- Eurocities
- Brussels, Belgium (Remote)
- Internship/Traineeship
Trainee for Economic Development
- Eurocities
Brussels, Belgium
Internship/Traineeship
Published:
Application Deadline: April 18, 2025
- Eurocities
Brussels, Belgium
Internship/Traineeship
Published:
Application Deadline: April 18, 2025
We are recruiting a trainee to work on topics linked to economic development, to become a member of the economic development team for 1 year (six months, renewable for another six months), ideally starting mid-April 2024.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
As trainee, you will play an important role in Eurocities’ daily work, with a focus on topics linked to economic development. You will work with the Policy and Forum Officer, covering topics such as the next EU Budget, local financing for the just transition, industrial policy, local innovation ecosystems, local regeneration strategies, sustainable tourism, skills, and more. In this role, you will:
PROFILE:
You are proactive and enthusiastic about delivering positive results in a flexible manner.
Eurocities will support you in developing your skills for entering the workplace. We have set out below some skills that would help you get the most out of this traineeship.
(Please note that this position does not have a focus on urban planning/development, architecture, or spatial planning).
WHAT WE OFFER:
Important: Eurocities will provide you with a Belgian trainee contract (CIP “convention d’immersion professionnelle”). Due to the CIP requirements and conditions, the selected candidate will need to already live or be willing to move to Belgium for the duration of the contract, as candidates need to provide a Belgian address. More information on this type of contract may be found on: https://www.actiris.brussels/fr/citoyens/convention-d-immersion-professionnelle/.
BENEFITS:
Eurocities promotes the importance of a work-life balance.
HOW TO APPLY:
Applicants are requested to send a one-page letter of motivation explaining their suitability for the position, together with a CV, by Friday 18 April 2025 COB to: Patricia de Wouters, People & Operations Director, at jobs.trainees@eurocities.eu. Please send the documents in pdf format and mention ‘CIP EDF’ in the subject line.
A longlist of candidates will be drawn up, with pre-selected candidates invited to a one-hour remote test. On the basis of the test results, shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview on 6 and 7 May 2025 (please note that the interviews will be scheduled either in person in Brussels, or remotely on Teams).
CV and personal data of non-selected candidates are not shared with anyone outside Eurocities and will be deleted immediately after the recruitment process. For more information, you can read our privacy policy: https://eurocities.eu/privacy-policy/.
We are aware that you might use AI when applying for this position. It’s perfectly fine to use AI to brainstorm, structure your ideas or edit your language. Just please be aware that while AI is one of the tools we use in Eurocities, the main tool we need for the work here is our brains: This is a content-based position and one that AI cannot often do for you. Please keep this in mind during the application and interview phase to avoid disappointment on both sides later in the process. We want to use this interview to get to know you and your ideas, not what ChatGPT thinks the best answers are.
CV and personal data of non-selected candidates are not shared with anyone outside Eurocities and will be deleted immediately after the recruitment process. For more information, read our privacy policy.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
As trainee, you will play an important role in Eurocities’ daily work, with a focus on topics linked to economic development. You will work with the Policy and Forum Officer, covering topics such as the next EU Budget, local financing for the just transition, industrial policy, local innovation ecosystems, local regeneration strategies, sustainable tourism, skills, and more. In this role, you will:
- Assist in the organisation and follow-up of the Economic Development Forum (EDF) Working Groups meetings, such as (online) knowledge exchanges, workshops, webinars, and discussions;
- Draft articles and collect input for the EDF Forum newsletter as well as the Eurocities newsletter, update the Eurocities internal web pages on EDF issues, and perform other communications-related tasks;
- Monitor policy initiatives, developments, and events at the EU level on topics such as strategies of urban and regional development, innovation and entrepreneurship, financing and local investments, industrial policy, public procurement, and sustainable tourism;
- Carry out research, analyse policy documents, and draft briefing notes;
- Support the organisation of the EDF annual meeting;
- Support project development work in the area of economic development;
- Maintain the relevant member database;
- Give general support to the EDF team as needed.
PROFILE:
You are proactive and enthusiastic about delivering positive results in a flexible manner.
Eurocities will support you in developing your skills for entering the workplace. We have set out below some skills that would help you get the most out of this traineeship.
- A university degree, preferably linked to economic and regional development issues;
- Basic knowledge and interest in local and regional economic development trends in the EU;
- Basic knowledge about economic development policies in the EU, the EU institutions, and the role of local authorities;
- A keen interest in economic policies;
- Excellent oral and written communications skills in English. Other languages are an asset;
- Excellent organisational skills;
- Problem-solving approach;
- Good interpersonal skills for an international environment;
- Good knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite (incl. Teams, SharePoint).Experience with Microsoft Teams.
(Please note that this position does not have a focus on urban planning/development, architecture, or spatial planning).
- A dynamic team player;
- Able to work independently or with minimal supervision;
- Happy to take the initiative;
- Agile in a changing environment with the ability to juggle competing deadlines.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- A 1-year traineeship contract (six months, renewable for another six months), ideally starting in mid-May 2025;
- A full-time position based at the Eurocities office in Brussels;
- A remuneration of approximately €1,000 per month.
Important: Eurocities will provide you with a Belgian trainee contract (CIP “convention d’immersion professionnelle”). Due to the CIP requirements and conditions, the selected candidate will need to already live or be willing to move to Belgium for the duration of the contract, as candidates need to provide a Belgian address. More information on this type of contract may be found on: https://www.actiris.brussels/fr/citoyens/convention-d-immersion-professionnelle/.
BENEFITS:
- Meal vouchers;
- Full reimbursement of public transport costs;
- Training opportunities and access to online training;
- A dynamic international team;
- A pleasant working environment;
- Flexible working hours;
- Part-time teleworking.
Eurocities promotes the importance of a work-life balance.
HOW TO APPLY:
Applicants are requested to send a one-page letter of motivation explaining their suitability for the position, together with a CV, by Friday 18 April 2025 COB to: Patricia de Wouters, People & Operations Director, at jobs.trainees@eurocities.eu. Please send the documents in pdf format and mention ‘CIP EDF’ in the subject line.
A longlist of candidates will be drawn up, with pre-selected candidates invited to a one-hour remote test. On the basis of the test results, shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview on 6 and 7 May 2025 (please note that the interviews will be scheduled either in person in Brussels, or remotely on Teams).
CV and personal data of non-selected candidates are not shared with anyone outside Eurocities and will be deleted immediately after the recruitment process. For more information, you can read our privacy policy: https://eurocities.eu/privacy-policy/.
We are aware that you might use AI when applying for this position. It’s perfectly fine to use AI to brainstorm, structure your ideas or edit your language. Just please be aware that while AI is one of the tools we use in Eurocities, the main tool we need for the work here is our brains: This is a content-based position and one that AI cannot often do for you. Please keep this in mind during the application and interview phase to avoid disappointment on both sides later in the process. We want to use this interview to get to know you and your ideas, not what ChatGPT thinks the best answers are.
CV and personal data of non-selected candidates are not shared with anyone outside Eurocities and will be deleted immediately after the recruitment process. For more information, read our privacy policy.
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