Terms & Conditions
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Start date: October 2025
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Location: FEANTSA Secretariat in Brussels
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Type of contract: full-time (38 hours) compensated internship under Belgian law.
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Duration of contract: 6 months (possibility of renewal for a total of 12 months)
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Deadline for applications: 10.09.2025, 23:59 Brussels time
FEANTSA is the European Federation of National Organisations Working with the Homeless, is an Umbrella organisation with over 130 members across Europe. FEANTSA is the only European NGO focusing specifically on homelessness.
As a Health Policy Assistant, you will be assisting the work of FEANTSA on health inequalities in connection to homelessness and contribute to the work of a European network with research, policy and advocacy. You will be responsible with the implementation of concrete actions, with assistance from the FEANTSA secretariat.
Profile
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Good communication and public speaking skills as well as written English. Additional languages are an asset.
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Understanding of the functioning of the European institutions and EU policy making.
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Interest in health and homelessness.
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Good writing and analytical skills.
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Pro-active, independent worker, self-motivation, purpose-driven, ability to multi-task, prioritise tasks effectively and respect deadlines.
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Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a medium-size, busy, international team.
Advantageous
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Professional/volunteer experience or academic understanding of homelessness.
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Previous experience and/or studies in public health and/or policies.
Tasks
The following list should be used as a reference. In no way will the intern be asked to fulfil all the tasks below simultaneously. There will also be a certain flexibility according to the interests and learning objectives of the successful candidate:
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Monitor EU policy development in connection to public health and identify relevant files for the work of FEANTSA.
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Carry out research, good practice collection and mapping exercises on inadequate housing, health situation of people experiencing homelessness.
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Prepare and contribute to policy papers, research reports, newsletters, etc.
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Identify opportunities and regularly engage with EU institutions to promote the inclusion of homelessness in relevant public health policies.
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Contribute to the preparation, organisation, and follow-up of events within the organisation.
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Prepare technical reports, administrative deliverables.
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Represent FEANTSA at events and in different consortiums.
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Support the communication team and the core team of FEANTSA in disseminating activities.
Although this is a supporting role, there is a lot of potential to grow personally and professionally. The ideal candidate will take initiative in the tasks they are assigned, working independently without the need for constant supervision.
Remuneration & Benefits
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This is a paid internship with a monthly stipend of EUR 1,056 € per month, plus reimbursement for local public transportation (55€ per month) and meal vouchers (8€ per day of work).
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The position is based in Brussels, Belgium for a period of 6 months (with possibility of renewal for a total of 12 months).
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Internship under Belgian “convention d’immersion professionnelle” (please see https://www.bruxelles-j.be/travailler/ton-premier-emploi/la-convention-dimmersionprofessionnelle/ [in French or Dutch] for explanations)
How to apply
To apply, please send an updated CV and 1-page cover letter to Simona Barbu ([email protected]) by Wednesday, September 10th at 23:59 (Brussels time). The interviews for selected candidates are going to be scheduled for the week of September 22nd.
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
