Job Summary: We are looking for an operational, organized, and solution-oriented person to learn from within how a Public Affairs and public procurement department functions in an innovation-driven environment. Key Highlights: 1. Accelerated learning in Public Affairs, public tenders, and innovation 2. Participation in relevant, high-complexity projects 3. A demanding, dynamic, and fast-paced environment At TheCUBE we are "the home of \#makers". We help our clients launch new businesses and drive their innovation initiatives. If you are an entrepreneur at heart, with a creative mindset, action-oriented, and passionate about technology, this is your opportunity to join our team! TheCUBE is a European leader in corporate venture building. We stand out for our ability to execute, test, and successfully launch new businesses in collaboration with leading corporations across diverse sectors. Public Affairs Department Purpose of the Role We are seeking an operationally oriented, organized, solution-oriented, and practically minded individual who wants to learn from within how a Public Affairs and public procurement department functions in an innovation-driven environment. **This is not a passive or routine role:** it is ideal for someone with initiative who wants to carry out operational and support tasks critical to moving projects forward. Your work will help ensure processes advance with rigor, agility, and order. This role involves essential operational and support tasks for the department’s functioning. What will you do on a day-to-day basis? You will provide direct support to the Public Affairs team in operational tasks primarily related to public tenders and institutional projects, including: * Researching specific professional profiles for project teams * Proactively identifying potential collaborators * Direct contact with third parties: calls, emails, follow-up, and collection of key information * Research and analysis of information related to tenders (institutional context, public programs, calls for proposals, key stakeholders) * Organization and structuring of information, databases, contacts, and documentation * Support in preparing proposals for public tenders * Cross-cutting support tasks for the team requiring judgment, responsibility, and execution capability Who are we looking for? **We are looking for someone who:** * Has a proactive attitude and eagerness to learn * Is confident, unafraid to make phone calls or contact senior-level professionals * Is solution-oriented, organized, and able to follow instructions * Enjoys operational work * Possesses intellectual curiosity and the ability to research new topics * Can work effectively in a team and communicate clearly **Desirable (but not essential):** * Knowledge of the public sector, innovation, technology, or entrepreneurship * Good command of English What do we offer? * Real and accelerated learning in Public Affairs, public tenders, and innovation * Paid scholarship \+ meal card * Duration: 6 months * Participation in relevant, high-complexity projects * Interaction with senior professionals and public institutions * A demanding, dynamic, and fast-paced environment (you won’t get bored here) * Great colleagues to learn from, work with, and grow professionally alongside * Opportunity to enjoy our “workation” space, TheCUBE Zahara