- Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking
- Brussels, Belgium (Remote)
- Internship/Traineeship
Communications Team Trainee
- Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking
Brussels, Belgium
Internship/Traineeship
Published:
Application Deadline: December 3, 2024
- Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking
Brussels, Belgium
Internship/Traineeship
Published:
Application Deadline: December 3, 2024
WHO WE ARE:
The Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU), a €2 billion partnership between the European Union and the Bio-based Industries Consortium (BIC), funds projects advancing competitive circular bio-based industries in Europe.
The role of CBE JU is to bring together various actors from bio-based industries, ranging from farmers to scientists, to solve the technological, regulatory and market challenges of the sector. Its public-private funding scheme boosts innovation and market deployment and paves the way for future investments.
For further information, please consult the CBE JU website: https://www.cbe.europa.eu/
OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE TRAINEESHIP:
The CBE JU operates a traineeship programme. The programme gives trainees an understanding of the CBE JU and its role within the activities of the European Union, enables them to acquire practical knowledge of the CBE JU and obtain professional experience in the course of their work.
The rules governing the traineeship programme can be consulted on the CBE JU website. The trainee will have an opportunity to:
The placement is for a maximum period of 6 months.
The trainee will have an adviser within the CBE JU Communications team. The adviser will guide and closely follow the trainee during the traineeship, acting as a mentor.
FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TRAINEE:
The CBE JU wishes to host one trainee to support the Communications team.
Depending on the needs at the time of the traineeship, the trainee will be involved in one or several of the tasks listed below:
REQUIREMENTS:
Applications will not be accepted from candidates who, for more than six weeks:
GRANT:
The CBE JU pays a monthly grant of EUR 1.418.19 net per month and will pay a travel allowance to compensate the expenses incurred at the beginning and at the end of the traineeship from the place of residence, which is usually the address provided for correspondence. It is recommended to read carefully the detailed rules applicable.
TRAINEESHIP PERIOD:
The traineeship period is planned for the February to July 2025 period, subject to the availability of the successful candidate.
CLOSIND DATE:
Applications must be submitted by 3 December 2024, 23:59 CET (Central European Time / Brussels time). The closing date of this vacancy may be prolonged.
Candidates are recommended not to wait until the final days before the closing date of applications’ submission. The CBE JU cannot be held responsible for any last-minute IT malfunction due to an overflow of the application system.
The Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU), a €2 billion partnership between the European Union and the Bio-based Industries Consortium (BIC), funds projects advancing competitive circular bio-based industries in Europe.
The role of CBE JU is to bring together various actors from bio-based industries, ranging from farmers to scientists, to solve the technological, regulatory and market challenges of the sector. Its public-private funding scheme boosts innovation and market deployment and paves the way for future investments.
For further information, please consult the CBE JU website: https://www.cbe.europa.eu/
OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE TRAINEESHIP:
The CBE JU operates a traineeship programme. The programme gives trainees an understanding of the CBE JU and its role within the activities of the European Union, enables them to acquire practical knowledge of the CBE JU and obtain professional experience in the course of their work.
The rules governing the traineeship programme can be consulted on the CBE JU website. The trainee will have an opportunity to:
- Work in a multicultural and multilingual environment;
- Put into practice knowledge acquired during their studies, particularly in their specific areas of competence;
- Experience the professional life and its constraints, duties and opportunities;
- Acquire practical experience and knowledge of the day-to-day work of an EU organisation.
The placement is for a maximum period of 6 months.
The trainee will have an adviser within the CBE JU Communications team. The adviser will guide and closely follow the trainee during the traineeship, acting as a mentor.
FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TRAINEE:
The CBE JU wishes to host one trainee to support the Communications team.
Depending on the needs at the time of the traineeship, the trainee will be involved in one or several of the tasks listed below:
- Assist in organising events and exhibitions;
- Draft written and visual communication material (e.g. press releases, articles, web and social media content, visuals for social media);
- Assist in running campaigns;
- Update internal and external CBE JU websites;
- Contribute to the CBE JU stakeholder and media relations;
- Carry out media monitoring;
- Assist with bio-based products collection from CBE JU-funded projects;
- Help coordinate work with suppliers;
- Support drafting summaries, notes and minutes.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Nationality of the Member States of the European Union;
- University degree or its equivalent by the closing date for applications. Candidates must provide copies of the diplomas or other relevant certificates;
- Degree in Communication, Journalism, Arts, Public Relations, Marketing or related subjects;
- A very good command of oral and written English and of one or more other official Union languages;
- Ability to manage priorities, to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines;
- Proficiency in MS Office in particular, Word processing, Excel spreadsheets, Outlook, PowerPoint;
- Knowledge of graphic design applications, such as Canva, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premiere, Adobe InDesign or other;
- Excellent writing skills and proven experience in the field of communications;
- Attention to details and ability to multi-task;
- Good interpersonal and communication skills, team player.
Applications will not be accepted from candidates who, for more than six weeks:
- Have already benefited or benefit from any kind of in-service training (formal or informal, paid or unpaid) within a European institution or body; or
- Who have had or have any kind of employment within a European institution or body, including anyone who is or has been an assistant to a Member of the European Parliament, an intra-muros consultant or researcher, a temporary staff member, a contract staff member, an auxiliary staff member or an interim staff member of any EU institution, body, delegation or representative office.
GRANT:
The CBE JU pays a monthly grant of EUR 1.418.19 net per month and will pay a travel allowance to compensate the expenses incurred at the beginning and at the end of the traineeship from the place of residence, which is usually the address provided for correspondence. It is recommended to read carefully the detailed rules applicable.
TRAINEESHIP PERIOD:
The traineeship period is planned for the February to July 2025 period, subject to the availability of the successful candidate.
CLOSIND DATE:
Applications must be submitted by 3 December 2024, 23:59 CET (Central European Time / Brussels time). The closing date of this vacancy may be prolonged.
Candidates are recommended not to wait until the final days before the closing date of applications’ submission. The CBE JU cannot be held responsible for any last-minute IT malfunction due to an overflow of the application system.
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