About ENNHRI

ENNHRI is the European Network of National Human Rights Institutions. We bring together close to 50 National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) across Europe to enhance the promotion and protection of human rights in the region. Our network provides a platform for collaboration and solidarity in addressing human rights challenges and a common voice for NHRIs at the European level. For more information, please visit ennhri.org/about-us.

ENNHRI is looking for a full-time Operations Trainee, based at the Permanent Secretariat in Brussels, to become a member of our team for six months, starting from Mid May 2025. The candidate will play an important role in ENNHRI’s daily work, with a focus on ENNHRI’s Operations and Administration activities. Please note that this is not a position focused on substantive, legal or policy work.

Main duties and tasks

Membership and grants management

Support grant management and regranting initiatives (e.g. EU Grants)
Assist in monitoring and evaluation processes
Support knowledge management processes

Administration

Carry out general administrative tasks, including responding to information requests
Support on invoices’ processing, including collating expenses reports for reimbursements
Assist with the office supplies and inventory management
Database updates

Events organisation

Support in organising the logistics for ENNHRI in-person meetings and events
Support in organising missions for ENNHRI Staff members
Data collection from events

General

Cooperation with Secretariat colleagues and members
Ad-hoc administrative support to the Secretary General and Senior Staff Members

This position will support the successful candidate in developing their organisation skills for entering the workplace and give them insight into working in a network at the forefront of the European human rights field. Given the high level of competition, please orient your application based on the list of criteria below.

Required criteria

Interest to develop a solid operations profile as a career objective
Background in Administration, Management, or related field (or currently pursuing)
Interest in handling and developing skills in administration and logistical preparations
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Be pro-active with excellent organisation and time-management skills
Excellent command of English, including communication and interpersonal skills

Desirable criteria

Previous experience with knowledge (database) management and collaborative platforms, such SharePoint and Podio or interest to learn how such platforms function daily
Good analytical and planning skills
French knowledge is desirable
Experience or interest working in a membership organisation
Experience or interest to work in a human rights environment

Terms of employment

This full-time traineeship will be offered for six months, starting mid-May 2025 TBC. The candidate will work at ENNHRI’s Secretariat in Brussels and receive a Belgian traineeship contract (“Convention d’immersion professionnelle”), with a monthly remuneration of around €1450. The vacancy requires presence at the Permanent Secretariat in Brussels.

How to apply

In this online form, please outline why you are applying for the role (200-word limit), and why you are qualified for it (200-word limit) and submit your CV. Your application question responses and CV must be in English. Applications sent in an email will not be considered.

The deadline is Sunday, 23 March 2025 23:59 CEST – applications after this deadline will not be considered. Interviews will be held online in beginning/mid-April 2025.

ENNHRI is an equal opportunity employer. Best of luck to all applicants!