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.


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.


Communication 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 Traineeship

  • Investigate legal implications of land forces
  • Study the link between legal aspects and army interoperability
  • Follow the process of the establishment of the legal status of Finabel
  • Research on relevant topics of International and European Law relating to land forces interoperability
  • 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
  • Have academic background in legal studies, possibly knowledge of Public, European and International Law.


Events Traineeship

  • Create and manage events on behalf of Finabel;
  • Take part to events in Belgium and abroad on behalf of Finabel;
  • Manage all the organisational tasks behind events;
  • Work closely with the communication team to promote events;
  • 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.


Marketing Traineeship

  • The trainee will work alongside the Communication and Events teams to create and execute media outreach campaigns.
  • They will oversee the implementation of marketing strategy in accordance with the broader communication strategy.
  • They will assist in the preparation and promotion of projects, publications, and events.
  • They will oversee existing sponsorships contracts and acquire new sponsors.
  • They will foster dialogue with commercial and academic partners.
  • They will prepare marketing materials and keep the organisation’s website up to date.
  • They will assist with the streamlining of standard management procedures.
  • They will collaborate with the Legal and Research teams on relevant projects and issues.
  • Flexibility and a propensity for teamwork.
  • The ability to withstand pressure and work in highly dynamic environment.
  • Respect for tight deadlines.
  • Excellent knowledge of MS Office.
  • At least in the final year of a Bachelor’s in marketing.
  • Excellent command of English.

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.