Government Affairs Trainee

Il y a 1 semaine

Brussels Brussels Region, BRU, Belgique DEKRA Temps plein
Are you interested in European Public affairs? Do you want to gain in-depth knowledge about key EU policy areas and learn how “Brussels” really works while contributing to efforts that improve product and human safety, sustainability, and trust across Europe?  Join the DEKRA EU Office as our new intern to support our work on mobility, road safety, industrial and workplace safety, and sustainability policies. You’ll get to follow EU legislative files, help prepare advocacy materials, join meetings with EU institutions and stakeholders, and take part in shaping policy discussions. DEKRA is one of the world’s leading providers of testing, inspection, and certification services. With more than 48,000 highly qualified employees in 60 countries, DEKRA provides vehicle testing, appraisals, industrial inspection, certification, and testing services as well as personnel services to ensure safety on the road, at work, at home. The main focus of DEKRA’s team in Brussels is to promote the interests of DEKRA towards the European Institutions. What you will do:
- Legislative monitoring
- Research and preparation of background notes, briefings, and reports on European Policies
- Participation in meetings and conferences with EU institutions representatives
- General organizational and administrative support
- Support to the team, including in the organization of high-level policy events What you will bring:
- Very good spoken and written English, German is an asset
- Ongoing studies with a focus on political / European studies, law or similar
- Basic knowledge of the European decision-making processes, and willingness to learn more about it
- Distinct communicative and diplomatic skills
- Proactive mindset and team spirit
- Ability to work in Belgium

What we offer

- A paid internship for currently enrolled students only , with working contract made under Belgian law (An agreement will be signed between DEKRA, the student and the sending university)
- Opportunity to develop an expertise on specific European legislative files
- Duty station: Brussels, Belgium with 2 days of teleworking per week
- Contract Length: 5 to 6 months starting ideally in February 2027

How to apply
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Via Email with the internship title as the subject line addressed to Mr. Oliver Deiters, Managing Director of the EU Representation, DEKRA e.
V., e-Mail: eu.office@dekra.com Application must contain
- A cover letter in English specifying why you would like to join DEKRA in particular
- A CV in English Please specify in your email the date on which you would be available to start the internship. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.