Programme Assistant – Great Lakes Region and West Africa

European Institute of Peace** ( www.eip.org) is an independent organisation working collaboratively with the parties to the conflict, those who represent people suffering from insecurity or at risk of violence, as well as European decision-makers and the conflict prevention, resolution and mediation community.

We provide practical experience, technical expertise, and policy advice on conflict resolution. We use a variety of tools to help us do this, including analysis, mapping and design of peace processes and agreements, facilitating policy discussions, and proposing practical engagement, for example through inclusive dialogue and mediation support.

Are you captivated by our innovative approach to peace, and do you want to contribute to the mission of our institute? Do you share our vision for a world where people live in safety and peace because conflicts and grievances are resolved through inclusive dialogue and lasting political agreements?

We are looking for a Programme Assistant to support the Institute’s Great Lakes Region and West Africa programme.

You will

Research & Design

• Support administration related to the Institute’s mediation and dialogue
  projects in the Great Lakes and West Africa Region
• Monitor developments in the Great Lakes Region and West African conflict
  contexts and develop knowledge that feeds into the analysis developed by the
  Institute
• Conduct project-related research and compile briefing materials

Project Management

• Contribute to the day-to-day implementation of assigned projects (such as
  events planning and logistics, travel booking and administrative follow-up, in
  particular events planning and logistics, scheduling and drafting notes from
  meetings)
• Administrative support of assigned projects (such as processing of invoices,
  expense claims and timesheets)
• Contribute to drafting of internal and external reports, concept notes and
  project proposals
• Support on compliance with internal policies and guidelines, as well as with
  donor regulations

Internal & External communication

• Contribute to smooth internal and external communication flows
• Take part in internal and external meetings and regularly engage with
  colleagues within the Institute to ensure coordination on new and ongoing
  project activities
• Work closely with colleagues to compile briefing materials for internal and
  external audiences and events, including preparation of speeches for senior
  leadership

Relationship building

• Support team efforts to engage with donors and stakeholders (such assetting up meetings and calls, draftingformal and informal correspondence,
  note-taking andinternal follow-up).

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Your skills and experience

• University degree in political science, conflict resolution, international
  relations, Economy, Administrative Sciences or related field
• Minimum 1 year of experience (as trainee, intern or assistant) in an
  international/multicultural organisation
• Basic understanding of project management, in particular in relation to
  administrative and logistics tasks
• Understanding of the political and economic situation of the region under the
  scope of the programme, of the conflict contexts within those countries, and of
  the geopolitical developments that are taking place in the region as a whole is
  an asset
• Full proficiency in English and French is required.

What we are offering

An exciting job in an international and diverse environment (18 nationalities represented at the Brussels Office)

Open-ended Belgian contract

Competitive Benefits package which includes health care insurance and pension plan, meal vouchers, transportation and telework allowance, and SIM card

40h/week and 32 leave days/year

The possibility to telework 3 days a week

Start date: as soon as possible

The selected candidate will need to reside in or relocate to Belgium when the employment contract starts.

Recruitment process

Closing date: 21/06/2026, midnight (CEST).

Please submit your application using the webform below.

Our hiring team will review all applications after the closing date of the vacancy. We will keep you informed on the status of your application.

EIP firmly believes that diverse perspectives are key to our work. Therefore we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusiveness. Your qualities and commitment are what matter to us, regardless of race, nationality, gender, age, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.

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