FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION INTERN
Finance and Administration Intern
The EPD is a newly established international foundation based in Brussels created by some 15 European organizations active in democracy assistance. The aims of the EPD are: to share knowledge in the field of democracy support (lessons learned, funding opportunities, practical experience); to advocate for democracy assistance to be higher on the EU and its Member States agendas. The EPD is also offering flexible funding to democratisation programmes outside Europe in many transition countries. The EPD is now seeking an intern in the field of Finance, Administration and Fundraising to work under the guidance of the EPD Executive Director.
Duties and responsibilities
Finance:
- invoices handling in the EPD financial system;
- budget holding and overall financial process regarding projects and grants;
- control that operations respect existing financial procedures and projected budgets;
- support EPD Secretariat through analysis of project running costs, follow-up on resource allocation ; maintain the cash flow overview and actual expenditures overviews;
Administration:
- organizational development: the intern will work with the Executive Director on projects to strengthen EPD institutional systems;
- assisting with such administrative tasks as faxing, photocopying, and preparing for seminars ;
- assisting in the daily function of the foundation;
Fundraising:
- research corporations, foundations and individuals according to set guidelines;
- update computerized database of donors and prospects and update the opportunities list;
- maintain various files on donors, prospects and country information.
Profile
- Generally pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Finance, Administration or Business Management, with a link to International and EU Affairs ;
- excellent command of written and spoken English; knowledge of French or Dutch would be a great plus;
- ability to work in a team, flexibility, innovative ideas, proactive approach;
- essential IT skills;
- efficiency and organization skills;
- able to work independently and as part of a group;
- able to handle multiple projects simultaneously;
- finance and accounting abilities required, ease with figures.
Conditions and benefits
- 2 to 6 months assignment on a short-term contract signed by the EPD and the student's home University/School/Institute ;
- interns are fully involved in all aspects of our work ; they are part of an international team that supports them in acquiring skills to work in an international organization and hands-on knowledge of how major international actors and stakeholders inter-relate, at the European and global levels;
- please note the EPD does not pay for internships ; the costs must be borne by the related institution or any other source of financial assistance, or by the student who will have to obtain financing for subsistence and make his own arrangements for travel and accommodation ;
- the intern should be based in Brussels during the internship program;
- monthly public transport ticket (unlimited public transport for Brussels);
- possibility to attend workshops, lectures and other events within and outside of EPD;
- training programs;
- letter of reference and evaluation grid at the end of a successful internship;
- future job opportunities in a growing organization and its' partner organizations.
Starting date: ASAP
Please submit a short CV, cover letter and the EPD Internship form that can be found on the website at the following address: http://www.epd.eu/about/vacancy to lionelbriday@epd.eu, before the 16th of December 2011. For questions, please contact Mr. Lionel BRIDAY, Finance and Administration Manager lionelbriday@epd.eu.