Our Erasmus+ Placement Programme aims at giving students who are about to graduate or recent graduates, with a European Studies and Communications background, the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in EU public policy monitoring, communication and partnership outreach.
At the end of the Erasmus+ placement, an apprenticeship contract (Junior Professional Fellowship) may be offered.
The retained candidate/s will be part of a small dynamic team and will have the chance to be involved at the forefront of the work of the organisation.
It is essential that applicants have very good academic records and knowledge of both EU policies and European/global policy mainstreams, are social media and web savvy as well as ready to engage with current and potential partners, sponsors and community members.
In addition, the candidate must possess excellent English written and communication skills, have language accuracy and a keen attention to detail.
Responsibilities will include:
- Monitoring EU policies and EU-related events of interest to PubAffairs;
- Contributing to the maintenance and development of PubAffairs communications activities, including expanding our social media outreach;
- Applying sound policy analysis skills and understanding current and future issues emerging from both the EU institutional setting and the international context;
- Engaging with current and potential partners and community members in order to maintain and further expand PubAffairs event series;
- Producing ad hoc research, background notes and/or presentations on relevant subjects debated within and around EU Institutions, as well as on how to improve communication activities;
- Drafting documents, briefing notes and/or minutes for internal and external use;
- Assisting in the organisation of events and meetings, as well as in other PR tasks;
- Some administrative tasks will also be part of the job.
Requirements:
- Students who are about to graduate, recent graduates or young professionals in European Studies, Political Sciences, Communication Studies or any other EU-related field.
Desirable, but not required:
- Knowledge of a/some sectorial policy/policies;
- Previous experience in EU policy work;
- Any EU language, other than English, will be considered as an asset.
Benefits:
- A flexible duration from a minimum of 6 months to a maximum of 12 months, with Erasmus funding from the University;
- Flexible work arrangement: the working environment is hybrid. Although candidates should be resident in Brussels, work can also be conducted from home;
- Valuable working experience in a dynamic environment at the core of the EU policy making;
- The possibility of expanding knowledge and/or operational expertise in the domains of EU public policy;
- The chance of gaining an apprenticeship contract at the end of the Erasmus+ Programme.
Compensation:
- A financial compensation for expenses incurred, depending on the type of funding available and the organisation’s resources.
If you are interested in this position and you are willing and able to start around the 12th of October 2026, please send your CV (max. 2 pages) and Motivation Letter (max. 1 page) in .pdf format by the 22nd of August 2026 to the following address: [email protected].