Traineeship Opportunity: Project / Research Assistant

ABIS is looking for a motivated young professional to join our central team in Brussels. The expected starting date is mid-April 2013. Interested? Apply now!

 

Overview of main duties and specific tasks to undertaken

• Desk Research design and co-ordination
• Assistance in management of journal publications
• Collecting and communicating knowledge and information
• Promoting and marketing ideas and solutions
• Event organisation, production and delivery
• Membership relationship management
•  Involvement in EU CSR projects

 

Knowledge, skills and competence to be acquired during programme

• Broad knowledge of global CR and sustainability landscape
• Understanding of academic programmes and  publications
• Strong research skills in developing market/client intelligence and in developing materials for reports, presentations, website
• The competence to manage oneself (take responsibility, show initiative, and secure process and outcomes)
• Team Work

Suitable Educational background (Studies / Courses…)

Graduate level in any of the following disciplines: Business Administration, (Business) Economics, CSR & Sustainability (or Social Sciences) and Communication.

 IT skills required

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office programmes (Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint), social media, basic knowledge of IT.

Communicational skills:

Office language is English, so excellent level of English required. Knowledge of French would be an asset.

Other requirements

• Self-starting, detail-focused and performance-driven individual with a keen interest in global sustainability issues in management research, education and practice.
• Interpersonal skills (working in a team, networking skills)
• Effective communication skills (presenting, writing, listening)
• Diplomatic and professional attitude, capable of working with senior representatives from business and academia
• Understanding of the academic sector, universities and business schools

 

Interested applicants should send their CV and motivation letter to elena.urizar@eabis.org by 5 April 2013.

 

For more information, please contact:

Elena Urizar, elena.urizar@eabis.org / +32 (0)2 544 12 89

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