTo increase farmers’ capacity to sustainably grow quality crops matched to commercial needs of the industry and in doing so, increase food security, develop the private sector and improve the livelihoods of rural communities.

VisionTo nurture more prosperous and entrepreneurial rural communi-ties in developing countries.

KeywordsAgriculture, Agribusiness, Agroindustry, Farmers, Africa, PPP, Value Chain, Development, International Cooperation, Biodi-versity, Climate Change.


The European Cooperative for Rural Development (EUCORD), formally registered as “EUCORD Development Cooperatie U.A.”, is an independent Brussels based not-for-profit organization incorpo-rated under Dutch co-operative law. EUCORD’s mission is to increase farmers’ capacity to sustainably grow quality crops matched to com-mercial needs of the industry and in doing so, increase food secu-rity, develop the private sector and improve the livelihoods of rural communities. Africa’s food market value is set to triple to 1 trillion dollars by 2030 provided governments and private sector collaborate effectively. EUCORD exists to make this happen and create economic opportunities for all Africans, most of whom depend directly or indi-rectly on agriculture. More information can be found on EUCORD’s website at www.eucord.org.

Internship profile

The Communications Intern will help to update EUCORD’s public relations tools. S/he will manage EUCORD’s website and its content. In addition, the Communications Intern will work with project field staff to collect lessons learned and best practices from all projects and assist with the writing of success stories and social media content. Also, the Communications Intern will assist with research and the preparation of proposals for major international donors such as the European Commission, the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs or USAID.

The selected intern will work in a flexible and friendly environment and will be given independence in handling tasks and planning. S/he will benefit from the support and guidance of EUCORD staff with extensive experience in the international development sector. Main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Managing EUCORD’s website. The intern will develop relevant con-tent, supported by the EUCORD team2. Collect and prepare social media content3. Help to archive and create project annual reports and other key documents4. Write and prepare content for project fact sheets, and project success stories in close liaison with project coordinators located internation-ally5. Update and manage EUCORD’s contacts list to be used for newslet-ters and other communications6. Maintain EUCORD’s lessons learned and best practices database7. Assist with research and the writing or editing of capabilities sec-tions, past performance references, personnel sections, CVs and other proposal-related tasks8. Assist with any other tasks that come up during the internship

www.eucord.org

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NameThe European Cooperative for Rural Development (EUCORD)

Websitewww.eucord.org

MissionTo increase farmers’ capacity to sustainably grow quality crops matched to commercial needs of the industry and in doing so, increase food security, develop the private sector and improve the livelihoods of rural communities.

VisionTo nurture more prosperous and entrepreneurial rural communi-ties in developing countries.

KeywordsAgriculture, Agribusiness, Agroindustry, Farmers, Africa, PPP, Value Chain, Development, International Cooperation, Biodi-versity, Climate Change.

Requirements and skills Spring / Fall

Ideally, the Communications Intern will have the following:

• This position does not require any work experience, but experience as a volunteer in the field of international development would be desir-able • Excellent writing and presentation skills• Ability to meet goals with minimal supervision• Proven ability to meet deadlines and operate effectively in a dead-line-driven environment with multiple concurrent projects• Proven ability to work as a part of a team and interact effectively across distances and cultures • In-depth knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office are essen-tial• Experience with web design or web site management is desirable, WordPress a plus• English reading and writing skills are required; French is desirable

NameEU Observer

Websitewww.euobserver.com/

KeywordsJournalism, News Publication, International Sales and Marketing.


Reporting on the European Union since 2000, EU Observer is an indispensable news source for anyone who wants to know what is going on in the EU. We publish daily news reports from Brussels and the EU’s 28 member states. Reaching over 60,000 people every day and over 285,000 people every month, we are one of the most widely read EU news publications.

In a 2016 media survey, we were ranked the second most important news source for EU journalists, just behind the Financial Times. We are a regularly followed and cited source by other news media.

We offer an opportunity for interns to become part of an international sales and marketing team based in Brussels. Interns will have the opportunity to interact with EU trade associations, NGOs, businesses, universities, political groups, and learn about sales and marketing within the media landscape.

Internship profile

The Marketing & Sales intern will support the sales and marketing team and engage in business development-related activities. S/he will be involved in the following tasks:

• Research for new markets• Lead generation for prospective advertising and subscriptions clients• Data entry and management of sales database• Maintain sales reports• Help generate mass sales campaigns• Attend events, conferences and meetings, representing EUobserver, to gain firsthand networking and client relationship development experience• Perform administrative duties


The ideal candidate has several of the following qualities:

• Academic background in EU affairs, business, administration, mar-keting communications, politics or journalism• Hard working, willing to learn and develop• Excellent verbal and written communication skills• Basic knowledge of EU affairs• Detail- and accuracy-oriented• Perfect English and proficient in one or more other EU languages

www.eucord.org

https://euobserver.com

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NameEuropean Regional and Local Health Authorities (EUREGHA)

Websitewww.euregha.net/

MissionEUREGHA’s mission is to bring regional and local health au-thorities together, as a means to improve health policy in Europe. By doing so, EUREGHA estab-lishes and promotes collaboration between its members, the institu-tions of the European Union, and with pan-European health net-works and organisations working with public health and health care.

KeywordsManagement, Organization, Events


European Regional and Local Health Authorities (EUREGHA) is a Brussels-based network with the mission to bring regional and local health authorities together to improve health policy in Europe. The network aims to strengthen policy collaboration between regional and local actors and the EU institutions. We establish and promote collab-oration between our members, the institutions of the European Union and with panEuropean health networks and organisations working with public health and health care. EUREGHA is the network of ref-erence for regional and local authorities in health-related issues and offers a wide range of services and opportunities of cooperation.

Internship profile

The intern will work closely with the Operations Manager in the daily coordination of the network’s activities, including EUREGHA’s par-ticipation in European projects, the organisation of events, manage-ment of website and social media and monitoring of EU health policy. During the internship, the intern will acquire knowledge of EU health policy; develop the ability to work in a team with other profession-als as well as developing an understanding of the functioning of the European institutions and their interaction with various stakeholders in Brussels.


• Assisting in event organisation;• Participating and reporting from health-related events and confer-ences on behalf of EUREGHA;• Assisting in drafting the EUREGHA newsletter;• Writing articles and reports for the EUREGHA website;• All other tasks related to assisting the Operations Manager in man-aging the EUREGHA Secretariat and network activities.



