Tech Policy – Public Affairs – Trainee Consultant

Position description

Are you passionate about innovative technology, digital policy, and their intersections? Are you proactive, solution-driven, fun, and ready to network? Do you want to be part of an amazing team?

Then this opportunity is perfect for you!

What we are looking for:

We are looking for a Trainee Consultant to work with our team and complement the fastest growing tech practice in town. You need to be proactive, solution-driven, engaging, and having excellent attention to detail.

The role includes daily monitoring of various issues (legislative and non-legislative), conducting research, drafting policy briefings, organising events, and overall supporting the team on current and upcoming tech projects.

Requirements:

Essential:

• EU national or work permit holder as the traineeship is in Brussels, Belgium;
• Perfect command of English; additional language skills an asset;
• Advanced research and writing skills, including the ability to summarise issues quickly and accurately in simple terms;
• Ability to work in a team, whilst at the same time carrying out own tasks independently and to agreed deadlines;
• Enthusiasm to start a career in public affairs;
• Flexibility and ability to work under tight deadlines in an international environment;
• Strong planning skills;
• Good knowledge about the EU Institutions and their work;
• Interest in networking with digital policy peers.

Desirable:

• Previous experience/traineeship in the digital sector;
• Good, demonstrated knowledge of the key policy files (especially on ecommerce policy, online safety, audiovisual, artificial intelligence).

Application instructions

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