Internship, Eurogroup for Animals

Deadline: As soon as possible

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Location(s)

  • Belgium
Brussels

Overview

We are looking for motivated individuals with high level of interest in animal welfare/protection and related fields. We offer guided internships focusing on specific activities or projects of Eurogroup for Animals.

Details

Eurogroup for Animals is the Brussels-based pan-European animal advocacy organisation federating national and international members the EU and beyond. If you want to be the part of a strong team spirit and positively influence the well-being of animals, please have a look below.

For 40 years we've been providing a voice for billions of animals used for scientific purposes, kept on farms and homes, and living in the wild. By achieving better legislation, standards, enforcement and societal attitude our vision is to create a Europe that truly cares for animals.

Eurogroup for Animals is recognised as a credible partner at EU level for all the policy issues that affect animals.

Interns at Eurogroup are considered colleagues who are investing their time, effort and know-how to help progress our cause, and in exchange expect to gain practical insights into international (EU and beyond) advocacy and learn substance on a first-hand basis. As such, your key responsibilities would involve:

  • Assisting in research activities on specific topics relating to our main pillars of work: Animals used in farming systems, for companionship or in research as well as wild animals and trade. Contributing to strategic approaches to advocacy and lobbying within the EU institutions and other international forums;
  • Providing fresh ideas to outreach and information campaigns, where applicable;
  • Taking part in meetings within the civil society and in the EU institutions as appropriate;
  • Providing substantiated advice and, if necessary, talking points to senior colleagues and executives of Eurogroup;
  • Delivering on other tasks as requested within the portfolio of Eurogroup’s activities.

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Eligibility

Candidates should be from:


Description of Ideal Candidate

  • You are a university student or a recent graduate with an academic background in international relations, agriculture, environment, sustainable development, veterinary medicine, communications or related field;
  • You have a strong motivation to work with animal advocacy, experience in this or related field would be considered an advantage;
  • You are eager to learn and have the ability to apply newly acquired knowledge into practice quickly and with precision;
  • You are pro-active, positive team player and service oriented;
  • You work with high degree of accountability, diligence and sense of responsibility;
  • You are fluent in spoken and written English and preferably at least one additional EU language;
  • Your proven creativity, research and analytical skills would be considered a strong advantage, so would be proven knowledge of EU institutions.

Dates

Deadline: As soon as possible


Cost/funding for participants

As a non-profit organization, we are not in a position to provide financial remuneration, but will provide you with professional and substantive guidance and proper tools for your work. If requested, we will provide a successful candidate with a proof of placement for purposes of funding/scholarship applications.

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