• Background in communications, education, political science, inter-national relations, European studies or related fields• Excellent communication skills, including social media command• Strong research and analytical skills• Strong organizational skills• Knowledge of EU institutions is an asset• Excellent English writing skills, preferably at native-speaker level• Ability to take initiative and work independently and under tight deadlines.

NameEuroJobsites Marketing Research

Websitewww.eurojobsites.com

KeywordsAdvertising, Communications, Business.


EuroJobsites is a specialist jobsite company, with jobsites targeting knowledge workers in science, engineering, pharma, law, policy, com-munication and economics, across Europe. The company runs seven specialised jobsites, plus a community site for international lawyers in Brussels, and has been expanding since its start with one jobsite 10 years ago. Headquartered near London, around 20 staff and con-sultants work together across borders with IT and finance in Lon-don, sales and marketing in Brussels and research and sales in Sofia. Clients include hundreds of large and small companies, recruitment and media agencies, associations, NGOs, universities, law firms and consultancies based both in Brussels and across Europe. The company language is English, and the offices are located near Schuman metro in Brussels.

Internship profile

• The work involves developing and implementing existing and creat-ing new Direct Marketing Strategies, some limited client contact. • The intern will work with the Business Development Manager, Marketing Manager, three Marketing Consultants, and a team of researchers • Helping with copywriting, social media content • Research in databases and online


• Knowledge of and interest in Business and Marketing, especially Direct Marketing • Knowledge of and interest in Online Media and the Web • University or Business School degree ongoing (business, marketing, economics...) • Computer proficient (Microsoft Office, Web tools) • Flexibility • Precision and attention to detail • Fluent written and spoken English

Desirable skills:

• Experience working on Direct Marketing / Advertising / Sales • Knowledge of Brussels-oriented printed or online media market • Other languages, especially Dutch, German • Knowledge of and interest in European Affairs and or Science • Web expertise (web page creation, HTML, using content manage-ment systems)

www.euregha.net

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NameEuroJobsites - Legal Marketing

Websitewww.eurojobsites.com

KeywordsAdvertising, Communications, Business.

About us Summer / Fall

EuroJobsites is a specialist jobsite company, with jobsites targeting knowledge workers in science, engineering, pharma, law, policy, com-munication and economics, across Europe. The company runs seven specialised jobsites, plus a community site for international lawyers in Brussels, and has been expanding since its start with one jobsite 10 years ago. Headquartered near London, around 20 staff and con-sultants work together across borders with IT and finance in Lon-don, sales and marketing in Brussels and research and sales in Sofia. Clients include hundreds of large and small companies, recruitment and media agencies, associations, NGOs, universities, law firms and consultancies based both in Brussels and across Europe. The company language is English, and the offices are located near Schuman metro in Brussels.

Internship profile

• The work involves developing and implementing existing and creat-ing new Marketing Strategies, some limited client contact. This intern-ship will have a special focus on Brussels Legal – the Community Site for European and International Lawyers in Brussels.

• The intern will work with the Marketing Manager, two Marketing Consultants, a Marketing and Technology Consultant, and a team of researchers.


• A passion for International and / or European Law • Interest in Business and Marketing, especially Direct Marketing • Interest in Online Media and the Web • University or Business School studies ongoing (Law, Legal/Business, Politics) • Computer proficient (Microsoft Office, Web tools) • Flexibility • Precision and attention to detail • Fluent written and spoken English Desirable skills • Experience working on Direct Marketing / Advertising / Sales • Knowledge of Brussels-oriented printed or online media market • Other languages, especially Dutch, German • Knowledge of and interest in European Affairs and/or Science • Web expertise (web page creation, HTML, using content manage-ment systems)

NameEurope for Business (Remote position)

Website www.e4business.eu

MissionEFB supports organisations across environment , sustainability, food and science sectors to build capacity, competence and confi-dence, delivering strategies that work. Whether working with charities, not-for-profits or Euro-pean research projects, our goal is to improve knowledge flow, create insights and share expertise, creat-ing impact.

KeywordsInnovation, Knowledge, Comuni-cation.


Europe for Business is a UK high growth knowledge intensive com-pany, specialized in Innovation Management strategies. EFB team is young, multilingual and multinational and it is composed of graphic designers, web developers, communication experts, audio-visual pro-ducers, journalists and project managers.

EFB is responsible to manage and execute different communication and dissemination activities within European research related projects for the EU Programmes. EFB gives support to research partners in EU project consortia, for raising awareness to target stakeholders and the public at large.The main areas of competence are: media campaigns and press relations; events, workshops and seminars organisation; graphic design; marketing communication; internet site developments; consultancy in European projects in the communication sector; train-ing modules; impact assessment.

EFB is working at EU level with worldwide partners, with a focus on Middle East and Latin America.

Internship profile

This is a remote position and the intern will be proposed to:

• Draft press releases, articles and newsletters• Contact media and journalists to distribute communication material• Assist in updating mailing list of journalists contacts• Support in the organisation of project events and workshops• Assist in updating the projects websites and social media• Prepare ongoing EU projects communication materials and reports• Make interviews to EU researchers and report about scientific topics• Support in the organisation of press conferences• Help with a range of communications tasks supporting the work of the Project Managers• Assist in drafting new communication project proposals for the Ho-rizon2020


• English mother tongue or very good knowledge• Communication/ journalism studies• Good drafting skills and attention to details• Good team player but also capable of working independently• MS Computer Skills• Pro-active and dynamic• Second language (preferable Spanish or Italian)• Knowledge of European Projects• Interest/ knowledge of new media and web design.

www.e4business.eu

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NameFulbright Commission

Website www.fulbright.be

MissionFrom its inception, the Fulbright Program has fostered bilateral relationships in which citizens and governments of other countries work with the U.S. to set joint priorities and shape the program to meet shared needs. The world has been transformed in ensuing decades, but the fundamental principle of international part-nership remains at the core of the Fulbright mission.

KeywordsEducation, International Rela-tions, HigherEd, USA, Manage-ment.


