Bernardo Maranha

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Bernardo Maranha

@bernardomaranha

Motivated Trade & Investment Trainee focused on research, stakeholder coordination, and clear EU-focused reporting.

What I'm looking for

I’m seeking entry-level or junior roles where I can apply strong research, communication, and organisational skills—supporting trade and EU policy work, stakeholder coordination, and structured reporting in multicultural environments.

I’m an early-career professional with a background in international affairs, trade, and EU policy. I bring experience in research, stakeholder coordination, report writing, and event support from placements in Berlin and Brussels.

As a Trade & Investment Trainee at AICEP, I produced market intelligence reports for German aerospace, defence, and hydrogen sectors, maintained stakeholder databases for targeted outreach, and prepared background briefings ahead of trade events. I also helped organise and coordinate trade fairs and translated complex market data into clear, structured internal reports.

In EU Affairs Trainee work at EBCD, I monitored European Parliament committee proceedings, drafted policy briefs and event reports, and managed a weekly policy newsletter. With an MA in European Studies from KU Leuven and a strong multilingual foundation, I’m adaptable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in multicultural environments—seeking entry-level or junior roles where my research and communication skills can add value.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

AA

Trade & Investment Trainee

AICEP (Portuguese Trade & Investment Agency)

Jan 2025 - Oct 2025 (9 months)

Produced market intelligence reports on German aerospace, defence, and hydrogen sectors, identifying key industry players and potential partnerships for Portuguese companies. Maintained stakeholder databases and supported trade fair/event coordination, translating complex market data into clear internal briefs.

Market Intelligence Open Source Research Event Coordination Data Synthesis Translation Microsoft Office

ED

EU Affairs Trainee

European Bureau for Conservation and Development

Sep 2023 - Dec 2023 (3 months)

Monitored European Parliament committee proceedings and summarised key legislative and policy developments for the organisation. Drafted policy briefs and event reports and curated a weekly policy newsletter for practitioners and stakeholders.

Newsletter Curation Data Synthesis Microsoft Office

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

KL

KU Leuven

Master of Arts, European Studies

2022 - 2024

Activities and societies: Thesis: “Citizen Diplomacy” and the role of European Parliament liaison offices in addressing the EU democratic deficit via citizen engagement and non-formal education.

MA in European Studies at KU Leuven (2022–2024) with a thesis titled “Citizen Diplomacy” as a way to fix European democracy. Explored European Parliament liaison offices and democratic deficit through citizen engagement and non-formal education.

UC

Universidade de Coimbra

Bachelor of Arts, International Relations

2018 - 2022

BA in International Relations at Universidade de Coimbra (2018–2022), covering geopolitics and geostrategy, international political economy, international law, and the EU political system.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

Hydrogen

Jan

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