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Title Policy and Communications Intern at the European Council for Young Farmers (CEJA)
Group Farming Systems Ecology
Project type internship
Credits 24-39
Supervisor(s) Blair van Pelt
Examiner(s) Rogier Schulte
Contact info blair.vanpelt@wur.nl and a.musumarra@ceja.eu
Begin date 2019/07/21
End date 2020/08/31
Description Objectives: To develop a deeper understanding of agriculture and young farmer advocacy process at the European level and gain hands-on experience in working for a small international organization.

Activities: Involvement in events, projects, and communications-related activities within the CEJA team, including supporting the Secretary-General in the organization and logistics of major CEJA events; supporting the communications officer in drafting of newsletter and CEJA documents; supporting the management of databases of CEJA Member organisations.

Location: Brussels, Belgium
Used skills Organizational, team work, public speaking, writing, networking.
Requirements Basic understanding of European Institutions, and specifically on the Common Agriculture Policy.

Interest in governance, rural development, sustainable food systems, international affairs.

Excellent spoken and written English.