Internship – Public Affairs

Position description

CER is looking for a highly motivated Public Affairs Intern to join its Brussels-based team. The selected candidate will support the organisation’s advocacy and communications work with the EU institutions and stakeholders, contributing to CER’s goal of promoting the rail sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyse EU legislative and policy developments, particularly in the fields of transport, climate, and energy;
• Assist in preparing briefing notes, policy summaries, and internal updates;
• Support the organisation and preparation of events, working groups, and meetings with stakeholders and EU decision-makers;
• Contribute to the drafting of position papers, speeches, and presentations;
• Maintain and update contact databases and support outreach activities;
• Attend and report on relevant conferences, hearings, and institutional meetings;
• Provide general administrative and logistical support to the Public Affairs team.

Qualifications

• University degree (or in the final stages of studies) in Political Science, EU Affairs, International Relations, Law, Economics or related field;
• Sound knowledge of the EU institutions and legislative processes;
• Strong interest in EU rail and transport policy;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English. Moreover, knowledge of another EU official language is required;
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail;
• Proactive, adaptable, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team.

Commitment and Work permit

• This is a full-time internship position with a duration of 6 months;
• The successful candidate must be available to commit to the entire duration of the internship;
• The applicant must have the legal authorisation to work in Belgium.

Application instructions

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