Business-to-Government Relationships Intern (remote) 

ABOUT EUROPEAN DIPLOMATS OÜ 

European Diplomats aims to become a well-known and trustworthy partner for companies and public institutions that seek contact with decision-makers in political institutions and give them the opportunity to talk about their business to generate win-win situations. With Associates in Berlin, Brussels, London, and Tallinn, we provide expertise, experience, and reach across multiple parts of the world. To ensure the success of our clients we navigate them through the political structure of governments and ministries to ensure having discussions with the right people at the right time.

European Diplomats is offering an internship of at least three months to assist the team with research, monitoring and liaising. 

 We offer:  

• An introduction to the world of international development and the freedom to build a network of ministerial and diplomatic contacts 
• Experience with local EU representatives, on behalf of European Diplomats 
• Understanding of how a pan-European office environment functions with a diverse team who are very experienced at ensuring interns get hands-on work experience 
• Working in a fast-paced, young start-up, with the knowledge and expertise of big agencies 
• The opportunity to work with an international organisation, offering experience and capacity building in a number of different activities
• An office environment in which to practice your English skills (if English is not your native language).

 Internship requirements: 

 Essential 

• Good English skills (oral and written) 
• Confident use of the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) 
• Confident communicator 
• Good research skills 
• Great team player 
• Time management skills 
• Ability to appropriately prioritise tasks 
• Interest in communications, public and government affairs, and politics 

 Desirable: 

• German, Italian, French and Spanish preferred, but any other language a plus 
• Some experience in public/government affairs or lobbying 
• Understanding of European political systems 

 Internship description: 

• International development work 
• Policy monitoring 
• Press monitoring 
• Tender monitoring 
• Policy research 
• Blog writing 
• Assisting with client account management 
• Market research 
• Meeting documentation 
• Organisation of seminars and events 
• Office administration. 

Are you interested? 

If you think that you would be a good fit for this position submit a CV and short covering letter to: k.takkis@european-diplomats.eu