The European Institute for Participatory Democracy – Qvorum is offering a paid internship in the political sciences area!
EIPD – Qvorum is a non-governmental organization whose main objective is stimulating citizen participation and that of social partners in the formulation of policies at a national and European level.
Applicants must meet the following requirements:

– Having graduated in Political Sciences by July 2014. Students of master programmes are eligible.
– To know English at an advanced level. Knowing more languages represents an advantage.
– Have solid information and knowledge regarding the European institutional system.
– Have analytical skills;
– Have excellent self-organizing capabilities and a strong sense of initiative;
– Have a sociable and easy going personality;
– Not be an active member of any political party;

The following may constitute advantages:

– Studies abroad (including programs such as Eramus, Leonardo);
– Experience in qualitative and quantitative research;
– Previous work experience;
– Experience in communication and public relations;
Duration of contract: 6 months, as of September 2014 with the possibility of extension. The salary package will be adapted depending on experience and skills. The program can be flexibile, especially for students in any Master programmes.

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

– your resume (with a photo attached);
– A customized letter of intent;
– Your answer to the following question: What would be the first three measures you would take if you were the Prime Minister of Romania? (maximum two pages, in English);

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

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Do you want to make an internship in a modern, Europe-oriented organisation?

The European Institute for Participative Democracy – Qvorum offers internships for undergraduate and postgraduate students in political science, administration, communication and public relations, journalism, sociology, European studies and related fields.

Desired profile: good analytic abilities, crticial spirit, self-starter, advanced knowledge of one (or several) languages: English, French, Italian, Spanish, German.

Knowledge of, or experience in managing websites/blogs/online platforms or project management is an advantage.

Tasks: collecting, analyzing, synthetizing information from Romanian and European political environment, assisting in the management of online platforms, public relations activities, organizing events.

Benefits:
– acquiring professional experience
– exposure to information from public and political sphere
– familiarizing with political analysis mechanisms
– networking
– the possibility to attend seminars or conferences in Romania or abroad
– internship certificate and recommendation letter from the Institute

The stages are unpaid, but can open to path to a long-lasting collaboration.

Location: the activity will be held at IEDP Qvorum headquarters in Bucharest or Brussels. If you don’t live in Bucharest or Brussels, or have limited time availability, but still want to join the team, you can still apply for a “from-home” internship.

Schedule and duration: are flexible (are to be agreed upon selection).

Application procedure: Please send your CV (with photo), along with a cover letter (in Romanian or English) at bucuresti@qvorum.ro. Please note that due to the high number of applications, only those selected for interview will be contacted.

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