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Environmental Policy Research Trainee

Brussels

  • Organization: EUROCONTROL - Supporting European Aviation
  • Location: Brussels
  • Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Political Affairs
    • Legal - Broad
    • Environment
    • Scientist and Researcher
  • Closing Date: Closed


  • Type of traineeship: Environmental Policy Research Trainee

  • Location: Brussels

  • Directorate/Service: DECMA/ACS/ENV - Environment Unit

  • Publication date: 17/6/2019

  • Closing date: 17/7/2019

Your team

Within the Directorate European Civil-Military Aviation,  the DECMA/ACS/ENV Unit, in partnership with cross-Directorate colleagues, supports a wide range of stakeholders in the aviation sector by facilitating the measurement, monitoring and mitigation of the impact that aviation has on the environment.

Your role

PURPOSE OF THE TRAINEESHIP


Following policy developments in both aviation and environment fields (European and international).


MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES


Under the continuous supervision, support and coaching of a mentor the trainee will participate in the following tasks:



  • Become aware with European climate change policy, European ETS and CORSIA legislation, developments in UFPs and biofuels and any other updates (for example UNFCCC, Paris Agreement, IPCC, etc.);

  • Support with gathering news from other international fora (international transport forum, news on carbon markets and emission trading);

  • Support for preparation of presentations, papers and reports;

  • Support in the planning and preparation of conferences, seminars and workshops;

  • Ad-hoc support to projects


DESIRED DURATION


6 months, up to 12 months

Your profile


  • Master's or equivalent in Environmental studies, international relations, Aviation studies.

  • Knowledge of European and International environmental policy.

  • Research and drafting skills.

  • The working languages of the Agency are English and French. Therefore, candidates must have an excellent command of English (written and verbal). Additional language knowledge may be an asset.

Useful information


  • Applications will be accepted from nationals of ECAC Member States only.

  • This opportunity falls under the Traineeship Programme Regulations.

  • A flat-rate allowance of €900 per month as a contribution towards living expenses will be granted.

  • Reimbursement of travel expenses to take up appointment and leave may be covered by means of a lump sum.

  • EUROCONTROL is an equal opportunity employer, promotes gender diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from female candidates.

  • Only the candidates who will be invited for an interview/test will be informed of the outcome of the selection.

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