Friends of the Earth Europe and CEE Bankwatch Network are seeking a Project Assistant for EU Funds (Intern)
See the job specification below or click on the following link: http://www.foeeurope.org/job/eufunds_intern.htm All responses should be emailed to [EMAIL PROTECTED] by 16th September 2007. ********************** Friends of the Earth Europe and CEE Bankwatch Network are seeking a Project Assistant for EU Funds (Intern) Closing date: 16th September 2007 Expected start date: 1st October 2007 Duration: 6 months Location: Brussels Friends of the Earth Europe and CEE Bankwatch Network are looking for an intern to assist our campaigns for a more sustainable and transparent use of the Structural and Cohesion Funds and for a reform of the European Investment Bank, with the focus on the new member states of Central and Eastern Europe. Friends of the Earth Europe campaigns for sustainable and just societies and for the protection of the environment. It unites more than 30 national organisations with thousands of local groups and it is part of the world's largest grassroots environmental network, Friends of the Earth International. CEE Bankwatch Network is an international NGO with member organisations currently from 11 countries across the central and eastern European region. The aim of the network is to monitor the investments supported by the international financial institutions as well as by the European Union funds, and to propose constructive alternatives to their policies and projects in the region. Job tasks The Project Assistant will assist the campaign coordinators for EU funds and EIB with the following tasks: * coordinating a working group of member organisations dealing with EU funds in eight new EU member states of Central and Eastern Europe * administrative and reporting tasks * creating a new edition of a map of controversial infrastructure projects in the new member states * preparing campaign materials and statements by collecting and analysing information and conducting research on the funding impacts in the energy, transport and/or waste management sectors and on the implications for climate change * advocacy activities and meetings with the EU institutions * organising a seminar on EU funds in Brussels in Spring 2008 * updating website and basic design work Requirements Essential * Previous NGO or volunteer experience * Excellent written communication and fluency in English * Knowledge of one or more languages of Central and Eastern Europe * Excellent research, analytical and organisational skills * Good knowledge of at least two of the following issues: climate change; transport; energy; waste management; nature protection laws; environmental impact assessments; EU funding structures; EIB * General knowledge of politics in Central and Eastern Europe and of EU institutions * Commitment to the values and missions of FoEE and Bankwatch * Ability to grasp quickly complex policy issues * High levels of motivation, good team player, creativity, flexibility, sense of humour Desireable * Knowledge of website editing and graphic design software The intern will be based in the FoEE office in Brussels - a highly motivating working environment in an international NGO. We will pay a monthly contribution to living costs. Please send a cover letter explaining how your skills and experiences meet the needs of the position, your resume/CV and contact details for two references by e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted, by 21st September. Thank you for your understanding. For more information about the organisations and their work on EU funds, see www.foeeurope.org and www.bankwatch.org.
