VSE Internships

VSE Internships

Recruitment of Five (5) Full Time Interns

Victim Support Europe

Brussels, Belgium

Victim Support Europe (VSE) is the leading European umbrella organisation advocating on behalf of all victims of all crimes; no matter what the crime, no matter who the victim is. With 80 member organisations from 36 countries supporting around 3 million victims of crime every year, VSE helps transform the lives of millions of the most vulnerable people in society. We strengthen rights, advocate for change and support national services across Europe and beyond.

VSE is currently looking for five (5) full-time interns in the following areas:

• Policy and Advocacy;
• International Projects;
• Networking and Partnership;
• Administration and Finances;
• Victim Care.

The position will run for 6 months, starting ideally in November. Successful candidates will be highly organised, motivated to work to bring positive change, have a pro-active and dynamic approach to work with the ability to solve problems and create solutions using their own initiative.

Main responsibilities:

Policy and Advocacy intern: Conduct research and draft reports on key thematic areas related to victims’ rights including background research, administrative and organisational tasks; monitor EU, regional and international updates; support the implementation of EU projects and advocacy activities.

Projects intern: Support the implementation of different EU multi-country projects (research and innovation projects, capacity building projects, etc.), conduct research and draft reports, papers and studies linked to projects; support the development of project tools and solutions. Contribute to the development of new project ideas and proposals as well as to the identification of new project opportunities.

Networking, Partnership and Capacity Building intern: contribute to identify members’ needs and priorities, support the conceptualisation, organisation and delivery of capacity building events, support the development of VSE’s engagement strategy and membership policy, support the work on VSE’s Members Management System and the team’s effort in expending VSE’s network and in creating new partnerships.

Administration and finances intern: Support the development of financial reports, contribute to the financial management of EU projects, conduct research and support the drafting of financial and organisational policies, assist with financial record-keeping and in processing invoices, carry out dayto-day administrative tasks.

Victim Care intern: Support the development of VSE platform for victims, conduct research to improve VSE Referral System and Terrorism Response Network, create facts sheets on available services for victims, and support the drafting of protocols and other related tasks.

General skills & experience:

• Relevant degree (depending on the internship the candidate is applying for) in social or political science, international relations, law, human rights, victimology, finance and administration or related field;
• Fluent oral and written skills in English, knowledge of another EU language is an advantage;
• Ability to work well in a team with people from different professional and cultural backgrounds;
• Experience in conducting research, analyses and good drafting skills;
• Experience in EU project management (only for Project interns);
• Ability to work proactively, quickly and efficiently as well as keeping an eye for detail and being stress resistant;
• Good command of MS Office tools;
• Knowledge of EU institutions and EU decision-making process is an advantage;
• Previous experience in an EU NGO is a plus;
• Knowledge or experience in victims’ rights and issues is asset (for all interns except for Administration and Finances intern).

Terms of the contract

The position is based in VSE’s head office in Brussels. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the EU. VSE is unable to assist non-EU nationals to obtain a work permit or help with relocation costs.

The selected candidate will be offered a Belgian Convention d’immersion professionnelle (CIP) (38 hours/week) subject to a payment of 1050 euros per month. VSE grants the interns up to six days of extra-legal paid leave during the internship.

Desired starting date of assignment: mid-November.

Application

Send your CV and motivation letter (1 page max) by email at [email protected] noting “The internship you applied for and YOUR NAME” in the subject line, by October 27, 17:00 CET. Incomplete or late application will not be considered.

Interviews are expected to take place during the last week of October/early November.

Applications will be examined on rolling basis.

Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

By sending your application, you agree that VSE processes and stores your personal data for the purpose of this recruitment process. You are entitled to ask VSE to erase your data at any time. VSE retains personal data for the period of maximum of two years following the end of the application period, unless you opt out of this data retention period, which can be done at any time.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace. All candidates are welcome to apply, regardless of their race, ethnicity, background, disability, gender and sexual orientation.