Training and Project Assistant

European Consumer Organisation

Length of contract
12 month

About the Organisation

BEUC collaborates with other international consumer organisations and stakeholders to strengthen consumer advocacy globally. It is also a key player in building a consumer-friendly digital and sustainable economy in Europe. Bureau Européen des Unions de Consommateurs (BEUC), the European Consumer Organisation, is an umbrella group representing consumer organisations across Europe. Founded in 1962, BEUC promotes and defends European consumers' rights by advocating for policies and legislation that improve consumer protection and well-being.

About the role

The European Consumer Organisation is looking for a Training and Project Assistant to reinforce its Capacity Building team, contributing to the organizational development of its members through training programmes and other projects. In this position, you will support the Project and Training Coordinator and the team in turning complex policy and relevant workplace skills into engaging (e-)learning material that creates real, EU-wide impact.

Responsibilities

• Support the overall implementation of an EU project aimed at developing, organising, and providing training and developing e-learning material in the EU for consumer organisations and other actors in consumer policy.
• Assist the project manager and trainers in organising online and in-person training/workshops based on interactive and adult-education methodologies.
• Contribute to the design and preparation of training materials and events.
• Help ensure consistency across all training, including by accompanying trainers, gathering feedback, and assisting with follow‑up and evaluation activities.
• Assist and support the work of experts and EU/national partners, including assistance with communication tasks and the smooth exchange of information;
• Assist the Capacity Building team in drafting project plans and preparing reports.
• Facilitate transnational collaboration between national consumer organisations on fundraising and projects.

Skills, Competencies, Experience & Attributes

• 1 year plus of experience in organising events/trainings
• Experience with adult education methodologies/interactive trainings
• Working knowledge of e-learning/digital tools (Canva, Zoom, Sli.do, Articulate 360)
• Good communication/presentation skills and a positive attitude to interact with people from different cultural backgrounds;
• Interest or willingness to learn about consumer affairs and to contribute to the development of the consumer movement;
• Strong organisational skills, being able to set up priorities;
• A proactive, stress-resistant, and team player with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Able to write and communicate fluently in English, fluency in French would be an advantage.

Required Qualifications

• University degree

Compensation & Benefits

• 20 days a year working from abroad.
• A welcoming onboarding.
• A workplace committed to supporting the growth and well-being of its staff.
• A multidisciplinary and multicultural working environment within an organisation dedicated to promoting consumer interests.
• A non-routine job: The opportunity to deliver positive impact in an exciting international organisation with a dynamic, committed, and fun team in the heart of Brussels.
• Fringe benefits: Meal vouchers, group insurance, homeworking allowance, public transport, and 6 days of extra-legal paid leave.
• Homeworking work-life balance.

Conditions of employment

• Candidates must be committed to official registration in Belgium

Working locations

• Hybrid model, working in the Brussels office and remotely

How to apply

• Applications for the position should be sent by 31st March 2026 by e-mail to [email protected] with the subject line: "Training and Project Assistant".
• Your application should include the following documents:
  • A curriculum-vitae, with no photo.
• In a separate file, answers to the following questions:
  • Why would you like to work at BEUC? [Maximum 250 words.]
  • Why should BEUC appoint you? [Maximum 250 words.]

Interviews

• Any incomplete application will be disregarded, and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
• The first round of interviews is expected to take place on 8th April 2026 with the HR Officer and the Project and Training Coordinator.
• A second and last round of interviews will be planned afterwards with the Director General, the Director of Communications and Capacity Building, the HR Officer and the Project and Training Coordinator.

Policies

BEUC is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates of diverse backgrounds to apply. Please do not include a photo in your CV. Privacy notice: In line with BEUC's privacy policy, the personal data we process during hiring processes is only used for the purposes of carrying out the selection process and is deleted once the process has ended. For shortlisted candidates, we may ask for their consent to keep their information for 6 months after the end of the selection process in case other vacancies that could fit their profile open up.

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