UNICA Secretariat, based in Brussels, is currently seeking a trainee with a solid academic background and interest in environmental sustainability to work with the UNICA team on the “Green Academic Footprint” initiative.
Job description:
- Main responsibility: supporting the UNICA Working Group in the development of the Green Academic Footprint initiative, updating the Group’s web page, web-based research & collecting information on EC programmes& initiatives relevant for the Group, attending and reporting on the Brussels-based meetings, seminars and conferences related to the environmental field, contribution to drafting the Group’s documents and publications.
- Assisting the UNICA team in the current tasks and activities: supporting the organization of meetings, preparing meeting agendas and reports, supporting ongoing EC projects, updating the UNICA website, maintaining contacts with student associations.
Requirements:
- Academic background and keen interest in the areas such as: Environmental Studies, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Development Management; we would especially welcome students who participated in and contributed to student conferences and forums on environmental protection and policy-making (e.g. World Student Environmental Summit).
- Very good verbal and written command of English, the working language of the Network; the command of French is desirable
- Knowledge of international and EU environmental policies and a good understanding of the decision-making activities of the EU institutions
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, especially Word, Excel and Outlook; basic knowledge of HTML would be an asset
- Openness, flexibility, ability to prioritize tasks and work under deadlines
UNICA offers an opportunity to work in a small but multinational office, acquire sound knowledge on the functioning of an institutional network of Universities and the recent developments in the field of the EHEA & ERA, and gain hands-on experience in varied activities and projects of the Network.
- Priority is given to Erasmus or Leonardo grant holders coming from UNICA member universities. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
- Candidates should be available to start in September/October and are required to commit to 30 hours per week for a minimum duration of 3 months. Commitments of greater duration (up to 6 months) are welcome.
- Please note that this is a non-remunerated position. The trainee receives a small monthly reimbursement of expenses and a monthly public transportation pass.
Please submit your CV and a covering letter stating your motivation and suitability for the position and your availability to: office@unica-network.eu.
Visit the UNICA website: www.unica-network.eu to find out more about our network, its members and its activities.
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