• Undertake detailed monitoring activities of issues relevant for the digital commerce sector;
• Prepare background notes, briefings, reports, take minutes, and write articles for the website on relevant policy issues;
• Assist colleagues in their advocacy work, in conducting research and analysis for Ecommerce Europe and its members;
• Assist colleagues with stakeholder engagement on behalf of Ecommerce Europe;
• Contribute to the development and execution of the public affairs strategy of the association;
• Contribute to the organisation of meetings (including webinars) and events;
• Support the communications efforts of the association in cooperation with the Marketing and Communication Manager.

• Graduated (or about to graduate) from a master’s degree in a relevant field such as European studies, Political Science, Law, or other relevant education;
• Previous internship experience on digital policy files and within the European Institutions and/or Public Affairs is a strong asset (but not mandatory);
• Language skills: excellent spoken and written English. Knowledge of other languages would be an asset;
• Strong PC skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.). Previous experience in working with Mailchimp, WordPress and various social media channels would be an asset;
• Proactive and dynamic person with excellent communication and personal skills;
• Sound interest in digital and circular economy policies at European level.

• The expected starting date is in the first half of September 2024 (exact timing TBD);
• The duration of the traineeship is 6 months;
• The position is full-time (40 hours per week, which entitles the trainee to 1 recuperation day per month worked);
• Our office is located at WeWork, Rue du Commerce 31, Brussels (Belgium);
• The traineeship is remunerated at € 1.070,00 per month and is subject to the conditions of the ‘Convention d’immersion professionnelle / Beroepsinlevingsstage’;
• Additional benefits provided: working from home allowance (extra net amount per month paid with the remuneration); reimbursement of public transportation costs and mobile phone contribution.

• To apply, please send your CV and cover letter explaining why you would be the right candidate for this position to Mr. Stefano Mauro at stefanomauro@ecommerce-europe.eu and to Mr. Vlad Vita at vladvita@ecommerce-europe.eu.
• Applications should be sent with “EU Public Affairs Assistant Ecommerce Europe” as subject line. We encourage early applications as candidates will be pre-selected on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
• Successful candidates will then have to fulfil a short, written assignment which will be discussed in a second and final interview.

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