Internship period: February 2025 – August 2025 (6 months contract) – Brussels based.

Eurochild is an international non-governmental organisation based in Brussels, which promotes the well- being and rights of children and young people at the European level and, through its membership, in European countries. We are supported financially by the European Commission.

We are looking for a motivated individual with a keen interest in child participation, child protection, event organisation, and general administration. This is an opportunity for those wanting to develop their work experience in these fields and to get to know how an international NGO works. The Child Participation & Events Intern will work directly with the Child Participation Coordinator and the Child Participation and Policy Officer as well as other members of our team.

Interns are valued members of the secretariat team and make important contributions to the overall work of Eurochild. The Child Participation & Events Intern will be able to gain experience in working in a multicultural team with a wide range of skills and knowledge in the area of children’s rights and EU policies. They will be able to develop a wide range of skills and knowledge in the area of child participation, children’s rights, child protection, events organisation and EU processes.

Support and supervision: The Child Participation & Events Intern will report to the Child Participation Coordinator. He/she will also receive support and directives from the Child Participation and Policy Officer as well as other members of the team.

Conditions:

• Remuneration: Our interns receive a monthly standard remuneration (estimated 1250€, + home working allowance 134.71€, + internet allowance 20€, + 52€ transport costs)
• Lunch tickets of 8€ per worked day
• Location: Eurochild Secretariat, Brussels
• Preferred starting date: end of February 2025
• Type of contract: 6 months, with a possible option to extend for a further 6 months, mutually agreed.
• Due to Belgian rules, the applicants must be in possession of a Belgian work permit. We are not in position to sponsor the permit.
• Working with children requires flexibility, as activities may take place after school hours or occasionally on weekends. Schedules will be adjusted accordingly to meet their needs.

Eurochild advocates for children’s rights and well-being to be at the heart of policymaking. We are a network of organisations working with and for children throughout Europe, striving for a society that respects the rights of children. We influence policies, build internal capacities, facilitate mutual learning and exchange practice and research. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child is the foundation of all our work.

Responsibilities:

The Child Participation & Events Intern will provide assistance to the child participation team to support the smooth running of Eurochild’s child participation activities. This will include diverse tasks such as:

• Supporting the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Eurochild’s child participation strategy and work.
• Supporting on logistical and administrative aspects and preparation of documents & material related to children’s participation in Eurochild’s work, meetings and events (including the organisation of the Eurochild Children’s Council meetings and contributing to high-level EU events).
• Liaising with supporting organisations on practical issues, including child safeguarding requirements, concerning participation of children and young people in Eurochild’s work.
• Supporting children’s participation in meetings, including helping to facilitate some sessions with children.
• Supporting the team in implementing and maintaining high standards of child protection.

Candidate requirements:

Essential

• Keen interest in working with children and their supporting civil society organisations
• Interest and experience in event organisation and general administration
• Strong organisational and time management skills, ability to multitask, and high attention to detail
• Strong computer skills, especially Microsoft Word, Excel, Canva, Slido, Mentimeter, etc.
• Good spoken and written English is a requirement; other EU languages are an asset Desirable
• Relevant educational background or work experience in children’s rights, child participation, administration or events
• Experience in engaging with children
• Experience with use of online events platforms (such as zoom)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills