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News And Treaties – Department Description The News & Treaties Department is part of IBFD’s Knowledge Centre and is home to IBFD’s well-known Tax Treaties, Models, Tax News Service and Tables Collections. Objective And Responsibilities As a member of the News and Treaties department within the Knowledge Centre, you will be involved in the day-to-day management and updating of treaty information across various publications and online collections. You assist with preparing and publishing treaty texts and news items, maintaining accurate metadata and administrative records, and keeping treaty information current across IBFD’s platforms, in accordance with established procedures and quality standards. This role is ideal for someone looking to gain work experience alongside their studies or who has recently graduated. Previous experience in the field is not required, but an interest in tax-related topics is essential. If you aspire to become a Treaty Information Specialist, this position offers an excellent starting point, with strong development opportunities and support from the team and your manager. Treaty information specialist I Main Responsibilities Review, update, process and style content for the News, Treaties and Tables Collections on IBFD's Tax Research Platform, ensuring compliance with quality and editorial standards Process, style, format and publish tax treaty texts in all official languages, including incorporating amendments, in line with official sources and IBFD quality and editorial standards. Verify treaty information, ensuring accuracy and consistency of treaties while maintaining alignment with official versions Monitor and execute automated updates to keep treaty information current Collect, verify, organize and maintain treaty data/information and related internal administrative records, ensuring alignment with official sources and compliance with data quality, security, accessibility and governance standards. Assist the team in ongoing and new projects and products, contributing to workflow improvements and content enhancements. Requirements Bachelor-level Excellent English language skills, both written and spoken Experienced user of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) Knowledge of other languages is an advantage Experience with publishing systems, project management tools (e.g. Trello, Jira) or XML formatting is an advantage Prior tax-technical or tax treaty knowledge is not required, as structured on-the-job training will be provided. Skills Word processing skills with familiarity in data processing and content structuring Self-motivated, able to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively, with a keen eye for detail Strong time-management skills, ensuring adherence to strict deadlines Strong focus on accuracy, maintaining consistency and reliability in all tasks Ability to analyze and structure complex information Strong administrative and organizational skills Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and provide clear, concise updates Problem-solving mindset, with a proactive and adaptable approach to challenges Team-oriented mindset, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment Competencies Ability to cope with stress Analytical Capacity Accuracy Problem Solving and Initiative Communication & Collaboration Learning Ability Planning and Organizing Salary & Fringe Benefits We offer a temporary position, preferably full time (37 hours per week), for one year, with a salary around EUR 2950 gross per month. Additionally, your salary is completed by an attractive package of fringe benefits, amongst others: Hybrid working Free office lunches from Monday to Thursday The possibility to work abroad for a maximum of three months per year Flexibility with 5.44% Personal Budget (individual choice to buy up to 33 days extra paid holiday per year or end of year bonus) Pension free of premium 8% holiday pay. Access to learning platform Coursera and performance management system Dialog If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

Core Responsibilities

Review, update, format, and publish treaty texts, news items, and related content across IBFD collections, ensuring accuracy and compliance with editorial standards and official sources. Maintain treaty data and administrative records, monitor automated updates, and support projects and improvements to content and workflows.

Requirements

A bachelor-level education and excellent written and spoken English are required, along with Microsoft Office proficiency and strong organizational, analytical, communication, and accuracy skills. Tax treaty experience is not required; knowledge of other languages and experience with publishing systems, project management tools, or XML formatting are advantages.

Benefits

• Hybrid Working
• Free Office Lunches Monday Through Thursday
• Option to Work Abroad for up to Three Months per Year
• Flexible Personal Budget for Additional Paid Leave or an End-of-Year Bonus
• Premium-Free Pension
• 8% Holiday Pay
• Coursera Learning Platform Access
• Performance Management System