The Commission for Educational Exchange between the United States of America, Belgium and Luxembourg both administers the Fulbright Program and provides academic advising as part of the EducationUSA network. Fulbright grants are available to citizens of Belgium and Lux-embourg for graduate study, pre-doctoral research, and post-doctoral research or university lecturing in the United States; similarly, grants are also available for Americans to come to Belgium and Luxembourg. In addition, the Fulbright Commission provides information about studying in the U.S. to students in Belgium through its website, advis-ing center, and outreach events.

Internship profile

The Intern will work in close cooperation with the Executive Director, Ms. Erica Lutes, and the small Commission staff. Every internship is customizable to the skills, background, and interests of the prospective intern, but main duties and responsibilities may include:

• Operating the Education USA Advising Center• Managing and updating Fulbright Commission’s online presence, including website, blog posts, and social media resources• Updating Fulbright Commission archives and statistics• Organizing and delivering presentations on topics related to Educa-tion USA to students at Belgian secondary schools and universities• Managing logistics for – and attending! – Fulbright Commission events (e.g., Brussels College Night, FAAB alumni events, annual re-ceptions at U.S. Ambassador’s Residence).

The intern will also have the opportunity to travel around Belgium for Education USA outreach and become acquainted with the different educational institutions in the country.


• Experience applying to U.S. institutions at the undergraduate or graduate level• Demonstrated interest in international education, international rela-tions, and/or cultural diplomacy • Basic knowledge of one of the official languages in Belgium• Experience with Microsoft Office, Google Drive, and social media platforms• Experience in a high-paced work environment and/or small office• Ability to work independently and solve problems as they arise.

NameGresham Belson Hotel Brussels Front Office

Website www.gresham-hotels-brussels.com

KeywordsHotel, Sales, Customer Service, Communication, Administration.


The Gresham Belson Hotel is a modern hotel with 142 guestrooms, 4 fully-equipped meeting rooms, restaurant & bar and a fitness room. The hotel offers a free shuttle service to and from Brussels Airport and local Business Districts. Facilities include a 24-hour front desk, Free high-speed Wi-Fi access, car parking facilities, multi-lingual, friendly & flexible staff, etc. The Gresham Belson Hotel Brussels is located right in between the center of Brussels and Brussels airport. The NATO’s headquarters are within a 10-minute drive, while the European Parlia-ment can be reached within a 15-minute drive.

Internship profile I Front Office

Key responsibilities:

• Greeting and thanking guests in a sincere, friendly manner• Checking guests in on arrival and out on departure by following the set procedures• Posting charges to appropriate guest accounts• Anticipating and addressing guests’ needs and requests• Resolving guests problems and handling complaints• Taking and handling reservation requests• Collaborating and communicating with other internal departments to ensure guest satisfaction• Complying with company procedures and safety policies• Performing duties on daily checklist• Managing transport• As a Front Office Trainee you will be working closely with and re-porting to the different departments and General Manager.


• Good communication skills (English, French, & Dutch. All other languages are a plus)• You are good with Microsoft Office and Outlook• Positive and guest-oriented attitude• Excellent grooming standards• Flexible & respond to a range of different work situations• Be able to work in team & independent.

www.fulbright.be

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NameGresham Belson Hotel BrusselsSales Department

Website www.gresham-hotels-brussels.com/

KeywordsHotel, Sales, Customer Service, Communication, Administration.



Internship profile II Sales Department

Key responsibilities:

• Taking care of the clients through account management and various sales activities• Dealing and handling customer enquiries through different channels in a client-oriented and pro-active manner during the entire cycle• Developing and creating different mailings, promotion and fresh ideas for different clients• Watching trends on the local and Brussels Hotel Market and review-ing the direct competition• Being active on social media to enlarge the hotel’s visibility• Reporting the different sales activities • Handling and dealing with guests review and direct complaints• Handling and dealing with all guest’s questions• Offering welcome letters and gifts to arrival customers• Handling administrative tasks related to sales activities• Developing promotions and fresh ideas for the hotel• As a Sales Trainee you will be working closely with and reporting to the different departments and General Manager.


• Good communication skills (English, French, & Dutch. All other languages are a plus)• You are good with Microsoft Office and Outlook• You have a positive, client-oriented and sales-minded attitude• Excellent grooming standards• Flexible & respond to a range of different work situations• Excellent organization and planning skills• You like to think out of the box• Be able to work in team & independent.

NameGresham Belson Hotel BrusselsAccounting Department

Website www.gresham-hotels-brussels.com/

KeywordsAccounting, Finance, Cost Con-trol, Commissions.



Internship profile III Accounting Department Accounting Depart-mentThe Intern will work in close cooperation with Ann-Chantal Bonte, Financial Controller.


• City ledger• Guest correspondence• Travel agencies commissions• Accounting matter• Finance• Cost control


The ideal candidate should have the following qualities:

• French or English speaking• Flexible• Positive thinking.

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NameI-Com - Institute for Competitive-ness

Website https://www.i-com.it/en/home-english/

MissionOur mission is to provide an input to public debate on the future of the EU system, employing multi-disciplinary competences and dif-ferent tools for in-depth analysis and dissemination, analyzing the contribution of the most impor-tant drivers for competitiveness and growth (or lack of) in Italy, in Europe and internationally.

KeywordsEU Public Affairs, Competitive-ness, Innovation, Digital, Energy, Health.


The Institute for Competitiveness (I-Com) is a think-tank founded in 2005 by a group of scholars, professionals and managers, with offices in Rome and Brussels. The objective of I-Com is the promotion of de-bates and analyses on competitiveness intended for innovation, in the context of the Italian, European and international politico-economic landscape. The main areas of interest of I-Com are: digital, energy, innovation, health and institutions. In 2017, I-Com joined the Global Trade and Innovation Policy Alliance, a worldwide network of 25 independent think-tanks from five different continents, each active in the fields of innovation and international trade.

Internship profile

I-Com is looking for a talented, skilled and motivated student for an internship opportunity in its Brussels office. The successful candidate will join our small and dynamic office, where everyone plays an im-portant role and has an impact.The intern will be in contact with EU institutions, companies, trade associations based in Brussels. I-Com offers an internship that would best suit a candidate with a degree in international relations, EU studies, political science, public administration, global governance or public affairs who is interested in acquiring experience in EU public affairs or in organising activities in the field of EU affairs.The internship will be focused on mainly assisting in research con-cerning the most EU relevant topics as digital, energy, innovation, health and representing I-Com in the EU bubble events.

