WANT TO JOIN THE TEAM?
The European Army Interoperability Centre is constantly looking for talented students and graduates to join its team as trainees.
The Finabel Permanent Secretariat, based in Brussels, offers non-remunerated traineeship opportunities in the following fields:
Unpaid traineeship.
There is a possibility to get an Erasmus+ grant for this internship, if the applicant is enrolled in a university.
For any questions regarding the application process or university partnerships, please contact the Trainee Manager through traineemanager@finabel.org
Defence & Security Research Traineeship
- Work in a multicultural team to produce News Flash, Info Flash and Food for Thought papers;
- Perform research tasks on specific topics independently and in team;
- Take part in events in Belgium and abroad on behalf of FINABEL;
- Write reports on conferences and meetings;
- Write a final paper that will be published by FINABEL;
- Assist in the preparation and promotion of projects, publications, webinars and events;
- Assist other teams if necessary.
- Be at least in the first year of a Master’s degree;
- Be able to undertake the traineeship in person;
- Show interest in FINABEL’s activities;
- Have an academic background in Social Sciences, EU studies, Politics and IR, Security, Defence or related topics;
- Demonstrate relevant knowledge on European policies, defence, security and related topics;
- Have a working knowledge of written and spoken English (C1);
- English native speaker highly desirable.
Communications Traineeship
- Promote the organisation on social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, …)
- Promote our research papers, events and activities
- Manage Finabel’s website
- Produce creative contents on the behalf of Finabel
- Take part in events in Belgium and abroad on behalf of Finabel to promote the organisation
- Interns are welcome to propose their own ideas/projects to improve Finabel’s communication.
- Be at least in the first year of Master’s degree
- Have a proven working knowledge of written and spoken English (C1)
- Show interest in Finabel’s activities
Demonstrate relevant knowledge/ability for the handling of social media, websites and other communications tools
Legal Research Traineeship
- Produce different types of academic papers (News Flash, Info Flash and Food For Thought papers) related to International Humanitarian Law and relevant military legal aspects;
- Conduct in-depth research on topics related to International Humanitarian Law, security and defence;
- Analyse the legal aspects of military interoperability and their implications for international and European security frameworks;
- Stay up-to-date with relevant legal developments in international and European law, particularly those affecting military operations and security policies;
- Collaborate with colleagues in a multicultural team promoting teamwork and fostering a positive environment.
- Possess a Bachelor in Law and be currently enrolled in the last year of a Master in Law
- Academic background in law with specific knowledge of Public, European and International Law
- Have a proven working knowledge of written and spoken English (C1): either a language certificate or university exams that test the level of the language
- Show interest in FINABEL’s activities
Trainee Manager
- Managing and supervising a multicultural team of around 20-30 individuals.
- Assisting communication teams in the publication of vacancies, reviewing applications, conducting interviews, and evaluating candidates.
- Conducting managers’ meetings with the heads of other departments and ensuring cooperation between teams
- Interns are welcome to propose their own ideas/projects to improve FINABEL’s communication.
- Be at least in the first year of Master’s degree
- Have a proven working knowledge of written and spoken English (C1)
- Show interest in FINABEL’s activities
- Demonstrate relevant knowledge/ability for the handling of events;
- Have excellent organisation skills;
- An ability to multi-task and take initiative.
Editor Traineeship
- Ensure that all work and releases are in accordance with FINABEL’s aims and brand;
- Revise material for social media posts (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and others);
- Edit material created by the researchers;
- Proof-read research papers;
- Suggest improvements on the researchers work in accordance with FINABEL’s aims;
- Ensure all documents follow proper academic referencing standards;
- Trainees are welcome to propose their own ideas/projects to improve FINABEL’s papers;
- Trainees are welcome to create their own research papers.
- Be at least in the first year of Master’s degree;
- Show interest in FINABEL’s activities;
- Have an academic background in social sciences (journalism, communication or related topics);
- Demonstrate relevant knowledge on European policies, defence, security and related topics;
- English proficiency required, English native speakers are encouraged to apply;
- This traineeship can be undertaken in person or remotely.
The Permanent Secretariat is cooperating with Finabel’s 135 partner universities to attract the most motivated and skilled students. Universities interested in becoming a Finabel partner institution are invited to contact the Permanent Secretariat for further details.
