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Traineeship

Traineeship title: Operations, Finance and HR Trainee

Reference: N154711/20/BRUSSELSCAPITAL
Hosting period start: 04/05/2026
Hosting period end: 29/10/2026
Region
Brussels-Capital
Country
Belgium
Traineeship start date:
04/05/2026
Traineeship end date:
29/10/2026
Traineeship Duration:
Approximately 6 months
Work Schedule
Full-time traineeship (38 hours per week), from Monday to Friday.
Working hours are generally from 09:00 to 17:00, with a lunch break.
Some flexibility may be required depending on meetings and organisational needs.
Location
Rue de la Science 14a, 1040, Brussels, Belgium
Traineeship Area:
Administrative and Office Management
Period and duration of the language course:
Si vous souhaitez améliorer ou apprendre une des deux langues officielles de la Région de Bruxelles-Capitale, vous pouvez bénéficier d'un remboursement de 200 euros maximum pour suivre des cours de français ou de néerlandais. Les cours de langues doivent être suivis parallèlement au stage et non avant.

If you are interested in improving or learning one of the two official languages of the Brussels-Capital Region, you can benefit of a maximum reimbursement of 200 euros for French or Dutch language courses. Language courses must be taken in parallel with the internship and not before.
Includes Trips
No
Description of the tasks to be undertaken by the trainee(s):

1. Administrative support

preparation of documents

organisation of meetings

maintaining files and databases

general office support

2. Finance support

preparation and organisation of invoices

expense documentation

maintaining financial records

supporting financial administration

3. HR administrative support

organisation of personnel documentation

HR files and internal records

administrative follow-up of staff documentation

Profile of the Trainee

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or currently enrolled in higher education) in fields such as administration, management, economics, finance, human resources, law, political sciences, European studies or other related disciplines.

Candidates from other academic backgrounds with a strong interest in administrative, financial or organisational work are also encouraged to apply.

Personal and Social Skills

Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Interest in working in an international and collaborative environment.

Language Skills

English: good command of English, both written and spoken.
Other languages are considered an asset but are not required.

Information Technology (IT) Skills

Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel for working with tables, lists and basic data management.
General familiarity with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook).
Ability to quickly learn and work with digital tools and internal systems (e.g. Microsoft 365).

Other Skills

Team player with a positive attitude.
Willingness to learn and take initiative.
Reliable, organised and supportive in a team environment.

Other Skills

We are looking for a motivated trainee who is curious, positive and willing to learn. You will become part of a small and friendly international team where your work will be appreciated and where you will have the opportunity to gain real hands-on experience in the daily life of a European association. We believe that a traineeship should be a learning experience in both directions – you will support our team, and we will support your professional growth.

Language Competences
Understanding
Speaking
Language
Listening
Reading
Spoken Interaction
Spoken Production
Writing
English
B2
B2
B2
B2
B2