Tasks

• Editing reports, newsletters, taking notes during events • Support the organisation of conferences, seminars and other activi-ties • Liaison with the European institutions• Contribute to the overall coordination and implementation of I-Com EU activities• Social media and website management• Researches in our area of working


• Excellent organisational skills • Knowledge of one of the area activities is an asset• Fluent in English, especially written, other languages are an asset• Basic knowledge of the internal workings of the EU institutions and decision-making processes• Detailed knowledge of MS Office.

NameLaffineur Law Firm

Website www.laffineur.com

KeywordsLaw, International Trade, Con-sumer, Health, Product Safety, Policies, Research.


The law firm Laffineur provides clients with the best legal and strategic advice in the fields of EU law, International trade, French and Belgian Law with a particular focus on Consumer, product safety and Health law. Based in Brussels, Laffineur Law Firm has close proximity andin-depth understanding of policies, objectives and legislative processes of the EU as they relate to clients of the firm. Because the firm partic-ipates in shaping the law at each stage of the legislative process, it is ideally positioned for analysing the provisions included in finallegislation. The firm provides accurate legal advice and pursues effec-tive arguments in litigation cases whenever the interests of its clients are stake.

Internship profile

The intern will assist the law firm in its daily work. S/he will have the opportunity to:• Participate in the daily processes of a busy law firm• Observe the practical outcomes and implications of EU, French and Belgian Law in the corporate world• Learn how a client-centred business functions

Primary tasks will include:• Monitoring and summarising press articles relevant to the practice of our law firm• Editing English-language documents drafted by the lawyers of our firm• The intern may also be assigned with a specific project or research related to our practice or to a specific industry market• The candidate may also be asked to analyse and summarise cases from the European Court of Justice


The successful candidate will have the following qualities and skills:

• Excellent English speaking and writing skills (French is a plus point)• Good people skills• Computer literacy• Reliability and trustworthiness• Good research skills• International Affairs or Business Major preferred (law classes are a plus point).

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Name L’Osservatorio ANVCG – Centre of Research on Civilian Victims of Conflicts Website www.losservatorio.org

MissionOur mission is to document the experiences of civilians in con-flicts, by presenting their subjec-tive perspectives and to assess the economic and social impact on victims, as well as their resilience.

VisionOur vision is to focus on mem-ory in order to better cope with the past, to nourish the present, and to deter repetition of human rights violations.

KeywordsHuman Rights, Communication, Advocacy, Research.


Established within the Italian National Association for Civilian Vic-tims of War (ANVCG) in 2015, L’Osservatorio is a research centre that brings to public attention the consequences of conflicts on civilians. Against this backdrop, L’Osservatorio aims to document mass human rights violations, archive individual and collective memory, protect and promote the rights of the victims, and prevent repetition of such abuses in the future. L’Osservatorio is based in ANVCG’s headquarter in Rome and rep-resents its International branch. Today, in addition to information and research, L’Osservatorio is involved in several activities, like advocacy for the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflicts, Humanitarian Dis-armament and the set-up of victim assistance programmes.

Internship profile

Our intern will support our team of writers, editors, and translators with:• Drafting/editing a weekly “web review” and a “reports we support” from a selection of approved topics• Finding reliable sources to support the articles• Working closely with editors, writers and translators to make amend-ments• Adhere to our research methodology and linguistic style• Translating documents into English, Italian, French and Spanish.



• Academic backgrounds in International Relations, Law, Human Rights, Development Cooperation, Communication, Translation and Interpretation, and Journalism • Fluency in English is essential; good knowledge of Italian is an asset• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Drive tools• Ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision• Ability to coordinate with team members across different time zones• Excellent writing and communication skills• Able to dedicate 10 -12 hours a week• Be flexible and reliable, while being considerate that each article is a group effort• Ability to condense large amounts of information into a limited word count/page limit.

Some candidates that meet certain competencies may be tasked with assisting on other special projects, like social media, video editing and graphic.

NameLudwig von Mises Institute Europe

Website www.vonmisesinstitute-europe.org

KeywordsEU, Marketing, Languages.


The Ludwig von Mises Institute – Europe, was officially established in 2002. The Ludwig von Mises Institute-Europe primarily aims at: • Finding creative solutions to promote a competent, competitive and creative Europe • Enhancing the role of entrepreneurs (SME’s) in a decentralized EU with less harmonization, free from useless bureaucracy.

ActivitiesSince its foundation, the LVMI-Europe has successfully organized a variety of conferences, symposia, discussions, targeted dinner debates and lunch debates, discussing topics such as the role of the EU, Knowl-edge & Innovation, Transatlantic Relations, Tax Competition, Better Regulation, Islam and the EU, FTT, IT Regulation and Entrepreneur-ship, Banking and the role of the Euro.

Publications“Het social-economisch denken van F.A Hayek”, “Hayek revisited”, “Better Regulation” “Banking and Monetary Policy from the Perspec-tive of Austrian Economics”.

Projects The Alumni programThe Intern-Exchange program The past and future of European federalism: Spinelli vs. Hayek Members include former Prime Ministers, MEPs, former EuropeanCommissioners, key politicians, senior academics, business leaders and prominent journalists. The Office is based in Leuven.

Internship profile


• to help organize conferences and dinner debates held by LVMI Eu-rope and participate in other important think-tank’s activities. These events all take place in Brussels;• to assist at our research projects on European politics and interna-tional relations;• to prepare a public relations plan for LVMI Europe;• to establish links with the civil society, media, business, politicians, the EU institutions as well as the European Parliament that will enable LVMI-Europe to influence future policy initiatives;• to communicate with LVMI-Europe’s Patrons, Sponsors and Board of Directors;• to help fundraising for the institute; • to write a monthly newsletter as well as a weekly blog;•update the website.

www.vonmisesinstitute

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NameLudwig von Mises Institute Europe

Website www.vonmisesinstitute-europe.org

KeywordsEU, Marketing, Languages




• University degree ongoing;

• Being proactive and interested in communicating with a wide range

of people;

• Having a good knowledge of English

• French or German language are an additional asset.

• Having good analyzing, marketing and networking skills

• Being an organized and independent individual.

