Secretary General’s office administration

Starting date:  1st semester 2012

Duration: 6 months


Location: Strasbourg (F)



Generalities

The Assembly of European Regions (AER) is the largest independent network of regions in wider Europe. Bringing together more than 270 regions from 34 countries and 16 interregional organizations, AER is the political voice of its members and a forum for interregional co-operation.

 AER is looking for an intern to work for 6 months in the Secretary General’s office.
 

The selected person will be under the lead and responsibility of the Secretary General’s executive assistant.

Profile

Candidates should have a general understanding of European policies, an overview of the concept of regions, an interest in political matters and a strong capacity in organization with the aptitude to work in a multinational team.

A candidate already experienced will be most appreciated.

Several languages are required, at least 2 perfectly mastered among English, French and German
. 

A third among this 3 will be well appreciated. 

Duties

The selected candidate will have to deal with the daily organizational work required in the office of the AER Secretary General. 

The main tasks asked will be:

-secretariat at the level of Secretary General

-organization of internal meetings, minutes writing, database update

-translation of documents

-help the Executive assistant in more extended tasks (organization of external meetings, preparation of big events all over Europe, preparation of annual General Assembly)

-prospective

Conditions


For all internships within the AER, a contract must be signed by the AER and the student’s home University/School/Institute. Please note that this is compulsory.


The internship is remunerated but the student meets his/her travel and living costs.

Application

The job in such an office is wide and quite different everyday, further information to potential interns will be given in a recruiting interview. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. The ones not fitting the above mentioned conditions are asked not to apply.

If you are interested, please send CV and a cover letter in English to:

Sandrine Vinçon: s.vincondelete_me(at)aerdelete_me.eu

Contact: +33 (0) 3 88 22 74 42

Deadline for applicants: 01^st November 2011 (job description published: 8th June 2011)

If you are interested to know more: www.aer.eu