General Management Intern

Il y a 3 jours

Brussel Hoofdstad, Belgique EERA - The European Energy Research Alliance Temps plein 10 000 € - 13 000 € Contrat

The European Energy Research Alliance (EERA) AISBL is the largest low-carbon energy research community in Europe. It is the official research pillar of the EU Strategic Energy Technology Plan (SET Plan). Bringing together more than 250 organisations from over 30 countries, EERA's key role is the coordination of public R&D on the energy transition, in close cooperation with the European Commission. EERA currently runs 19 Joint Programmes (JPs), which altogether cover the full research spectrum on low-carbon energy technologies and systems, as well as policy and social aspects of the clean energy transition.

EERA is looking for a General Management Intern to support the Management Team in temporary management initiatives. This is a 6-month internship position.

The role

To face EERA's rapid growth, the Secretary General has decided to launch a development plan including several management initiatives, including but not limited to:

  • Moving to larger and more professional office premises
  • Streamlining and formalising IT, Finance and Human Resources processes
  • Creating a comprehensive member management function

The General Management Intern will report to the Secretary General and support the management team consisting of the three EERA directors in the implementation of the management initiatives.

The role will provide the candidate with the unique opportunity to take part in the daily management of a reputable international organisation operating according to the highest professional standards.

Desired profile

  • University degree in business administration, law, civil engineering or an equivalent profile demonstrated through relevant professional experience.
  • Excellent command of both English and French (minimum C1), written and spoken.
  • Strong eye for detail and sense of quality.
  • Planning capabilities and sense of commitment.
  • Ability to take over ongoing work, organise priorities and work autonomously.
  • Show ability of flexibility and versatility.
  • Strong drive and motivation to deliver according to the highest professional standards.
  • Legally entitled to work in the EU and eligible for an internship.

Terms of the contract

The internship is paid under the framework of the “Convention d’immersion professionnelle” (a professional integration agreement under Belgian law) and is planned for a period of six months.

Office location:

EERA, Rue de Namur 72, 1000 Brussels. The position is 80% in person, 20% hybrid, with Friday as the at-home office day.

The deadline for applications is 20 November 2026 (EOB).

Applications are assessed on a rolling basis, and interviews may take place before the deadline. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is identified.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Thank you for your interest in working with EERA