NameMake Mothers Matter EU Delegation

Website www.makemothersmatter.org/del-egations/europe/

MissionWe believe in the power of mothers to make the world a better place. We advocate for their recognition and support as changemakers. We amplify their voice at the highest level: the EU, UNESCO and the UN.

VisionMake Mothers Matter argues that mothers who are heard, sup-ported, educated and well in-formed are key partners who must be consulted and actively involved in development projects and the realization of the 2030 Agenda.

KeywordsAdvocacy, NGO, Campaigning, Communication, Gender equality.


Make Mothers Matter (MMM), formerly known as Mouvement Mondial des Mères, is an international NGO established in 1947 at the UNESCO in Paris.We act through advocacy, network and communication.Our poles of action are education, health, peace and economy.We federate an expanding network of member associations and partners active in the field around the world reaching over 10 million mothers globally.

We work to:• Empower mothers to understand and freely exert their rights and responsibilities• Demand respect, autonomy and dignity for mothers in their diversity• Emphasise the essential role of a mother in a child’s education and development• Include maternity in gender equality• Overcome stigma and discrimination• Improve maternal and child healthcare• Reduce unpaid-work hardships• Promote shared family care work with fathers• Push for a better work-life balance• Champion the role of mothers in peace and security.

We adhere to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The EU delegation is a Member of the Social Platform (the biggest civil society network working on social affairs) and SDG Watch Europe (platform of NGOs working to support the implementation of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development).

Currently, we are partners in charge of the communication and con-ducting surveys on an EU research project on circular economy www.circ4life.eu

In addition, we also participate in 2 EU funded research networks on maternal mental health Rise up PPD and on family support Euro-famnet.

Internship profile

• Research and analysis regarding relevant issues such as gender equal-ity, working conditions, work-life balance, pensions, leave schemes, gender budgeting, maternal health and any other issues with a signifi-cant impact on mothers/ families • Assistance in weekly monitoring of information sources the Euro-pean institutions, NGOs, and other stakeholders to keep informed about developments in topics related to our work • Support the team on communication activities such as updating con-tent on www.makemothersmatter.com, draft short newsletters, assist in preparing annual report etc.

www.vonmisesinstitute

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NameMake Mothers Matter EU Delegation

Website www.makemothersmatter.org/del-egations/europe/

MissionWe believe in the power of mothers to make the world a better place. We advocate for their recognition and support as changemakers. We amplify their voice at the highest level: the EU, UNESCO and the UN.

VisionMake Mothers Matter argues that mothers who are heard, sup-ported, educated and well in-formed are key partners who must be consulted and actively involved in development projects and the realization of the 2030 Agenda.

KeywordsAdvocacy, NGO, Campaigning, Communication, Gender equality.

Internship Profile Spring / Summer / Fall

• Attend the women’s rights and gender equality or employment committee meetings at the European Parliament and write minutes (or others events of relevance for our advocacy work as an EP badge will be provided) • Participate in conferences in Brussels related to our main issues (gen-der equality, reconciliation between work and family life etc) • Participate in our weekly team meetings • Support in advocacy work when required • Assist the team in their work.


• Good organisational, research and communication skills • Excellent drafting skills and attention to detail • Team player but also capable of working independently and be pro-active • MS Computer Skills (Word, Excel, PPT) • Excellent English skills, oral and written, are imperative. French and/ or other European languages are an asset • Please include 1 written page on a subject of your choice with your application.

NameManagement Centre Europe Website www.mce.eu

KeywordsMarketing, Events, Management


MCE, as part of AMA Global, is a leading Learning and Develop-ment provider in Europe, Middle East and Africa. We inspire more than 1,000 organizations and over 10,000 managers and leaders each year through our MCE Training Programmes and our Customized Learning Solutions. We have been in the EMEA region for more than 55 years and our team of 200 passionate Learning and Development professionals focuses each day on supporting people in achieving the impact they need at individual, team and organizational levels.


Several month ago, we started to re-conquer our markets and therefore need to redefine our image in these markets in addition to our classical marketing activities:

• Through sponsoring events organised by others where our presence is highlighted by the awarding of prizes. This gives MCE a bigger visi-bility and permits us to access new Clients (the winner of the prizes).

• Through our own events to increase visibility. These can also serve as a push for the purchase of our classical Open Enrolment sessions or more specific customized training solutions.

The project for an intern would be :

• Redefine the concept, clearly write the tactics and the targets, and the adequate marketing links.• Prepare the action packages (check list + material) to ensure that these events & actions are scaleable.• Prepare the pressbook and the sponsorbooks • Participate to these events and actions during the internship.


• Excellent command of English – oral and written• Microsoft office• Interest in Marketing • Good oral and written communication • Analytical

www.mce.eu

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NameManagement Centre Europe Website www.mce.eu

KeywordsMarketing, Events, Management


MCE, as part of AMA Global, is a leading Learning and Develop-ment provider in Europe, Middle East and Africa. We inspire more than 1,000 organizations and over 10,000 managers and leaders each year through our MCE Training Programmes and our Customized Learning Solutions. We have been in the EMEA region for more than 55 years and our team of 200 passionate Learning and Development professionals focuses each day on supporting people in achieving the impact they need at individual, team and organizational levels.


Set up an Alumni Network, being an MCE client community of for-mer participants of our training programmes. Create a place where we would keep in contact, communicate with our alumni and share experience and valuable content.

The project for an intern would be:

• Analysis of the possibilities given by the platform• Analysis of expectations of clients (incl. contacts)• Analysis of the legal implications (incl. data protection)• Work with MCE IT staff to set up and customized the network• Test and implement corrections• Establish a users’ guide• Launch the project


• Excellent command of English – oral and written• Microsoft office• Interest in marketing especially social network • Good oral and written communication • Analytical

NameMartin’s Agora City Resort

Website www.martinshotels.com/en/hotel/martins-brussels-eu

KeywordsHotel Management, Project Man-agement, GSI

LocationLouvain-la-Neuve (travel expenses are covered).


The Martin’s Hotels, one of the most prestigious Belgian hotel groups, is looking for motivated trainees in Martin’s Agora City Resort for a minimum of 3 months training. Located in the heart of Louvain-la-Neuve with 210 rooms divided into a 3-star and a 4-star hotel, 1 restaurant, 1 winebar, 1 bar, 9 conference rooms, Martin’s City Spa (wellness & Fitness) and a peaceful garden – this is the first urban hotel centre in Wallonia.

