23 November 2020
JOB OFFER: Project Assistant at the Association of European Border Regions
The Association of European Border Regions (AEBR) is a Europe-wide organisation representing border and cross-border regions with the aim to promote cross-border cooperation practices.
AEBR has its headquarters in Gronau and a project office in Berlin, Germany.
About the job:
The job is full-time (39 hours/week) and based in AEBR’s project office in Berlin, from January 2021 (flexible start) to December 2021. The working language is English.
As a suitable candidate, you will assist in the implementation of the project “Interreg Volunteer Youth” (IVY), a project funded by the European Commission’ DG REGIO. Tasks include:
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providing information to potential participants (volunteers and host organisations);
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coordinating between host organisations and candidates and looking for participants;
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preparing, administering and controlling necessary documents;
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keeping track of the procedure;
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coordinating with the rest of team for communication, promotion and dissemination purposes.
The team is composed by three young people from different European countries.
The position grants a strong experience in EU project management and implementation, and vast knowledge in EU affairs, especially with focus on regional policy and European Territorial Cooperation.
Needed competencies:
The person filling the vacancy is expected to have following competencies to best support the team:
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communication in English and a second European language, at least C1 (cfr. reference);
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organisation and accuracy, attention to detail;
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teamwork and collaboration;
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autonomy.
Initiative and previous experience volunteering are strong assets.
Contacts:
If you are interested in the position and possess needed competencies, please send your CV and a motivation letter – both in English and no more than 1 page long each - to Cinzia Dellagiacoma at the following email address: ivy@aebr.eu.
Deadline for applications: Sunday 6 December, midnight.
Interviews will take place in the week of 14-18 December 2020 in the project office or via Zoom.
We look forward to hearing from you,
AEBR’s team