About ENNHRI
ENNHRI is the European Network of National Human Rights Institutions. We bring together over 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 in the second half of January 2026. 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
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Support grant management and regranting initiatives (e.g. EU Grants)
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Assist in monitoring and evaluation processes
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Support knowledge management processes
Administration
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Carry out general administrative tasks, including responding to information requests
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Support on invoices’ processing, including collating expenses reports for reimbursements
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Assist with the office supplies and inventory management
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Database updates
Events organisation
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Support in organising the logistics for ENNHRI in-person meetings and events
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Support in organising missions for ENNHRI Staff members
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Data collection from events
General
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Cooperation with Secretariat colleagues and members
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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.
Essential criteria
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Interest to develop a solid operations profile
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Background in Administration, Management, or a related field (or currently pursuing)
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Interest in handling and developing skills in administration and logistical preparations
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
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Ability to work in a Team, and also show pro-active approach
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Excellent organisation and time-management skills
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Excellent command of English
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Good communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable criteria
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Previous experience with knowledge (database) management and collaborative platforms, such SharePoint and Podio or interest to learn how such platforms function daily
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Good analytical and planning skills
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French or Dutch knowledge is desirable
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Experience or interest to work in a membership organisation
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Commitment to ENNHRI’s values
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Experience or interest to work in a human rights and international environment
Terms of employment
This full-time traineeship will be offered for six months, starting in the second half of January 2026 (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 €1550 and monthly reimbursement for the STIB. 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.
At this point, due to stringent Belgian legislation, ENNHRI can only consider applications from candidates with right to work in Belgium.
Please do not use AI tools in developing responses to this vacancy. Through the written application, we would like to discover candidates’ unique perspective and voice. We intend only to consider candidates who provide their own, original application suited to this specific post. Equally, ENNHRI does not use AI when reviewing applications.
The deadline is Tuesday, 2 December 2025 23:59 CET. Please note that applications after this deadline will not be considered. Interviews and a written assignment will be held online in December.
ENNHRI is an equal opportunity employer. Should you have any questions, you may contact Roberta Taramelli, ENNHRI’s Regranting Officer – [email protected].
Contact
For more information about the vacancy, contact:
Roberta TaramelliENNHRI’s Regranting Officer[email protected]