Internship profile - Hotel Management

• Assist Management in daily duties• Follow-up on GSI and initiate necessary follow-up• Project Management• Carrying administrative duties • Assist other departments wherever necessary and maintain good working relationships• Coordinate with all departments regarding different requests and information.



• Good knowledge of French and English (Dutch is a plus)• Not afraid of guest relations• Well-presented and open-minded• Proactive• Highly motivated student • Able to multi-task• Flexible• Reliable.

www.mce.eu

www.martinshotels.com/en/hotel/martins

www.martinshotels.com/en/hotel/martins

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Name New Europe

Website www.neweurope.eu

Mission We generate a foundation of facts that enriches the public dialogue and supports sound decision-making. New Europe’s position in the European Union spectrum is clear.

KeywordsCommunications, EU, Languages


The New Europe – the European weekly, published since 1993, carries news and analyses on European Affairs and EU-World Relations. As the only European publication with a regular coverage of 49 Member States, as well as Candidate and Neighboring Countries, New Europe is a unique product bringing European news to the Countries, as well as National news to the European Union. New Europe also features sections on the European Institutions, EU-Russia, EU-Asia and Tran-satlantic Relations, as well as on Energy, Environment, and Arts & Culture. Our print circulation comes to 66,000 copies distributed in Europe and beyond, while our news portal attracts over 750,000 visi-tors per month.


Responsibilities include:

• Supporting NE’s editorial staff in all activities leading to publication; • Organizing and researching NE projects to tight deadlines;• Updating the database of external contributors• Monitoring daily news; • Proof-reading NE’s pages • Updating NE’s news portal • Obtaining rights to use materials from other publications;• Attending press briefing and drafting reports • Writing news and analyses to be published in NE



• Interest in European affairs, EU-World relations, journalism and public relations • Fluency in spoken & written English; other languages are an asset • Ideally majoring in communication studies/ journalism or related areas • Good knowledge of MS Office application and Internet as a research tool • Web skills are an asset • Excellent communication skills, team oriented.

NameNew Europe

Website www.neweurope.eu

Mission We generate a foundation of facts that enriches the public dialogue and supports sound decision-making. New Europe’s position in the Euro-pean Union spectrum is clear.

Keywords Marketing, Social Media, Design


The New Europe – the European weekly, published since 1993, carries news and analyses on European Affairs and EU-World Relations. As the only European publication with a regular coverage of 49 Member States, as well as Candidate and Neighboring Countries, New Europe is a unique product bringing European news to the Countries, as well as National news to the European Union. New Europe also features sections on the European Institutions, EU-Russia, EU-Asia and Tran-satlantic Relations, as well as on Energy, Environment, and Arts & Culture. Our print circulation comes to 66,000 copies distributed in Europe and beyond, while our news portal attracts over 750,000 visi-tors per month.


Responsibilities include:

• Making full use of new media tools to disseminate messages;• Maintaining and developing in-house media and client databases;• Producing and designing creative publications such as booklets, infographics;• Assisting with communications tasks in social media, our website and at events;• Assisting with marketing campaigns;• Contributing to communications and marketing strategy.


The successful candidate should have the following requirements: • Interest in European affairs, EU-world relations, journalism and public relations• Fluency in spoken & written English; other languages are an asset• Ideally majoring in communication studies/ new media/ journalism or related areas• Good knowledge of MS Office and Internet as a research tool• The ability to understand and communicate detailed and complex subjects• Media-savvy with experience in writing/editing;• Up to speed with online communication tools and social media• Experience in design software advantageous (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign etc.)• Web skills are an asset• Team-oriented.

www.neweurope.eu

www.neweurope.eu

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NameRolex Benelux SA

Website www.rolex.com

Mission To manufacture, distribute and ser-vice high-quality wristwatches.

VisionTo continue the long tradition of excellence that the Rolex name rep-resents.

Keywords Luxury, digital, events


Pioneer of the wristwatch since 1905, Rolex is at the origin of land-mark innovations in watchmaking, including the first waterproof wristwatch - the Oyster - and the Perpetual rotor self-winding mech-anism. For over a century, Rolex watches have accompanied explorers and achievers around the world, from the top of the highest mountains to the deepest reaches of the ocean.

Rolex Benelux SA is an affiliate of the Group located in Brussels.

Internship profile


COMMUNICATION MEDIA

- Assist the elaboration of the media plan/communication strategy - Follow-up of media-related invoices and assist budget follow-up

EVENTS

- Follow-up and participation at the elaboration of the events- Relations with all the suppliers to guarantee qualitative roll-out of the events

PROMOTIONAL ARTICLES

- Follow-up of orders, deliveries and stock management of promo-tional articles

MAILINGS

- Active participation at the roll-out of mailing campaigns

ADMINISTRATION

- Agenda - Meetings - Presentations



- We are looking for curious and creative learners who are interested in the luxury industry and social media. - In addition to public relation skills the intern must have very strong organizational and coordination skills. - Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Powerpoint, MS Word\ Excel.- Languages: French, English. Dutch is a plus

NameSchuman European Affairs

Mission Schuman European Affairs aims to advise and assist you in navigat-ing the European institutions and monitor, position or lobby upcoming initiatives in the interest of a stron-ger, more sustainable and transpar-ent Europe.

VisionBecause Europe matters.

Keywords EU, Advocacy, Insurance.

About us Spring

Schuman European Affairs is a very small European Affairs consulting company. Through a combination of key factors - experience, special-ization, network – of its manager and owner, Lieve Lowet, Schuman European Affairs has a good knowledge of specific EU policies, in-cluding their origins, the European rationale, the timelines. Frequent contacts with the legislators (Commission, Parliament, Council) and a large variety of stakeholders further ensure that Schuman European Affairs can help its clients understand the relevant European legisla-tion, both de lege ferenda and de lege lata while also advising its clients in agenda setting:

• Lieve started her European Affairs activities in 2003 but she builds on more than 30 years of experience in the financial and consulting sector;• The working area covers a careful selection of European policies, with emphasis on policies affecting the financial services sector, espe-cially insurance and pensions. This specialization adds to Schuman European Affairs’ credibility. In the area of financial services, national, European or international clients include(d) e.g. (specialized) (re)insurers, pension funds, intermediaries, actuaries, loss adjusters, and/or their associations, NGOs, as well as supervisors; • An extensive network of contacts and relationships of trust, built up over many years, includes officials from the European Commission, Members of the European Parliament and their staff, officials at the Permanent Representation of the Member States, supervisors, sector representatives in Brussels and many others.

