• Support the preparation of proposals and tenders, including administrative coordination and content structuring 
• Ensure timely submission of proposals, verifying compliance with all requirements and guidelines. 
• Provide general administrative, technical, and organisational support across projects 
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of internal processes and workflows 
• Draft, edit, and format documents to a high standard 
• Monitor ongoing tasks and follow up on pending items to ensure deadlines are met 
• Manage and update databases, tracking tools, and document management systems

• Support the preparation and follow-up of contracts and related documentation
• Support budget tracking, expense monitoring, and financial documentation
• Maintain well-organised project and contract records (Teams, SharePoint, or similar tools).
• Assist the Finance Manager in collecting invoices and other supporting financial documents from partners and suppliers.
• Provide support with accounting and administrative tasks, including the preparation of purchase orders.
• Ensure effective communication between the Finance Department and the external accountant.
• Prepare payments in the online banking system.

Qualifications & skills required

• At least one previous experience of professional work experience in a related field and in a comparable position/with a similar scope of work
• Experience in communication, EU projects, or sustainability-related fields is an asset 

• Excellent written and verbal communication in English, additional EU language(s) is a plus 
• Strong organisational and coordination abilities 
• Ability to structure information clearly and concisely 

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail 
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines 
• Proactive approach and problem-solving mindset 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) 
• Familiarity with collaborative tools such as Teams or SharePoint 
• Happy to explore what AI can bring, respecting data protection protocol

• Knowledge of EU funding programmes or public sector processes is a plus 
• Interest in sustainability and environmental topics

If you want to dive into the life of an agency, this is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a professional setting.

• Designing reports, brochures, and presentations for EU institutions and research organisations. 
• Creating infographics and data visualisations to simplify complex topics (e.g., policy briefs, scientific findings).
• Developing social media assets, event materials, and digital content (banners, posters, animations). 
• Collaborating with communication experts to turn ideas into compelling visuals.

•  Student in graphic design, visual communication, or a related field (final year of bachelor or master). 
• Strong skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign). 
• Fluent in English (French or Dutch is a bonus). 
• Bonus skills: Illustration (digital or hand-drawn).

You’ll thrive in this role if you:

• Love design with purpose: you enjoy creating visuals that simplify complex topics ( ex: policy, research, science).
• Are curious and eager to learn: you want to explore how design can support communication strategies.
• Think creatively and adapt quickly: you’re comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. 
• Bring a positive attitude: you’re a team player with a good sense of humour and a solution-oriented mindset.

• Recently finalised university education (master) or a student currently in the last year of a Master programme, preferably in data science, applied statistics, or related fields.  Priority will be given to applicants that combine data science with economics or public policy, either in your studies or in past professional experience.
• Experience of programming languages for data manipulation, especially Python, R and SQL.
• Some knowledge of good coding practices and modern data science tools such as git, Github, Visual Studio.
• Experience and interest in data science techniques such as generative AI and other machine learning techniques.
• Interest in widening your skillset beyond data science: we develop fully-rounded analysts who are also capable of applying data science techniques – not just programmers.
• Interest in European Commission policies, in particular in science, technology and innovation; 
• Excellent communication skills in English;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; 
• Willingness to learn about new topics, methods, and skills. 

• Proficiency in other languages.

• Developing data analysis pipelines;
• Applying supervised and unsupervised machine learning techniques to mainly text data;
• Data wrangling;
• Data visualisation;
• Reporting results of analysis;
• Assist in other tasks such as literature reviews, case studies and other tasks where needed.

• Paid internship 
• Monthly Belgian phone subscription  
• Monthly allowance for the transportation card  
• Training and mentoring possibilities 
• Working in an international company with 12 offices and more than 290 colleagues  

• Project managers and Account managers
• Copywriters and content creators
• Event managers and facilitators
• Social media strategists and community managers
• Videographers and multimedia storytellers
• Graphic designers and visual communicators
• Stakeholder engagement and public affairs experts

Experience working with EU institutions or in an international, multicultural environment is a plus. Proficiency in English is essential; knowledge of other EU languages is an asset.