Trainee – Home Affairs and Social Policy – Brussels (Fluent Dutch)

Job title:

Trainee – Home Affairs and Social Policy – Brussels (Fluent Dutch)

Company

Rand Europe

Job description

RAND is a not-for-profit research institute with over 30 years of experience in conducting policy research for governments, international organisations, research councils, charitable foundations, and other organisations. We believe that good research helps shape sound answers to pressing societal challenges, ultimately making communities safer and more secure, healthier and more prosperous in the future. RAND Europe has approximately 170 staff across offices in Cambridge, Brussels, and the Netherlands.Our Brussels office hosts 14 members of staff and is primarily involved in research, business development and outreach for the EU institutions and other EU/European organisations.The traineeship is designed to offer exposure to the various activities of a policy research institute, with a focus on its activities with clients in the Netherlands and Belgium. The assignment is an ideal transition for recent university graduates into the practical insights of policy research and policy making. This experience will provide valuable insights and useful contacts for your future career.Key ResponsibilitiesYou will be expected to support research staff in coordinating research projects, preparing research proposals (by drafting policy backgrounds on various topics), conducting desk research, monitoring and reporting on policy debates, attending and reporting on workshops, generally facilitating RAND Europe’s outreach in the Netherlands and Brussels.Requirements

• You will have an outstanding academic record (Master’s degree or equivalent) and proven writing skills
• You will have a keen interest in (policy) research, familiarity with basic research principles and research methods, and an interest and familiarity with RAND Europe’s research in one or more of the following areas: criminal justice, illegal markets, home affairs, (national) security, education, employment and social policy, migration, and violent extremism.
• Knowledge of EU policy making and the policy context in the Netherlands is an asset. (The role is suited to a recent graduate with an interest in gaining experience in policy research, although we equally welcome applicants with diverse work experience.)
• You will be organised, willing to take initiative and a good team player.
• You will be proficient in computer office applications (at least MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel).
• Finally, fluency in Dutch and English is an absolute requirement.

If you feel that you have the qualities to be a part of our team please submit an application below . You will need to submit a CV and covering letter in English. Closing date for applications is 18th Aug 2024 with interviews to take place week commencing 26th August via teams.Start date: 9th September 2024 (ideally)Duration: 6 months (possibility for extension if approved by Brussels Formation)Remuneration: €1,300 gross per monthIt is essential that applicants already have the right to work in Belgium.

Expected salary

€1300 per month

Location

Brussel

Job date

Sat, 27 Jul 2024 22:21:52 GMT

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