RPP Career

Junior Associate

Brussels Office

RPP is currently looking for a Junior Associate to support the team working on policy and government affairs (healthcare, food and agricultural policy, and other potential sectors) in the Brussels office.

RPP is a public affairs consultancy focused on policy creation, development and communication. RPP Group was established as Rohde Public Policy in 2002 with the goal of delivering new conceptual services in the area of public policy and has grown to be one of the most respected and well-established independent policy service providers. Our topical focus and expertise lie in healthcare, research and innovation, social policy, and related trade and market access issues. The RPP Group is today represented in Berlin, Brussels, London, Paris, Warsaw, Rome, and Madrid.

ABOUT THE JOB

Activities and tasks shall include:

  • Covering and reporting on political developments in the EU;
  • Detailed monitoring of developments on public health and policy at national level, including public health or other stakeholders and policy makers;
  • Reporting on meetings and events in the EU Institutions that you will attend;
  • Tracking of Parliamentary Questions, parliamentary reports, legislative proposals, Government communications and other relevant dossiers;
  • Servicing and supporting consultants regularly with specifically processed information, and also supporting them with ad-hoc requests and advice;

The candidates should fulfil the following criteria:

  • A first academic degree (or comparable) in preferably political sciences, law, economics, or communications is a prerequisite, higher degrees are an advantage.
  • First relevant work experience in the following areas is also of advantage: public institutions, government agencies, interest representation, consulting, healthcare.
  • Understanding and great interest in the process of political decision-making at EU level.
  • You will be required to work in a proactive work setting, involving conscientious handling of several simultaneous work orders and observing the respective deadlines.
  • An excellent command of written and spoken English (working language) is a prerequisite.
  • Proficient in the handling of Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • An interest in health, nutrition and/or social affairs topics (to be elaborated in your application) would be an advantage.

The internship would start as soon as possible for a period of six months. Regular performance reviews would take place.

  • Meaningful projects with a societal added value
  • Be a part of a growing company where you can bring your ideas to our identity  
  • Entrepreneurial spirit within the company with freedom to pursue promising new initiatives 
  • Mentorship programs and regular performance reviews to support your medium- and long-term career development within the RPP group
  • Good Work-Life-Balance and numerous initiatives to support colleagues’ well-being at work
  • Teambuilding activities such as retreats, after-work activities, etc.  
  • Working across an international team  
  • Build your skills working with colleagues with decades of experience in public affairs and political institutions 
  • Important evolution perspectives to grow your career, both vertically and horizontally
  • Hone your abilities through RPP’s educational seminars, workshops and trainings.
To Apply

Send your complete application to the attention of Julieta Laurens, Recruitment Manager, at: recruiting_brussels (at) rpp-group.com (subject line: Junior Associate RPP Brussels)

Required documents:

  • CV in English,
  • Cover letter in English

Only complete applications meeting the criteria will be reviewed.

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Julieta Laurens

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