Programme Assistant – Peace & Policy Coordination (Hybrid)

EIP; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybrid; EUR 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care insurance

Pension plan

Meal vouchers

Transportation allowance

Telework allowance

SIM card

Job summary

European Institute of Peace (EIP) in Brussels seeks a Programme Assistant to support coordination and implementation of projects across Europe. You will assist with research, reporting and stakeholder engagement, ensuring smooth administration, events planning, and budgeting, while contributing to internal and external communications.

The role offers an international environment with a Belgian contract, opportunities for telework, and engagement with donors and senior leadership.

Qualifications

• University degree in political science, conflict resolution, international relations, or related field.
• Basic understanding of project management, especially in relation to administrative and logistics tasks.
• Strong interest in European politics and the dynamics around enlargement is an asset.
• Knowledge of language(s) spoken in the region is an asset (e.g., Ukrainian, Russian, Romanian, Turkish).

Responsibilities

• Support administration related to the Institute’s conflict prevention and resolution projects.
• Monitor developments in relevant conflict contexts and develop knowledge that feeds into the analysis developed by the Institute.
• Conduct project-related research and compile briefing materials.
• Contribute to day-to-day implementation of projects (events planning and logistics, travel booking, administrative follow-up).
• Process invoices, expense claims, and timesheets; monitor budgets.
• Draft internal and external reports, concept notes and project proposals.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and donor regulations.
• Assist in internal and external communication flows and coordinate meetings.

Skills

Administrative tasks

Event planning

Communication

Research

Education

University degree in political science, conflict resolution, international relations, or related field

Job description

European Institute of Peace (EIP) in Brussels seeks a Programme Assistant to support coordination and implementation of projects across Europe. You will assist with research, reporting and stakeholder engagement, ensuring smooth administration, events planning, and budgeting, while contributing to internal and external communications.

The role offers an international environment with a Belgian contract, opportunities for telework, and engagement with donors and senior leadership.