Cerame-Unie Aisbl (CU) is the European Ceramic Industry Association. Based in Brussels since 1962, it is the voice of the European ceramic industry to the EU institutions. The European ceramic industry accounts for a total annual turnover of €31 billion and generates over 200,000 direct jobs. At the EU level, the industry is involved in policy debates in the fields of climate change, construction, energy, environment and health, internal market, international trade, and research and innovation. The intern will gain practical knowledge and a better understanding of EU institutions and international processes while carrying out related tasks on technical matters.

TASKS:

• Support in regulatory activities in the fields of environmental affairs (e.g. Industrial Emissions, Ceramics BREF review, REACH);
• Support in collecting and analysing environmental data;
• Support in communication activities (e.g. drafting newsletter articles, reports);
• Support in event organisation and promotion;
• Participation at external events and meetings.

PROFILE:

• Educational background in engineering/science;
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes a plus;
• Knowledge of European environmental policy is a plus;
• Very good command of written and spoken English;
• Ability to work in a team as well as autonomously;
• Excellent knowledge of Windows tools including Excel, Word, Power Point.

The position is paid and available for 6 months with a preferred start in September/October 2019. If interested, please send your CV and motivation letter to Ms. Aurore De Schrevel (deschrevel@cerameunie.eu) by 2 August 2019. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.