Pan European Fellows (m/f/d)

About the Fellowship Programme

Together, the European Council on Foreign Relations and the Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo are recruiting for their

pan-European junior fellowship programme.

The goal of the junior fellowship programme is to develop and enhance the skillset of young professionals starting out their careers in international think-tanks and policy-oriented non-governmental organizations. The programme also contributes to create synergies between ECFR and some of the Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo’s close partners in Turin working on international affairs.

The fellowship programme has a duration of 9 consecutive months. It is developed through a 24-week period in the ECFR Rome office and a 12 week-stay in Turin at one of Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo’s partners. Fellows are expected to work full-time for the duration of the programme.

The pan European junior fellows will benefit from on-the-job training and mentoring by one of ECFR’s experts and, where possible and relevant, travel to other ECFR offices where they will meet a highly motivated and committed colleagues from across Europe and learn in an innovative think tank.

Based on their individual skillset, experience and areas of expertise, the fellows will support different teams in implementing ECFR’s organizational priorities. Throughout the 9 month-period, each fellow will be involved in various activities including advocacy, network-building, research, strategic communications and events management.

Past fellows have been assigned research tasks at institutions such as Centro Studi Post Conflict Operations, ITHACA – Information Technologies for Humanitarian Assistance, Cooperation and Action, and others. During their time in Turin, fellows will continue working under the supervision of an ECFR expert while, at the same time, contribute to the activities of the hosting institution.

Person Specification

• Graduate degree in International Affairs, EU affairs, Political Sciences or Economics
• Minimum 2 years of relevant professional experience.
• Dynamic individuals with a background and strong interest in European foreign policy, who are interested in gaining professional experience in a pan-European think tank.
• Demonstrable academic knowledge or experience on European foreign and defense policy; conflict prevention and resolution in the European neighbourhood; infrastructures, geoeconomics and energy geopolitics.
• High level of proficiency in computer software packages MS Office.
• Exceptional communication skills, with a high standard of written and verbal English required.
• Excellent organisational skills, ability to multi-task and work independently.

To Apply

You must be available full-time from 01 October 2023 to 30 June 2024. If you are interested in this opportunity, we look forward to receiving your application!

Please use the apply button below to register and submit your cover letter and CV (max. 2 pg) with ref: pan-European Fellowship 2023.

Candidates must be eligible to work in EU.

We will invite shortlisted candidates for a Zoom interview on 06 July 2023.

Please note that due to expected large volume of candidates applying, we will only be able to contact directly the shortlisted candidates. If you have not received any invitation within 2 weeks from closing date, consider your have not been selected.

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ECFR is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Position: Pan-European Fellows (m/f/d)

Location: Rome and Turin

Supervisor: Programme Manager, Rome office

Type of Contract: Fixed Term (Full time)

Duration: From 01 October 2023 to 30 June 2024

Closing date for applications: 15 June 2023

Pan European Fellows (m/f/d)