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Communications Assistant

COGEN Europe - 09 July 2009

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Job Description

COGEN Europe is the European trade association for the promotion of cogeneration. Cogeneration (also known as Combined Heat and Power or CHP) is the most efficient way to deliver electricity and heat. It is based on the simultaneous production of electricity and thermal energy, both of which are used. COGEN Europe is promoting the widespread development of cogeneration in Europe and world-wide. To achieve this goal, COGEN Europe is working at the EU level and with Member States to develop sustainable energy policies and remove unnecessary barriers to its implementation.

Main responsibilities:
•    Prepare, manage and update documents and mailing lists
•    Support in event organisation (administrative tasks, participants’ registration, mail outs, prepare practical info packs, arrange speakers’ travel and accommodation, maintain correspondence with conference participants, support in logistics, etc)
•    Update of database and website
•    Support in other communication activities

Requirements
•    University degree
•    Full mastery of English; working ability in other major European languages is an advantage
•    Good communication skills both written and oral
•    Dynamism and flexibility
•    Experience with the practical aspects of events organisation
•    Initiative and self motivation

The internship, will allow the stagiaire to:
•    Gain valuable first-hand experience of European energy and environmental policies and legislation, as well as insights in the European decision making process
•    Bolster and showcase his/her research or communication skills
•    Have the opportunity to learn how European projects are set up and coordinated
•    Have the opportunity to participate in a number of external events in Brussels
•    Familiarise him/herself with the specificities of working in a dynamic Brussels-based sector organisation

Specification

The selected candidate will be offered an internship of 4 months. Start 1 September 2009.

Remuneration

The internship we offer is paid. A monthly allowance of 300 Euros will be provided.

How to apply

Please submit your application (CV and cover letter) in English to info@cogeneurope.eu

For further information about this position please contact: Tanya Carré, Office Manager
Email: info@cogeneurope.eu 
Tel: +32 (0)2 772 82 90

As a result of the volume of applications we are unfortunately unable to respond to all the applicants and will contact back only those who we select for interview.

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