Policy Intern

Position description

The Policy Intern will support the FIA Region I policy team on affordability, digitalisation, safety, and sustainability issues.

Under the supervision of the Policy Team, the intern will:

• Conduct research and draft web content on a wide range of issues;
• Contribute to FIA Region I’s weekly policy newsletter;
• Monitor EU hearings, legislative activities, and technical briefings, and report findings to staff (verbally and in writing);
• Assist in monitoring policy and legislative reports;
• Support the organisation of internal meetings and policy events (outreach, logistics, follow-up);
• Identify, track, and report on relevant policy and technical developments;
• Help update and maintain internal websites and policy-monitoring tools;
• Provide policy-related administrative support as needed;
• Attend events and meetings and report to the team.

Qualifications

• Master’s student in progress, ideally in transport/mobility policy, automotive/technical studies, European/public policy/ European law, or a related field (other fields considered if supported by relevant skills/experience);
• Strong interest in consumer protection and transport and mobility issues, and motivation to communicate relevant insights to members, policymakers, and stakeholders;
• First internship/ research experience on these topics is an advantage;
• Excellent research and English writing skills (concise, clear and accurate);
• Detail-oriented and organised;
• Self-starter, flexible, and able to manage multiple tasks in parallel;
• Open to feedback, with a strong desire to learn and grow professionally;
• Effective interpersonal and teamwork skills;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office;
• Currently enrolled at a European higher education institution and able to provide a valid learning/internship agreement;
• Eligible to work legally in Belgium.

Application instructions

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