Position description
EU advocacy is one of TIF’s strategic priorities. As our EU Affairs Trainee, you will work alongside our Head of EU Affairs and Senior Advisor in Brussels and become directly involved in supporting the interests of Finland’s technology industries towards the EU institutions.
You will also be part of TIF’s wider Public Affairs team, which brings together EU advocacy and public affairs experts in Brussels and Finland. You will contribute to the planning and coordination of our advocacy and gain first-hand experience of how an industry association works to influence EU policymaking.
What you will do
Your tasks will be varied and will give you practical exposure to EU policymaking and advocacy.
They will include:
- Monitoring EU policy and legislative developments relevant to the technology industries
- Supporting the preparation and implementation of EU advocacy activities
- Preparing briefings, background materials and summaries for meetings and events
- Following discussions in the EU institutions and relevant stakeholder forums
- Supporting TIF’s engagement with European trade associations and other partners
- Helping organise meetings, stakeholder events and other Brussels activities
- Coordinating speakers, invitations, venues and other practical arrangements
- Supporting the Brussels Office and wider Public Affairs team as needed
During the traineeship, you will have the opportunity to learn directly from experienced EU public affairs professionals, participate in advocacy activities and build your own Brussels network.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for a motivated and curious colleague who is interested in EU policymaking and wants to develop a career in European affairs.
Ideally, you have:
- A higher education degree, or are close to completing one, in a relevant field such as political science, European studies, law, economics, social sciences or a related discipline
- A good basic understanding of the EU institutions and EU policymaking
- A strong interest in the technology sector and in policy areas such as competitiveness, sustainability, digitalisation and industrial policy
- The ability to learn quickly and turn complex information into clear and concise summaries
- Good organisational skills and the ability to manage several tasks simultaneously
- Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative, proactive approach
- Excellent written and spoken English
- The right to work in Belgium
Knowledge of Finnish, Swedish and/or French is an advantage, as is previous experience of organising meetings or events. We do not expect you to already be an EU affairs expert. What matters most is your motivation to learn, intellectual curiosity and willingness to take responsibility.
Application instructions
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