Policy Intern

About Hydrogen Europe Hydrogen Europe is the European association representing the interests of the hydrogen industry and its stakeholders and promoting hydrogen as an enabler of a zero-emission society. With more than 600+ members, including 40+ European regions and 30+ national associations, we encompass the entire value chain of the European hydrogen and fuel cell ecosystem. Our vision is to propel global carbon neutrality by accelerating the European hydrogen industry. For more information, please visit www.hydrogeneurope.eu.

Main responsibilities

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Support the Transport, Industrial Policy and Sustainability Team in drafting position papers and responses to public consultations.

Monitor and report on EU-related news and key dossiers, focusing on their impact on hydrogen related matters.

Prepare briefings and documents tailored to diverse audiences and purposes.

Assist in organising and facilitating internal meetings and teleconferences.

Support the coordination and organisation of Hydrogen Europe events and meetings.

Requirements:

• University degree (preferably advanced) in Social Sciences (EU studies, Political Science, International Relations) or an energy-related field.
• Excellent command of spoken and written English; proficiency in additional languages is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to summarise complex information clearly and concisely.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Effective time management with strong attention to detail.
• High curiosity and eagerness to learn about the hydrogen sector and membership organisations.
• Ability to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality work, even under pressure.

Skills

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to prioritise tasks and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
• Excellent coordination, organisation and follow-up skills.
• Advanced computer literacy (MS Office suite and online collaboration tools).
• Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Discretion and trustworthiness in handling confidential information.

What we offer: 

• A 6-month CIP contract.
• Young, diverse, international, and dynamic team environment.
• Opportunities to develop technical, analytical, and soft skills.
• Exposure to one of the fastest-growing sectors in clean energy.
• A chance to contribute to accelerating global carbon neutrality through clean hydrogen technologies.

Start: As soon as possible

How to apply: 

• Please fill in the Application form below and include “Policy Intern” with your first name and surname in the subject line.
• Your application must include: a one-page (maximum) motivation letter, a CV, and a proof of your right to live and work in Belgium. 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.
• Application must be submitted no later than 31.08.2025 at 23:55 CET.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Interviews will be held on a rolling basis and the position may be filled before the deadline.

Privacy policy:

The personal data we collect during hiring processes is only used for the purposes of carrying out
the selection process and is deleted once the process has ended. For more detailed info please see at https://hydrogeneurope.eu/privacy-policy/

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