EU Policy Internship/Traineeship - Brussels - CIP Contract
Brussels, Brussels, Belgium
Internship
Entry Level
IETA Internship /Traineeship - CIP Contract
Brussels
About IETA
IETA is a non-profit business association with a membership of over 300 leading international companies operating in compliance and voluntary carbon markets. Since its foundation in 1999, IETA has been the leading voice of business on market-based ambitious solutions to climate change.
IETA is operating in accordance with applicable transparency standards, notably the EU Transparency Registry.
About Internship Opportunity
IETA is recruiting for a paid full-time internship (trainee) position in its EU Affairs Office located in Brussels from February, 2026 to July, 2026. With possible 6 month extension - CIP rules applying. Please note the salary is in accordance with CIP guidelines. Please ensure you make yourself aware before applying:
https://www.bruxelles-j.be/travailler/ton-premier-emploi/la-convention-dimmersion-professionnelle/
The internship is an exciting opportunity to gain professional experience, engage with the EU Institutions and work in an inspiring environment as part of a dynamic and multicultural team. The candidate will support the EU Policy Team with research, monitoring, analysis and daily functioning of the office.
Tasks will include
Requirements
We offer the internship under Convention d’Immersion Professionelle (CIP) contract.
The deadline for applications is 16th January, 2026.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Applications received after the deadline won’t be considered.
Brussels
About IETA
IETA is a non-profit business association with a membership of over 300 leading international companies operating in compliance and voluntary carbon markets. Since its foundation in 1999, IETA has been the leading voice of business on market-based ambitious solutions to climate change.
IETA is operating in accordance with applicable transparency standards, notably the EU Transparency Registry.
About Internship Opportunity
IETA is recruiting for a paid full-time internship (trainee) position in its EU Affairs Office located in Brussels from February, 2026 to July, 2026. With possible 6 month extension - CIP rules applying. Please note the salary is in accordance with CIP guidelines. Please ensure you make yourself aware before applying:
https://www.bruxelles-j.be/travailler/ton-premier-emploi/la-convention-dimmersion-professionnelle/
The internship is an exciting opportunity to gain professional experience, engage with the EU Institutions and work in an inspiring environment as part of a dynamic and multicultural team. The candidate will support the EU Policy Team with research, monitoring, analysis and daily functioning of the office.
Tasks will include
- Conducting monitoring of activities of the EU Institutions and relevant stakeholders
- Conduct research on specific climate policy topics
- Attending and reporting on policy conferences and public meetings
- Assisting with drafting and editing publications and briefings on EU policy developments
- Assisting with organising conferences, events and meetings
- Responding to enquiries
- Helping with general administrative and organisational tasks
Requirements
- EU nationality and/or right to work in Belgium without a work permit
- An academic background in political science, international relations, EU law, environmental sciences or a related field
- Knowledge of/Interest in the EU climate policy/ EU Green Deal and carbon markets
- Sound knowledge of the EU institutions
- Good organisational skills and accuracy
- Fluent in English (ability to speak and write)
- Proactivity and flexibility
We offer the internship under Convention d’Immersion Professionelle (CIP) contract.
The deadline for applications is 16th January, 2026.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Applications received after the deadline won’t be considered.
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