Project Assistant (Outreach department)

Company : Gopa Consulting Group

Job Type : Internship

Woluwe-Saint-Pierre, Belgium

Job Description - Project Assistant (Outreach department)

A JOB OPPORTUNITY AT

As Project Assistant, Trainee, you will support our Project Managers across the different phases of strategic projects in Public Diplomacy and Strategic Communication. This traineeship, under a CIP (Convention d'Immersion Professionnelle) contract, is designed to give you hands-on exposure to project and bid management in an international, fast-paced environment, while building the practical skills needed for a career in international cooperation and communication.
You will work from our headquarters in Brussels, supporting colleagues who manage projects and contracts across a wide range of countries.

A JOB THAT INSPIRES YOU

Key responsibilities

Project acquisition support

Support the team with research and fact-finding for new project opportunities, focusing on EU foreign policy communication;
Assist with proposal drafting, formatting, and compiling supporting documents;
Help maintain and update our database of experts, clients, and partners;
Contribute to a positive image of GOPA with key partners and stakeholders through professional day-to-day interactions.

Project management support

Provide administrative and logistical support to ongoing projects, including scheduling, note-taking, and document management;
Assist with the coordination of communication and event-related activities under the guidance of a Project Manager;
Support monitoring and reporting tasks to help projects stay on track;
Help prepare materials for client meetings and represent GOPA professionally when involved in field or remote support.

A BACKGROUND THAT CONVINCES US

A university degree in a related field, such as PR, Communication, Journalism, International Relations, Political Science, European Studies, Management, etc.;
Eligibility for a CIP contract (please confirm your eligibility before applying);
A genuine interest in EU policies, priorities, and foreign policy communication;
Strong drafting and communication skills in English; a good command of French is desirable, while proficiency in other languages such as Arabic, Spanish or Russian is considered an asset;
Interest or first exposure to business development activities (expert searching, proposal support) is a plus;
Comfort with standard office tools; interest in emerging technologies, AI tools, and event management platforms is a plus;
Good organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple small tasks at once;
A strong team player in a multicultural, multilingual environment;
Curiosity, a proactive attitude, and willingness to learn;
A well-thought-out and written motivation letter.

AN ENVIRONMENT THAT MOTIVATES YOU

What we offer :

A CIP traineeship contract based in Brussels, Belgium, for an initial period of 6 months, with the associated benefits and conditions defined by the CIP framework;
The possibility to extend the traineeship for an additional 6 months, depending on project needs and performance;
A possibility of a permanent contract as Junior Project Manager. While not automatic, many of our current team members started as trainees and were later offered a Junior Project Manager contract after 6 or 12 months;
Close mentorship and on-the-job training from experienced Project Managers;
Real exposure to the full lifecycle of international bids and projects;
Flexible working hours, with the possibility of remote working days in line with company policy;
A dynamic, collaborative, and fun team environment.

About us

Discover the GOPA World with us!

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