Internship profile

As Schuman European Affairs is small, the intern will work very closely and in a one-on-one coaching relationship with its owner/manager. In addition, Lieve has extensive experience in working with interns. The intern could assist in the daily activities of the office and more specifically assist in the following tasks and learn about:

• Monitoring of EU legislative initiatives;• Writing of background notes; • Preparing meeting documents; • Taking meeting notes when assisting in meetings; • Reporting on EU debates;• Coordinate EU legislation.

In addition, the intern will be given the opportunity to research a mutually agreed topic related to the financial sector from an EU law perspective.

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NameSchuman European Affairs

Mission Schuman European Affairs aims to advise and assist you in navigat-ing the European institutions and monitor, position or lobby upcoming initiatives in the interest of a stron-ger, more sustainable and transpar-ent Europe.

VisionBecause Europe matters

Keywords EU, Advocacy, Insurance

About us Spring


The intern should:

• Be a quick learner;• Have efficient research skills with academic rigour; • Be interested in the financial sector, and more specifically in the insurance sector; • Have a good initial understanding about how the EU works; • Be discrete and trustworthy, with eye for detail and deadlines;• Have a clear and transparent communication style, also in reporting and writing;• Be proficient in English, any other language an asset;• Be a nice colleague to work with.

NameSolar Solidarity

Website www.solarsolidarite.org

KeywordsBusiness, Communication, Sus-tainable Development


Solar Solidarity is a non-profit international association focusing on raising awareness on sustainable development notably the potential of renewable energies through exhibitions of solar art works of artist Alexandre Dang. He has founded Solar Solidarity which aims to:

• Raise awareness and promote sustainable development, solar energy, renewable energy, through art and culture.• Support financially the solar electrification of projects in developing countries (schools, hospitals…) Alexandre Dang is an artist committed in promoting issues linked with sustainable development, renewable energy, especially solar en-ergy. His kinetic solar creations have toured around the world notably in Europe, USA, China, Singapore, Russia, South Korea, the Emirates, Hong Kong, Lebanon... They have been featured in major venues including the Singapore Art Museum, the Palace for Fine Arts (Bozar – Center for Fine Arts) in Brussels, the Fine Art Museum in Tournai (Belgium), the Royal Greenhouses of Brussels, the European Commis-sion, the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union, the Belgian and European Pavilion of World Expo Shanghai 2010 and the Belgian Pavilion of World Expo Yeosu 2012 in South Korea.

Internship profile

• Seeking cooperation opportunities at international level particularly in EUROPE, CHINA, the EMIRATES, ARABIC speaking countries, South Korea, India, Japan, Russia, Brazil, Mexico and/or Turkey... (contacting partners, setting up application files, ensuring the fol-low-up...)• Organising international art exhibitions (helping to realise the art works, organizing the logistics, the transport, the assembly, the disas-sembly, taking pictures and filming videos...)• Promoting and communicating (drafting press releases, contacting the press, carrying out press reviews…). See some examples of publi-cations in the “Press” section of the site www.alexandredang.com• Writing and/or translating files in different languages


• Interest in contemporary art.• It is essential to engage with huge enthusiasm in developing the aforementioned missions and projects.• Skills in languages: Chinese, South Korean, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian and/or Dutch... in particular are assets.• Knowledge in video, photography, graphics and/or 3D… are all assets.• Driving license and being used to drive are assets as well

www.solarsolidarite.org

www.alexandredang.com

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NameSolidbot

Website www.solidbot.com

MissionMonitor, Control & Broadcast Anything, Anywhere at Anytime.

KeywordsDevelop, Produce, Sell & Support IOT Product


Solidbot is a young and dynamic company which develops state-of-the-art mobile security solutions. We allow our customers to monitor and secure sites where no power and no communication are available.

We are a bunch of tech enthusiasts working together in a collegial and fun-loving atmosphere in Sint-Genesius-Rode.

We have known continuous growth since our creation in 2014 and have sold our solutions across the globe. We are proud to count some large national and multinational companies as our clients.

Internship profile

Since we have a very broad activities from software, electronic and me-chanic development and engineering, to support products and services in various countries, passing by all sales, operations and G&A activi-ties, there is always a lot of challenges open.

Depending of the personal taste of the Intern, they will be integrated in the team of their choice to assist directly the person in charge in one of challenges. Requirements and skills We are looking for great people to join our team and bring their own unique contribution to our company.

NameThe Growth of a Game

Website https://www.growthofagame.com/belgium/ KeywordsBusiness, Communications

About us Spring

The Growth of a Game is an organization that facilitates the devel-opment of American football in Europe. We publish content on the growth of the sport, organize skills camps throughout Europe, and provide hundreds of teams and federations with access to quality sports equipment. The company president, Travis Brody, has over 20 years experience in the sports industry and has worked alongside some of the top names in the business. The Growth of a Game is based in Brussels and provides an exciting environment to learn and grow into your professional career.

For more information, visit www.growthofagame.com or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GrowthOfAGame.

Internship profile

This is a unique opportunity to be a part of a growing company and develop some valuable experience in the sports industry. The intern will be working in a few or more of the following areas, depending on ability:

• New business development• Skills camp logistics• Sponsorship sales• Writing news articles, press releases, and other online content• Social media marketing• E-mail marketing• Provide general support to the President and Vice President of Busi-ness Development (schedule calls/meetings, interview coaches and players, update directories, etc.)


The ideal candidate must possess the following:

• Fluency in English• Attention to detail• Organizational skills• Excellent writing skills• Outgoing personality

We’re looking for a team player that is willing to put time and energy into a fast-growing start-up. This position is for someone who wants to help build something, not just receive course credit. A dream intern-ship for a sports fan who wants to start building their career.

