Under the general guidance of the Executive Director, and under the direct supervision of a consultant, the Intern will support the daily work of the team, including, but not limited to:

• Background research, mapping, analysis and preparation of substantive briefs and presentations;
• Monitor and analyse EU funding calls and programming documents;
• Monitor and report on EU and EU Member States policy developments on clients’ issues of interest;
• Attend on-line events and prepare summary briefings for clients;
• Draft communications to clients to keep them abreast of European Union news and activities;
• Support the organization of missions, meetings and events for clients, including logistics and preparation of background material;
• Contribute to the preparation of training seminar for client teams, including background research, preparation of activities and exercises, and other support functions;
• Provide support to clients’ advocacy, communication and fundraising strategies and activities;
• Update and maintain LEADEUR’s tailor-made contact and engagement data base and coordinate with colleagues to track engagement actions, results and follow-ups.

• Master’s degree in a relevant field, such as but not limited to political science, international affairs, EU affairs, peace and conflict studies, social sciences;
• Knowledge of EU external action, particularly in fields such as peacebuilding, conflict prevention, media development, development cooperation, humanitarian assistance, human rights, rule of law, youth and women’s rights and empowerment;
• Excellent research, analytical and organizational skills;
• Attention to detail, autonomy and proactivity;
• Fluency in English and excellent writing skills are essential;
• Good working knowledge of French and/or an additional language would be a plus;
• Previous (paid or unpaid) work experience in a team and/or a related field would be a plus;
• Team spirit, ability to manage many tasks at once, work hard against short deadlines and remain calm and focused under pressure.

Skills:

• Ability to write clear and analytical materials to different types of audiences
• Ability to understand how organizations work and how to reach out to individuals with the appropriate language, format and timing
• Ability to adapt to different contexts and cultures
• Ability to prioritize and find relevant information out of numerous formal and informal publications or interactions
• Ability to organize, manage, report and track data such as contact information, history, and engagement results in a dedicated digital platform.