Project Assistant Policy and Research (for EU Projects preparation and coordination support)

Humanities, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences
Belgium
Brussels, (5 minutes from the European Parliament and Commission)
Period: 
10 Jan, 2022 to 1 Jul, 2022
Deadline: 
5 Dec, 2021

General information

Duration: 
6 months
Commitment: 
Full-time
Description: 

VELTHA is an International not-for-profit organization based in Brussel, active mainly in the fields of research, culture, circular economy, environment, education and transport. 
We participate in important H2020 projects; capitalizing on our previous experiences under the previous program FP7. In addition, we act as a consultant for other companies willing to participate in European Funding Programmes, helping them in proposal preparation and in project life-cycle management.

We are looking for a self-motivated student who recently graduated or currently enrolled in a master program who has a personal interest in the area of cultural and democracy EU project writing and execution. 

You will focus on the following activities:

- Design and write a research proposal by defining project objectives, deliverables, work plans

- Working on EU funded projects in an international context.

- Plan financial, budgeting and contractual aspects with concrete examples

- Write dissemination and use plans of projects to create impact

- Contact stakeholders to increase the participation within the Circular Economy Policy Lab.

- Organize Digital Workshops useful as input for a publication.

 

What we're looking for:

  • Pro-active personality :)
  • Excellent Technical English writing and speaking skills
  • Passionated about the latest updates on technological and environmental issues
  • Cooperation skills 
  • Public speaking skills is a bonus!

What we offer:

  • An active role in our activities; you’re not here to take coffee orders but to help the organization grow.
  • The opportunity to contribute and implement your own ideas.
  • Room for personal responsibility, creativity, and personal development.
  • Inhouse mentoring.
  • Attendance to several events in Brussels.
Compensation: 
No financial compensation
Years of Experience required: 
No
Requirements
Languages: 
English: Proficient User C2
Level of Studies: 
Master