The Advocacy team plays a crucial role in shaping and promoting policies that support the hydrogen industry. It fulfils policy development and lobbying responsibilities, engages with key stakeholders and keeps track of legislative and regulatory developments.
The team is dedicated to ensuring that hydrogen remains a central element in Europe’s transition to a sustainable and carbon-neutral future.
Main responsibilities:
Supporting the work of the Advocacy Team;
Assist in maintaining and updating databases of stakeholders, policy developments, and advocacy activities.
Support the planning and execution of advocacy events and meetings
General administrative support to the advocacy team, including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and taking minutes during meetings.
Ad hoc support for the Advocacy Team and the wider organisation.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s or Master’s (preferred) Degree in Management, Business Administration, EU affairs, communication, marketing or related (3rd year or above);
Strong interest in advocacy, administrative procedures, and membership associations;
Proficiency in using the Microsoft Office package;
Experience with database upkeep and management, experience with CRM systems is a plus
An excellent command of spoken and written English, additional languages are a plus;
Ability to analyse information and summarise it concisely;
Excellent interpersonal, communication and customer service skills;
Ability to communicate with tact, diplomacy, discretion;
Strong time management and organisational skills and an eye for detail;
High level of curiosity and willingness to learn about the hydrogen sector
How to apply?
Please fill in the form below and put “Advocacy Intern” as the position you’re applying for.
Applications to be considered valid must include: a one-page letter of motivation, proof that you can live and work in Belgium, and a CV. Please do not send anything else.
Visa/work permit requirements: Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Belgium and be prepared to ensure that right remains throughout the scope of the contract. Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure you meet the legal requirements to live and work in Belgium.
Any incomplete applications will be disregarded.
The deadline for applications is 28.03.2025. Please be advised that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”. Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.
Applications will be reviewed as they come and the selection process may close as soon as a suitable candidate is shortlisted.
If shortlisted, you will be asked to complete a personality test online and have one interview scheduled.
Interviews will be held as soon as candidates have been identified.
Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.