Intern - Trade and International Aspects

Position description

We are seeking a highly motivated intern to support the work of the Senior Policy Advisor on Trade and International Aspects. The internship is offered for a minimum duration of three months, with a strong preference for six months, in order to ensure meaningful involvement in ongoing policy work and a rewarding learning experience.

About the Role

The intern will be closely involved in day-to-day policy activities, gaining hands-on experience in the Brussels policy environment and exposure to real-time EU decision-making processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting analysis of EU trade and international policy developments, including bilateral and multilateral trade relations
• Contributing to work on trade-related aspects of agriculture and agri-food policy
• Assisting with policy research, briefings, and background notes
• Taking part in meetings, preparing summaries, presentations, and input for meetings and events
• Supporting the preparation of trade related events/conferences

Qualifications

Profile

• Recent graduate or final-year student in economics, business, international relations, EU studies, or a related discipline
• Interest in EU policymaking and international affairs
• Demonstrated interest in trade policy, international cooperation and agriculture
• Strong analytical and research skills
• Excellent written and spoken English. Additional EU languages are an asset

What We Offer

• Meaningful, substantive work on current EU trade and international policy issues
• Interactions with the Brussels policy ecosystem and EU institutions
• Close mentoring and insight into the daily work of a Senior Policy Adviser in an EU trade organisation
• Opportunities to develop policy, analytical and professional skills in a dynamic environment
• Reimbursement of your monthly public transport fee and 10€ for lunch.

Application instructions

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