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NameThe Skateroom

Website www.theskateroom.com

KeywordsEmpowerment, NGO, Marketing


The Skateroom (TSR) is a social entrepreneurship whose main pur-pose is to help empower youth using art and skateboarding. Our vision is to offer art editions at an affordable price and make art available to the greater public. We collaborate with contemporary artists to cre-ate editions of artwork on skateboards. TSR continues to explore and pushes the boundaries of conventional skateboard art by releasing unique and collectable art editions.

These editions of artworks are sold via major art institutions the world over. It is through their support and their belief in our project that we are able to fulfil our purpose and finance international social projects by directly supporting the NGO Skateistan.

Skateistan is an award-winning international non-profit organization empowering children and youth through skateboarding and education in Afghanistan, Cambodia and South Africa.

Internship profile

The internship revolves around business development of our distribu-tion network. With several of the world’s most prestigious art centres, including the MoMA, the Tate, Vuitton Foundation and many others already on-board, the task is still vast and aims at expanding our net-work from Asia to South America. The Intern duties & Responsibilities will include:

• Identification of new potential partners globally;• Gathering of essential data and angle of approach;• First contact and the logistical follow up;• PR / Marketing / Communication support of TSR retail network


Dynamic and solution-driven, multilingual and able to think out of the box while also master organiser to follow up with countless oppor-tunities.

An ability to work and collaborate in a start-up atmosphere within a small team where everyone participates in the common tasks at hand, while remaining focused and driven to her / his own responsibilities. The successful candidate should have the following requirements:• Business / communication major• Overly adaptable to a constantly changing environment• Excellent written & oral communication skills• Natural negotiator

NameTwipe Digital Publishing

Website www.twipemobile.com MissionOur mission is to help newspaper publishers engage more readers and monetize their premium content.

KeywordsMedia, digital, technology and innovation

Location: Leuven


Twipe is a media technology company based in Leuven. We offer a state-of-the-art digital publishing and analytics SaaS platform, used by leading newspapers across Europe. Every month 8 million digital edi-tions are downloaded from our platform. We help newspapers includ-ing The Times, Le Monde and Ouest-France grow their subscription and reader revenues.

Our innovation capability has been recognized by Google, which has granted Twipe funding from its Digital News Initiative fund three times already. We are actively investing in machine learning and ar-tificial intelligence to understand and predict reader preferences and optimize their reading experiences.

We are an international team of twenty in Leuven and our working language is English.

Internship profile

We are looking for an intern to join our business development de-partment, which is responsible for the international expansion of our company as well as leading our research projects on the future of news.

The exact project can be agreed on together, depending on the intern’s skills and preferences and our business opportunities. Some ideas of potential tasks:

• Creating a strategy for entering a new market• Developing content to share with our very active newsletter subscrib-ers, and wider community• Conducting competitor analysis or other business research• Working on our communication strategy, i.e. website improvements, social media, campaigns• Assisting the team working on organizing an industry event


• Good command of English (spoken and written), other languages are an asset• Affinity for media and technology• Willingness to learn and self-motivation, ability to multi-task and a proactive, self-starting ‘can do’ attitude • Previous experience with the tasks listed above is an asset

www.theskateroom.com

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NameWeBrussels

Website www.webrussels.org MissionListen to citizens from the Quart-ierNoordwijk to gain a more encompassing understanding of the urban reality of Brussels so that they cancreate visions together of how to develop towards a better life for all.Document what citizens say, up-load content into a web database and create attractive stories to be published online and shared on social media.

VisionWeBrussels brings a new model of democracy to Brussels - making it as easy as possible for any citizen to put forward their ideas, con-cerns and proposals, have them collectively discussed and em-powered through participation in formal city elections.

KeywordsDesign, research, storytelling, de-liberative democracy, innovation

About us Spring

Empower citizens to build the city they want. WeBrussels wants to make it as easy as possible for any citizen to put forward their concerns and proposals, have them collectively discussed and put forward to elected politicians.WeBrussels facilitates collective intelligence sessions with citizens and decision-makers to influence the quality of decision they are able to make.

We have been commissioned by the Brussels Regional Parliament (via Prix du Parliament Bruxellois) to interview the users of Park Maximi-lien and Quartier Nord to provide policy makers with insights that will guide their strategy and design decisions. We will also be creating an experience for policy makers to develop a more inclusive political will.This area of Brussels Quartier Nord / de Noordwijk of Brussels is expe-riencing major social challenges (including high unemployment rate, low literacy levels, a strong presence of refugees in the public space, and decaying social housing...) and is changing very fast due to the buzzing urban planning context of this part of the city at large.

Internship profile

We are looking for a human centered designer. Embracing human-centered design means believing that all problems, even the seemingly intractable ones like poverty, gender equality, and clean water, are solvable. Moreover, it means believing that the people who face those problems every day are the ones who hold the key to their answer.

The ability to listen and to extract user needs from any kind of interac-tions you have with other fellow humans will help you succeed in any job, product or service design you want to undertake in your future.You will be involved in the following tasks:

• Interact with citizens from Quartier Nord / de Noordwijk• Request consent to interview• Interview citizens and record interview• Export audio or video file• Process Narratives. The objective of the Processing phase is to gener-ate a story • Transcribe audio/video file• Use the transcript to develop the story• Gather bio, images, evidence links• Request consent to publish• Publish 20 approved stories on the project website (to be built)• Compose and share social media content• Analyse phase: surface insights and learning from the dataset that be used by the Target audience on policy design or social service design.

NameWeBrussels

Website www.webrussels.org MissionListen to citizens from the Quart-ierNoordwijk to gain a more encompassing understanding of the urban reality of Brussels so that they cancreate visions together of how to develop towards a better life for all.Document what citizens say, up-load content into a web database and create attractive stories to be published online and shared on social media.

VisionWeBrussels brings a new model of democracy to Brussels - making it as easy as possible for any citizen to put forward their ideas, con-cerns and proposals, have them collectively discussed and em-powered through participation in formal city elections.

KeywordsDesign, research, storytelling, de-liberative democracy, innovation.

Requirements and skills Spring

• Strong listening abilities• Self-awareness, political awareness and understanding others• Process and organize research data so that it can be reused by differ-ent teams and functions• Emotional intelligence as your ability to monitor one’s own and other’s emotions• Conduct design research interviews (dialogue interviews)• Collect digital assets in a multimedia format: audio, videos photos• Understanding French language is required

At the end of the training, the participants will be evaluated on the depth and quality of the digital assets that have been collected.

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