Activities and tasks shall include:

• Covering and reporting on political developments in the EU;
• Detailed monitoring of developments on public health and policy at national level, including public health or other stakeholders and policy makers;
• Reporting on meetings and events in the EU Institutions that you will attend;
• Tracking of Parliamentary Questions, parliamentary reports, legislative proposals, Government communications and other relevant dossiers;
• Servicing and supporting consultants regularly with specifically processed information, and also supporting them with ad-hoc requests and advice;

The candidates should fulfil the following criteria:

• A first academic degree (or comparable) in preferably political sciences, law, economics, or communications is a prerequisite, higher degrees are an advantage.
• First relevant work experience in the following areas is also of advantage: public institutions, government agencies, interest representation, consulting, healthcare.
• Understanding and great interest in the process of political decision-making at EU level.
• You will be required to work in a proactive work setting, involving conscientious handling of several simultaneous work orders and observing the respective deadlines.
• An excellent command of written and spoken English (working language) is a prerequisite.
• Proficient in the handling of Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• An interest in health, nutrition and/or social affairs topics (to be elaborated in your application) would be an advantage.

The internship would start as soon as possible for a period of six months. Regular performance reviews would take place.

• Meaningful projects with a societal added value
• Be a part of a growing company where you can bring your ideas to our identity
• Entrepreneurial spirit within the company with freedom to pursue promising new initiatives
• Mentorship programs and regular performance reviews to support your medium- and long-term career development within the RPP group
• Good Work-Life-Balance and numerous initiatives to support colleagues’ well-being at work
• Teambuilding activities such as retreats, after-work activities, etc.
• Working across an international team
• Build your skills working with colleagues with decades of experience in public affairs and political institutions
• Important evolution perspectives to grow your career, both vertically and horizontally
• Hone your abilities through RPP’s educational seminars, workshops and trainings.