Friends of the Earth Europe is seeking an:

ADMINISTRATIONS INTERN for six months

Full time and working in the FoEE office in Brussels

Friends of the Earth campaigns for sustainable and just societies and for the protection of the environment. It unites more than 30 national organisations with thousands of local groups and is part of the world’s largest grassroots environmental network, Friends of the Earth International.

The administrative intern will assist the finance officer, the office manager and the communications and events officer to support our campaign staff and to ensure a smooth running of the office. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a green NGO working at the European level in Brussels. You will be working in a highly respected and growing campaigning organisation, as part of a vibrant European network.

Main tasks

• General financial administrative tasks
• Booking travel and hotels
• Assisting staff with reimbursement request
• Secretarial tasks: reception, mailings, fax, filing and archiving
• Logistic support for meetings
• Data entry

Additional tasks

• Assisting staff with invoices
• Assisting staff with cost-authorisations

Profile of the candidate

• Fluent in English, knowledge of other languages (especially French or Dutch) is an asset
• Service and detail oriented
• Flexible, able to work in a team as well as perform tasks independently
• Proficient skills on Microsoft Word and Excel, and Internet and email
• Experience in NGO work and /or volunteering is an asset

We offer

• A great learning experience in a highly motivating working environment
• The opportunity to work in an international NGO with its office located in an environmentally friendly building (Mundo-B)
• A monthly contribution to living costs of maximum €800

This is an internship for 5 days per week based in the FoE Europe office in Brussels.

If you feel you meet our criteria, please send a motivation letter and a CV to intern@foeeurope.org by the 21st of June 2009, 6pm. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted – thank you for your understanding. Invitations to interview will be sent shortly afterwards and interviews will be conducted between 23rd and 26th of June. The internship ideally starts immediately.