European Anti-Poverty Network is looking for a Policy and Advocacy Assistant (Trainee)

6-month paid placement (CIP) – Based in Brussels

The European Anti-Poverty Network (EAPN) is looking for a Policy and Advocacy Assistant to join our team for a six-month paid placement under the Convention d’Immersion Professionnelle (CIP) scheme.

About the Role

The Policy and Advocacy Assistant will support:

• The monitoring of EU and national policy developments relevant to poverty and social exclusion
• The preparation of policy briefings, background notes and other analytical documents
• EAPN’s internal policy expert group, the EU Inclusion Strategies Group (EUISG)
• The organisation of policy meetings, workshops, webinars and events involving EAPN members and external partners
• The meaningful participation of people experiencing poverty in EAPN’s policy and advocacy work

The role is based in Brussels and offers a chance to work closely with civil society organisations across Europe, gaining first-hand experience in EU policy-making, advocacy and social justice work.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a motivated, organised candidate with:

• A recent degree in political science, public policy, European studies, social sciences, law, international relations, or a related field
• Demonstrated interest in social policy, advocacy, human rights or anti-poverty work, gained through studies, volunteering, internships or student organisations
• Strong research, analytical and writing skills, with the ability to synthesise information from multiple sources
• A strong commitment to social justice, human rights and the fight against poverty

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What We Offer

• A CIP contract for 6 months under Belgian law based on 38 hours per week, over 5 days
• Home working days
• Meal vouchers (amount per day worked)
• Reimbursement of STIB monthly subscription
• The indemnity would be as follows: 1095,00 Euros / month

Apply Now

Deadline: 20 August

Based in Brussels (with home working days)

To apply, send:

• Your CV (including paid and unpaid experiences, volunteering and student jobs not related to EU affairs)
• A motivation letter outlining why you would be a good fit for the role and the organisation (max. 1 page)
• Two references

📩 Applications should be sent to our Office Manager Philippe Lemmens (Philippe.lemmens@eapn.eu)

Interviews will take place in the first half of September.

We strongly encourage applications from people with lived experience of poverty and individuals from underrepresented communities.

This is a great opportunity for someone at the beginning of their career who is passionate about social justice, EU policy and ensuring that the voices of people experiencing poverty are heard where decisions are made.

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