Gallup has studied human nature and behaviour for more than 75 years. Our reputation for delivering relevant, timely, and visionary research on what people around the world think and feel is the cornerstone of the organisation. Gallup employs many of the world's leading scientists in management, economics, psychology, and sociology, and our consultants assist leaders in identifying and monitoring behavioural economic indicators worldwide.
Gallup's 2,000 professionals in more than 40 offices around the world help leaders at every level of business; government and society improve organisational performance by understanding the voice of their constituencies.
In carrying out surveys in more than 160 countries around the world over seven decades, Gallup has developed vast expertise in applied social sciences, policy research, evaluation and behavioural economics, providing measurement-based strategic advice to public and private organisations.
In Europe, Gallup started survey research in 1937 and is dedicated to researching issues with a pan-European or global spread.
In Brussels, The Gallup Organisation - Europe (Gallup Europe) coordinates Gallup's pan European polling activities and provides policy-related measurement, consultancy and training serving all stakeholder groups ranging from national governments, European and international institutions to business, media, civil society organisations and academia based in Europe.
In Brussels, The Gallup Organisation - Europe (Gallup Europe) coordinates Gallup's pan European polling activities and provides policy-related measurement, consultancy and training serving all stakeholder groups ranging from national governments, European and international institutions to business, media, civil society organisations and academia based in Europe.
The Opportunity
Gallup Europe is recruiting a trainee to work within its small but dynamic and busy team in Brussels as of the beginning of end of April / early May for a period of 3 months.
The trainee will be an integral part of the team and will be involved in most of the related daily business development and marketing/communications tasks including but not limited to:
• Monitoring and research of new business opportunities
• Assisting in the preparation of bids and support client pursuits
• Monitoring news and activities of EU institutions and related Brussels-based organisations
• Drafting of new communications materials
• Assistance with the further development of Gallup’s websites and social media strategy
• Support in all aspects of event organisation
• Participation in conferences, seminars and workshops related to Gallup’s interests
• Support office administration (managing contact directories and updating databases)
The trainee will be an integral part of the team and will be involved in most of the related daily business development and marketing/communications tasks including but not limited to:
• Monitoring and research of new business opportunities
• Assisting in the preparation of bids and support client pursuits
• Monitoring news and activities of EU institutions and related Brussels-based organisations
• Drafting of new communications materials
• Assistance with the further development of Gallup’s websites and social media strategy
• Support in all aspects of event organisation
• Participation in conferences, seminars and workshops related to Gallup’s interests
• Support office administration (managing contact directories and updating databases)
What Gallup Europe offers
The traineeship will provide the successful candidate with an incredible learning opportunity in the EU context with one of the most respected research companies in the world. As a marketing/communications and business development trainee, you will have the opportunity to learn from the inside of a global research firm as well as gain a customised traineeship experience built around your areas of expertise, interests, and strengths.
Compensation will be provided. Gallup will also offer to shoulder transportation cost.
Compensation will be provided. Gallup will also offer to shoulder transportation cost.
Candidate profile
• Strong academic background (MSc, BA or MA level in economics, political science, law, marketing/communications, business administration or management)
• Previous relevant experience in EU public administration, consultancies, international or European organisations is an advantage
• Previous relevant experience in EU public administration, consultancies, international or European organisations is an advantage
Key competences
• Good understanding of EU institutions, and EU policies and programmes
• Excellent communication skills, ability to establish good relationships with clients, partners and experts
• Strong research, analytical and writing skills; strategic and entrepreneurial mind set
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and dynamic environment, high commitment and flexibility
• Ability to work independently and with others, a high degree of accuracy and creativity, and a strong sense of responsibility
• Fully computer literate; excellent knowledge of MS Office suite and at ease with social media
• Efficient time-management
• Excellent communication skills, ability to establish good relationships with clients, partners and experts
• Strong research, analytical and writing skills; strategic and entrepreneurial mind set
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and dynamic environment, high commitment and flexibility
• Ability to work independently and with others, a high degree of accuracy and creativity, and a strong sense of responsibility
• Fully computer literate; excellent knowledge of MS Office suite and at ease with social media
• Efficient time-management
Language skills
• Excellent oral and written English is essential
• Proficiency in at least one other EU language is an asset
• Proficiency in at least one other EU language is an asset
Miscellaneous
• A work permit for Belgium is mandatory as Gallup will not sponsor non-EU citizens for visas or permanent resident status for this position nor support any travel, accommodation or relocation cost for this internship.
• Candidates on scholarships or grant studies are highly encouraged to apply
Please send by email your resume + cover letter indicating in the body of your email your availability and your eligibility to work in Belgium to Beatriz Preto at Beatriz_preto@gallup-europe.be by April 15th at the latest.
Due to the large number of applications we receive, please do not call. We will acknowledge the receipt of your email and will contact you to let you know whether you have been shortlisted or not by April 17th.
• Candidates on scholarships or grant studies are highly encouraged to apply
Please send by email your resume + cover letter indicating in the body of your email your availability and your eligibility to work in Belgium to Beatriz Preto at Beatriz_preto@gallup-europe.be by April 15th at the latest.
Due to the large number of applications we receive, please do not call. We will acknowledge the receipt of your email and will contact you to let you know whether you have been shortlisted or not by April 17th.
Apply
Send CV and letter of motivation to Beatriz Preto.
Contact
BEATRIZ PRETO
Project Manager
70 Avenue Michel-Ange
Brussels, BE-1000
Belgium
GALLUP®
www.gallup.com/europe / www.gallup.com
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Project Manager
70 Avenue Michel-Ange
Brussels, BE-1000
Belgium
GALLUP®
www.gallup.com/europe / www.gallup.com
Follow Gallup Europe (@GallupEurope) on twitter!
