Public Affairs intern

Cosmetics Europe, the Brussels based European trade association of the cosmetic industry currently represents 27 national associations and 18 international companies.

It covers a wide range of regulatory issues impacting the cosmetic industry.

Cosmetics Europe has a vacancy for:

Public Affairs Internship

(6 months – as part of final studies)

Main task:

• Contributes to all tasks within the Public Affairs department (Monitoring, reporting on relevant developments within the European Institutions,…)

Profile:

• Fluent English and willing to work in a dynamic international association
• Advanced in academic studies in a relevant discipline;
• Strong written and spoken communication skills
• Interest in the European legislation related to the cosmetics industry;
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Good organisation skills, flexibility, ability to work independently as well as in team
• Strong sense of responsibility, able to work under pressure, strong analytical skills

Important – Conditions

Belgian legislation does not permit internships to be paid. However a monthly refund of expenses is foreseen.

The internship can only be considered in the context of studies and a Convention de Stage (a tripartite agreement signed by the employer, the intern and his/her university or college). Prospective interns must imperatively fulfil this requirement to apply.

Candidates should apply by sending a letter of motivation in English and a full c.v., which will be treated in the strictest confidence, to:

Ms Samia Essouayah, Manager HR & Services
Cosmetics Europe, the European Cosmetics Industry Association - Email:sessouayah@cosmeticseurope.eu

Telephone enquiries will not be answered. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.