Présentation de l'entreprise
Mission proposée
ADE is a private consultancy company based near Brussels. It supports decision-makers in formulating, monitoring, implementing and evaluating public policy choices in various fields. ADE has three main areas of specialisation: public policy evaluation, assistance to macro-economic reforms and to regional development, and rural development and environment. Its main clients are international institutions and agencies, bilateral and multilateral development organisations, and national public institutions (www.ade.eu).
We are currently looking for a TRAINEE to support our Rural Development and Environment department.
MAINS RESPONSIBILITIES
- Active research support on different European, national projects or other regional public contracts related to the field of the environment and rural development policies assessment;
- The internship would also involve contributing to other ADE activities, including support to proposal writing and general business development (general or more occasional strategic research);
- Examples of projects :
o Evaluation of Belgian cooperation in environment for the period 2002-2010
o Rural development – second pillar of CAP
Profil recherché et exigences du poste
MAIN SKILLS REQUIRED
- Currently studying for a university degree in Agronomy, Economics, Geography, European studies or other relevant areas related to the field of Rural Development, Agriculture and Environment ;
- An excellent level of written and spoken French and English;
- Operational capacities in using the Microsoft Office package (mainly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook);
- Solid analytical skills and knowledge of data-collection and data-analysis techniques;
- An ability to work flexibly in collaboration and to organise and prioritise tasks.
DESIRABLE
- Experience and/or excellent knowledge in rural development, agriculture and environment, evaluation of public policies or research programmes would also be an asset;
- A very good knowledge and understanding of the functioning of EU institutions and key EU policies;
- A good knowledge of another EU language would be an asset.
WE OFFER
- An internship position, as part of your studies, starting on 15th of February 2013 for 5-6 months;
- A challenging job in an international environment working with colleagues with highly-developed expertise and experience;
- The possibility of developing your skills as a professional consultant and of applying them to a range of different sectors, both in Europe and/or worldwide.
APPLICATIONS
Interested candidates are welcome to send their application ( CV and 1-page cover letter) in English before February 30th, 2013. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Interviews and further assessments will take place during the month of February.