Programme Assistant

Friends of Europe

. Support the organisation, delivery and follow-up of debates, including drafting event proposals, invitations and programmes .

Posted 9/18/2026internshipBrussels • BelgiumMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong research and analytical skills with a focus on EU policy and public affairs, particularly in climate, energy, and natural resources. Capable of effective event organization and support, with excellent writing and communication abilities in a multicultural environment.

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Research SkillsEU Policy KnowledgeEvent OrganizationFluency in EnglishAnalytical Ability

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Hard Skills

Research SkillsWriting SkillsData EntryEvent PlanningReport Writing

Soft Skills

Highly MotivatedWell-OrganizedSolution-OrientedAbility to Work IndependentlyAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Social Media PlatformsInformation PlatformsDatabases

Industry Keywords

EU PolicyPublic AffairsClimateEnergyNatural Resources

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the organisation, delivery and follow-up of debates, including drafting event proposals, invitations and programmes
Contact speakers and prepare moderator briefings and reading materials
Register and assist participants, draft and send evaluation questionnaires, and provide on-site support
Research speakers, authors, themes and background information for debates and articles
Contribute to programme content, event planning and publication/article requests
Assist with meetings and administrative tasks, including correspondence, logistics, documentation and report writing
Develop and maintain databases, including data entry and mailing-list creation
Research and write briefings on EU and global policy challenges
Engage in work across the organisation and support the team as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Recently finished studying and eager to acquire a first work experience
Demonstrable knowledge of and interest in EU policy and public affairs, particularly climate, energy and natural resources, through a relevant degree or equivalent experience / self-learning
Research skills combined with good analytical ability
Fluency in spoken and written English; other languages are an asset
Excellent writing skills
Knowledge of social media and information platforms to gather key content
Ability to work independently and within a multicultural team
Highly motivated, hands-on and well-organised
‘Can do’ / ‘solution-oriented’ mentality
Able to connect different policy areas
Able to meet deadlines while maintaining attention to detail
Able to work in a multicultural team and with minimum supervision
Particular interest in working for a think tank
Interest in event organisation
Flexibility to work occasional morning, evening and weekend events
Open to nationals of EU/EEA member states or Switzerland, and non-EU nationals with the right to work in Belgium already
CV in PDF format, no longer than two pages

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid six-month internship
Hands-on training
Self-development and learning opportunities
Online test and interview process for shortlisted candidates