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Career week : European Affairs

Career week European Affairs
From February 22 to 25, discover the variety of career opportunities in European affairs, mainly in Brussels. Whether they work in European institutions, consultancies, lobbying, think-tanks or specialized media, Sciences Po graduates will share with students their experience and advice on working in European affairs. This week is organized in collaboration with the Sciences Po Alumni Belgium group, a key entry point for any student interested in European affairs, especially in Brussels.

 

 

 

ROUND TABLES AND FAIR

Tuesday 22 February
European Internship Fair (FULL)

Organisé chaque année en collaboration avec London School of Economics et le Collège d'Europe, cet événement 'Careers in Brussels" permet aux étudiants et jeunes diplômés de trouver des opportunités de stages ou emploi à Bruxelles. Une vingtaine d'employeurs y participent chaque année.

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Tuesday 22 February 13h-14h
Working in european affairs (in English) (zoom)

Modération : Fanny Lagarde, member of Association of Master in European Affairs, master student in  European Affairs (School of Public Affairs)

  • Soohyun Lee, Business Development Manager for European Institutions with expertise in EU Project Management, Bid Management and Policy/Programme Evaluation Capgemini (Ecole des affaires internationales, promo 2015)
  • Eva Faltusova, Ambassadrice EPSO
  • Guillaume Arduin, Conseiller Sport chez Représentation permanente de la France auprès de l'UE (École des affaires internationales, 2019)
  • Giorgio Leali, Journaliste Politico (Cum Laude École d'affaires publiques DD Sciences Po LSE, 2017)

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Thursday 24 February 12h30-14h
Working in European Insitutions

Organised by School of Public Affairs, open to all students

Modearator

  • Eva Faltusova, EPSO ambassador for Sciences Po, master student in European Affairs

Speakers:

  • Marc Amir TahMasseb, Administrateur — Responsable web et développement de logiciels chez European Ombudsman
  • Nicolas Bizel - Counsellor - Head of Operations I Governance at the EU Delegation in Bosnia & Herzegovina
  • Mikael Meunier - Deputy Head of Unit for External communication and Promotion policy - DG Agriculture and rural development - European Commission
  • Torben David, Conseiller en politique numérique du député européen Tiemo Wölken au Parlement européen

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Thursday 24 February 17h-18h
What's next? Europe in the World

Organised by School of Public Affairs, open to all students

  • Valentina Beomonte Zobel, Class of 2021, Assistant to the Head of Division - Directorate for Public Governance, OECD 
  • Maria Ludovica Carucci, Class of 2017, Reporting Officer at World Food Programme  
  • Clément Lapointe, Class of 2021 , chargé de projet chez Agence Française de Développement 
  • Francesco Ripa, Class of 2018, Communications Manager at POLIS Network

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Friday 25 February 12h30-14h
Meet with graduates from master in European Affairs

  • Claire Versini, Chargée de mission formation et développement I3L, Cheffe de projet Bien-Être & Responsable Dynamique Humaine du Laboratoire d'innovation Tout tes Possibles, promotion 2013
  • Alexandra Lafont, Co-responsable du Pôle Animation et du plaidoyer chez Énergie Partagée, promotion 2014"
  • Ross Creelman,  Public Policy Manager chez ETNO (European Telecommunications Network Operators' Association), promotion 2017

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PORTRAITS

school of public affairs

Sandrine Elmi Hersi, chargée d'affaires européennes et co-présidente du groupe de travail « Sustainability » à l'ARCEP (Promotion 2020)

"La formation du Master politiques publiques m’a ainsi permis de construire une expertise sur le paysage administratif franco-européen et d’acquérir une certaine polyvalence nécessaire dans mon métier. Le socle commun exigeant de la spécialité Administration publique a pour particularité d’offrir la possibilité de maîtriser des matières essentielles à la compréhension des problématiques socio-économiques et institutionnelles actuelles, par exemple le droit public et européen, les finances publiques ou les questions sociales. J’ai également pu profiter du large choix d’enseignements « électifs » pour approfondir mes sujets d’intérêt de prédilection en particulier relatifs à l’économie numérique."

