Assistant Project Officer (Intern)
24 September 2026
H.OPES Foundation is opening an internship position in support of project design and project management. The intern will work alongside the Project Design and Operations team on the two strands that run in parallel throughout the Foundation’s work: writing applications for new projects while supporting the management of projects already under implementation.
Remote · 6 months · start in the second half of October 2026 · working languages Italian and English.
The role
Over six months, the intern will learn how a funding proposal is researched, structured and submitted, and how an ongoing project is run day to day. Tasks are assigned according to the candidate’s experience and adjusted as the internship progresses.
Project design and proposal writing
- Researching calls for proposals and tenders, monitoring donor priorities and keeping the donor database up to date.
- Contributing to the drafting of concept notes, full applications and supporting documents for EU and non-EU funding.
- Assisting with partner identification and the preparation of partnership documents.
- Supporting the preparation of logical frameworks, work plans and budgets.
Project management
- Contributing to the coordination and implementation of ongoing projects, including logistical support.
- Supporting administrative tasks related to the Office’s needs.
- Drafting news items for the Foundation’s websites and reports for internal use.
- Assisting with interim and final reports, and with position and policy papers for ongoing projects.
- Taking part in project meetings and preparing minutes.
Profile
- University degree in law, EU affairs, political science, economics, public policy or a related field.
- Strong written and spoken English and Italian; other languages are an asset.
- Clear and precise writing, with attention to structure and detail.
- Interest in EU programmes and international cooperation.
- Ability to conduct research and organise information, to learn quickly and to work within a team.
- Experience in drafting, implementing and reporting INTPA/EEAS, AMIF or Erasmus+ projects is an asset.
We are open to strong candidates whose profile differs from the one described above.
How to apply
Applications, comprising a CV and a cover letter, should be sent to vacancies@h-opes.org by 7 October 2026.
H.OPES Foundation is an equal opportunities employer. Applications are welcome from women and men, and from persons with a disability or special needs, who meet the profile above.