Internship in EU Affairs Office

Job Description

Working closely with the Head of the EU Affairs Office in a supporting role, the tasks of the intern include:

• Monitoring of EU policies and drafting notes (Mobility, Emissions Regulations, Road Safety, Digitalisation, Energy, Environment and Climate etc.);
• Attendance of and reporting on policy events in Brussels;
• Attendance of and reporting on association meetings;
• Assisting with research and analysis of policy issues;
• Helping with formulating advocacy and position papers;
• Preparing and assisting in outreaches.

Qualifications

• University degree in European studies, politics, communications, economics, law or business (preferably at a Master level).
• Dynamic, excited about European affairs, able to feel ownership of their projects and see them through;
• Excellent organizational skills;
• Excellent written and spoken English. Fluency in German is a plus;
• Excellent networking and social skills with a special attention to adapt to various intercultural settings;
• Good analytical, conceptual and strategic thinking skills;
• Flexibility, willingness to learn and adapt;
• Ability to work independently and as part of an international team;
• Understanding of EU institutions functioning is a plus;
• Interest in transport/mobility, digitalization, energy, environment and climate.