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Lucile Collin, chargée de communication aux services financiers de la Commission européenne (Promotion 2018)

"L’Ecole d’affaires publiques et en particulier le Master Affaires européennes m’ont permis d’acquérir une très bonne compréhension du secteur public, des institutions européennes et de leur fonctionnement. J’ai également assimilé de solides fondamentaux en droit et en économie qui m’ont permis de mieux appréhender un poste au sein de l’une des DG les plus techniques de la Commission.Au-delà des connaissances techniques, mes études à Sciences Po m’ont appris une compétence essentielle à la fonction que j’occupe aujourd’hui : la communication, ou comment rédiger de manière synthétique ou expliquer des sujets complexes avec des mots simples. Il s’agit d’un vrai défi à l’heure où expliquer les politiques européennes est devenu un véritable enjeu sociétal."

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Julien Rouvreau, consultant chez YCE Partners (Promotion 2018) 

"Les connaissances acquises à l'Ecole d'Affaires Publiques ont été multiples, notamment en termes de politiques publiques, me sont évidemment très utiles. Les multiples travaux de synthèse et de présentation effectuées au cours de ma scolarité me permettent également aujourd’hui d’être familier de ce type d’exercice très fréquents dans mes fonctions. Enfin, les nombreux travaux en équipe réalisés à Sciences Po contribuent aujourd’hui à mon travail : savoir travailler à plusieurs est une compétence capitale !"

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  • Margaux Vincent, Analyste pour l'OCDE (Promotion 2017)
  • Niklas Luksch, coordinateur de la mobilisation des ressources à l'OIM (Promotion 2018)
  • Gesine Weber, assistante de programme au German Marshall Fund of the United States (Promotion 2019)
  • Alexis Chalopin, consultant Government & Public Sector chez EY Consulting (Promotion 2018)

school of international affairs

Johannes Jaenicke, Policy Advisor to MEP Damian Boeselager at the European Parliament

"The European Studies track was a very useful tool for my day to day job. Especially the courses I took on European economic policy were really useful in preparing the work on the EU Recovery Fund. Also PSIA teaches you to write on any given issue in a very short time, so that it at least seems to others like you know what you are talking about, even though you absolutely do not. This is a very helpful skill in politics!"

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Katarina Vehovar,  Schuman trainee at the European Parliament's Liaison Office in Ljubljana

"Learning to craft better policy briefings under the tutelage of course convenors who have such rich backgrounds in academia and government alike has proven to be a great asset not just during my subsequent studies of policymaking in Russia at King’s College London, but also during my traineeship at the European Parliament. For this reason, I wholeheartedly agree with many other students (past and present) who emphasise that PSIA offers an unparalleled springboard for a career in policy consultancy."

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Giacomo Spinola, EU Policy Advisor at Edison SpA in Brussels

"PSIA's international environment gave me the opportunity to work with people with different cultural, academic, and professional backgrounds. I found that was the most enriching experience of all and today, as I work in an international environment, I am making treasure of what I learned from interacting within the PSIA community."

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Lauranne de Lathauwer, Political Attaché at the EU Delegation to Barbados

"The most fascinating aspect of my role is its variety, as each day is vastly different. The most surprising aspect is the impact the EU has in the region through its many projects and programmes. EU support on the ground here, especially in countries recovering from natural disasters, is invaluable. To witness that impact up close is inspiring.(...) I use what I learned at Sciences Po daily, from drafting reports to understanding geopolitical tensions to thinking critically and forming my own opinions. The knowledge I gained at PSIA gives me practical tools to use in my role, both in terms of theoretical knowledge and acquired skills."

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School of research

Gabriele Mariani, Research Executive at Kantar Public (Promotion 2021)

"Je suis actuellement Research Executive pour Kantar Public, une organisation multinationale de recherche et de conseil dans le domaine politique et institutionnel. Basé à Bruxelles, je travaille sur des études d'opinion publique pour l'UE et d'autres organisations internationales."

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USEFUL RESOURCES

Sciences Po Alumni Belgium

Are you looking for career opportunities in Brussels? Are you interested in working in european affairs? With over 1350 members, out of which 80% work in the area of EU affairs, either as part of EU institutions, or as representatives of corporations, associations and local governments… Sciences Po Alumni Belgium could be what you need to break into the 'Brussels bubble'. Here are Marc de Fleurieu and Emmanuelle Sangouard both co-Presidents of association, responding to a few of our questions…

Groupe Sciences Po Alumni Belgium

Guide for your careers in european affairs

Vivre et travailler en Belgique - replay de la table ronde organisée par Sciences Po Alumni

GoinGlobal : read the city guides!

Willing to work in european affairs in Belgium, in Luxembourg ? 

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