The Institute for Participatory Democracy Euro Qvorum is offering a paid internship in political sciences!

The Qvorum Institute is a non-governmental organization with the ultimate purpose of stimulating the participation of citizens and social partners in the process of formulating politics on a national and European level.

The activity of the research assistant will consist of collecting and analysing information from the European political environment, monitoring the activity of European institutions (Comission, Parliament, Council) as well as writting articles.

Applicants must have the following requirements:

  • Graduate of a Political Sciences college. Masters students are eligible.
  • To know the English language at an advanced level. Knowing more languages represents an advantage;
  • To have strong knowledge regarding the European institutional system;
  • To have analytical abilities;
  • To have excellent capacities of self-organisation and a proactive personality;
  • To be sociable;
  • To not be an active member of any political party;

Duration of contract: 6 months, starting as of september 2014, with the possibility of extending the contract. The payment package will be adapted according to the experience and the abilities. The schedule is flexible, especially for master students.

How do you apply: at office@qvorum.ro send us the following documents in English:

  • your CV (with a photo of yourself);
  • a letter of intent (personalized);
  • your answer to the question: “What would be the first three measures you would take if you were PM (Prime Minister) of Romania?@ (maximum two pages, in English).

The deadline for applying is June 15 2014 (applications will be processed in the order of receiving).