TRAINEESHIP – Market Access and Agriculture Practice...

Kreab is always on a look-out for bright new stars to further strengthen our service offer. We are looking to recruit a dynamic trainee to join our consulting team for a 6-month traineeship. If required, this traineeship could count toward University credits or a work placement.

The trainee will be part of our Market Access Practice (Trade, Competition, Investment and Sanctions) with a focus on agriculture and sanctions policy, assisting the team with monitoring and research across a wide range of topics. The responsibilities will include monitoring and analysis of the EU policy and regulatory developments, preparing reports, briefings and research notes for clients across a range of topics. 

Kreab is a leading international communications consultancy and has been active in Brussels since 1990. Our Brussels office comprises around 50 EU Affairs specialists, forming an international and multi-lingual team, based in the heart of the European quarter. Our EU practice coordinates our activities across Europe in a variety of sectors and serving a world-class portfolio of clients.

Specific requirements include:

• Masters degree in European studies, law, international politics, economics, finance.
• Demonstrated knowledge in the following areas: EU institutions and policy making, EU trade policy and trade relations with third countries, EU policy on agriculture, food safety, sustainability requirements, EU foreign policy including sanctions regime.
• Fluent English, spoken and written. Fluent Ukrainian and Russian is a must. Additional European language skills are a plus.
• A valid Belgian work permit is a must.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within an international team, requiring both cultural flexibility and a team-spirited approach.
• Clear and concise communication skills, both spoken and written.
• Capacity to analyze complex matters quickly and to gather intelligence swiftly.
• Previous traineeship experience at the European institutions (ex.: Commission, Council, Parliament, EFTA) is a plus.

Starting date: January

Please send your CV in confidence to:

 Or by e-mail, magali.gheysens@kreab.com

Employment Type: Full-time