Internship Project Coordinator NABC

  • Full-time

Company Description

The Netherlands-African Business Council (NABC) has always believed in the business and investment
opportunities which Africa has to offer. Established in 1946, the NABC has developed to become the
central point of entry for Dutch business and investment relations in Africa. NABC has a pool of 300+
member companies, and has longstanding partnerships with representative bodies such as FME and
VNO-NCW. NABC is a founding member of the European Business Council for Africa and the
Mediterranean (EBCAM), a network consisting of more than 2500 European companies. NABC goes
beyond the standard African countries. NABC organizes:

1. Trade missions to and from many African countries.
2. Networking events, conferences and knowledge sessions on doing business in Africa.
3. Strategic programs to strengthen the positioning and role of Dutch business in Africa.
4. Customized services, such as market research, advice and individual matchmaking.

Job Description

As project coordinator you support the organization of the trade missions and events that NABC organizes. You will be co-responsible for the planning and execution, that may spread throughout many industry sectors and African countries.

Specific responsibilities include amongst others:
- Deciding on and organizing the content of a trade mission or event;
- The organization of the logistics element of the activities;
- Collaboration with the respective program managers;
- The actual execution of the trade missions and events;
- The follow up of the missions and events – evaluation and possible organizing of follow-up
missions.

Qualifications

- Minimum 3rd year HBO/WO level;

- Business related education, such as international business, is an asset;
- Experience with project management either professionally or through other activities;
- Fluent in Dutch, and English (both written and verbal);
- Good command over French;
- Affinity with Africa, preferably through experience working and/or living in Africa;
- Structured and precise;
- Able to work independently and self-starter;

Additional Information

- Start date: February 2nd. The internship is for a period of six months.
- € 300 per month.

In a nut shell a job with content in a professional and international environment 

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