As Project Assistant, Trainee, you will support our Project Managers across the different phases of strategic projects in Public Diplomacy and Strategic Communication. This traineeship, under a CIP (Convention d'Immersion Professionnelle) contract, is designed to give you hands-on exposure to project and bid management in an international, fast-paced environment, while building the practical skills needed for a career in international cooperation and communication.
You will work from our headquarters in Brussels, supporting colleagues who manage projects and contracts across a wide range of countries.
Project Assistant (Outreach department)
Brussels
Full-time
Trainee
A JOB OPPORTUNITY AT
A JOB THAT INSPIRES YOU
Key responsibilities
Project acquisition support
Project acquisition support
- Support the team with research and fact-finding for new project opportunities, focusing on EU foreign policy communication;
- Assist with proposal drafting, formatting, and compiling supporting documents;
- Help maintain and update our database of experts, clients, and partners;
- Contribute to a positive image of GOPA with key partners and stakeholders through professional day-to-day interactions.
- Provide administrative and logistical support to ongoing projects, including scheduling, note-taking, and document management;
- Assist with the coordination of communication and event-related activities under the guidance of a Project Manager;
- Support monitoring and reporting tasks to help projects stay on track;
- Help prepare materials for client meetings and represent GOPA professionally when involved in field or remote support.
A BACKGROUND THAT CONVINCES US
- A university degree in a related field, such as PR, Communication, Journalism, International Relations, Political Science, European Studies, Management, etc.;
- Eligibility for a CIP contract (please confirm your eligibility before applying);
- A genuine interest in EU policies, priorities, and foreign policy communication;
- Strong drafting and communication skills in English; a good command of French is desirable, while proficiency in other languages such as Arabic, Spanish or Russian is considered an asset;
- Interest or first exposure to business development activities (expert searching, proposal support) is a plus;
- Comfort with standard office tools; interest in emerging technologies, AI tools, and event management platforms is a plus;
- Good organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple small tasks at once;
- A strong team player in a multicultural, multilingual environment;
- Curiosity, a proactive attitude, and willingness to learn;
- A well-thought-out and written motivation letter.
AN ENVIRONMENT THAT MOTIVATES YOU
What we offer :
- A CIP traineeship contract based in Brussels, Belgium, for an initial period of 6 months, with the associated benefits and conditions defined by the CIP framework;
- The possibility to extend the traineeship for an additional 6 months, depending on project needs and performance;
- A possibility of a permanent contract as Junior Project Manager. While not automatic, many of our current team members started as trainees and were later offered a Junior Project Manager contract after 6 or 12 months;
- Close mentorship and on-the-job training from experienced Project Managers;
- Real exposure to the full lifecycle of international bids and projects;
- Flexible working hours, with the possibility of remote working days in line with company policy;
- A dynamic, collaborative, and fun team environment.
About us
GOPA Com. is a leading insight and communications partner for the European Institutions. At GOPA Com., we develop bespoke communication strategies and offer an individual service tailored to meet the very specific needs of our clients, allowing us to effectively tell their story and get their message across.
We make sure to keep up to date with the latest trends in communication industry innovation, so that our clients have access to state-of-the-art communications solutions and applications. We offer a full range of services from preparatory research and insight to strategy development and implementation, and monitoring and assessment.
Our diverse and multi-lingual team of professionals combines youthful dynamism with mature insight to provide our clients with effective communications campaigns and products that deliver results. With 70 staff covering 17 nationalities, we are a truly international team with a global outlook.