AWEX is the economic development agency in-charge of promoting foreign trade and attracting foreign investment in Wallonia. The agency has a worldwide network of 105 Trade and Investment counsellors, including 2 in India.
AWEX would accept an intern preferably starting from October 2015 or January 2016 for a three month period minimum with the possibility to prolong the agreement. AWEX is looking for a student/recent graduate conforming to the following requirements :
- semi economic profile : student of economics, international relations, business or trade;
- speaking English, Lithuanian, Russian (Russian is not an obligation);
- good writing and communication skills, knowledge of computer applications;
- Interests for international trade and business relations, desire to develop his/her professional oriented skills through real practice.
The main tasks would be to assist on a daily base the Economic and Trade Attaché in his professional activities comprising:
- research for local partners (market study, visits) in favour of Walloon, Brussels and Luxembourg exporters;
- visits of various trade fairs in Baltic States, collection of contacts;
- promotion of the Walloon region to the local companies, attraction of the potential Baltic investors;
- Assistance in the office works – individual researches of different economic sectors in the Baltics, information analysis, reports, summaries of meetings, visits, cocktails and receptions; social events; etc.
AWEX activities generally depend on our pre-set annual program but many activities are also generated from day to day office workload.
It should be noted as well that this internship will not be paid but some gratuities could be obtained depending on work circumstances and possible allocated budget. Some activities might take place in Lithuania for some days.
Interested candidates shall send their CV and Cover Letter to ; cc: