Díky spolupráci s absolventem FMV Janem Walterem Vám můžeme nabídnout jedinečnou stáž v oblasti animal welafare a mezinárodních obchodních jednání v Bruselu. Stáž je vhodná jak pro studenty magisterského studia, tak pro čerstvé absolventy. Studentům bude uznána do studia za 15 ECTS jako 22F412 Zahraniční odborná stáž – dlouhodobá. Na stáž je možno čerpat finanční podporu z fondů Eramsus+.
http://www.eurogroupforanimals.org/internship-two-posts/
Key responsibilities
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.
Desired profile
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.
Specific areas of work
At present, Eurogroup is able to offer positions in two specific projects / areas of activity. In your application, please prioritise within the following areas on which you would wish to focus during the internship, and explain in detail your preference and provide your applicable competencies:
- International Trade (animal welfare in bilateral negotiations between EU and third countries/groups of countries, implementation of negotiated trade deals, World Trade Organization, compliance of EU legislation with international trade and investment treaties, improving of animal welfare/protection standards in third countries through negotiated agreements)
- Transport (animal welfare during intra EU transport, related risks for public health, biosecurity and environment)
Application procedure
To apply for one of the positions, please send a CV and a letter of application stating your skills, motivation and priority areas, both in English, by email to: Christine van Horen – c.vanhoren@eurogroupforanimals.org. Only successful candidates will be contacted and invited for an interview.