Eurochild is an international non-governmental organisation based in Brussels that promotes the well-being and rights of children and young people at the European level and, through its membership, in European countries. This 6-month internship (January 2027 - June 2027, with a possible extension of a further 6 months) at Eurochild's Brussels-based Secretariat supports the development and implementation of key policy priorities, including political advocacy on eradicating child poverty, promoting children's well-being, and mainstreaming children's rights across all EU processes.
Responsibilities:
- Support the policy, advocacy and communications team on its policy priorities
- Monitor developments in European and international policies on children's rights and well-being and report to the team
- Conduct research tasks and support ongoing projects
- Draft articles and informational pieces for Eurochild's website
- Support the monitoring and creation of content for social media platforms
- Support Eurochild working structures (drafting documents, organising meetings, coordinating inputs, updating databases)
- Assist in the preparation and follow-up of relevant events
- Support colleagues across Eurochild's thematic areas
Requirements:
- University degree or relevant experience in EU policy, children's rights, social sciences, political sciences or public policy
- Good understanding of EU social policy and funding mechanisms
- Strong writing and editing skills in English for various channels (website, newsletters, social media, policy publications)
- Familiarity with digital communication tools and social media management
- Basic understanding of how communications function in an NGO environment
- Strong research skills and knowledge of political advocacy at the EU level
- Excellent spoken and written English; other EU languages are an asset
- Flexibility and readiness to work in a small, international team
- National-level experience in one of Eurochild's priority areas is a strong asset
Conditions: monthly remuneration of 1250 EUR plus home working allowance (134.71 EUR), internet allowance (20 EUR) and transport costs (56 EUR); lunch vouchers of 8 EUR per working day. Preferred start: early January 2027. The intern reports to the EU Affairs Coordinator.
Deadline for applications: 30 October 2026, 16h00 (CET).
HOW TO APPLY:
Complete the online form in English, add your CV (pdf) and submit. Deadline: 30 October 2026, 16h00 (CET). Only short-listed candidates will be notified and invited to an online interview (planned for the week commencing 23 November), and the selection process includes a written exercise. Applicants must hold a valid work permit for Belgium.
https://eurochild.org/uploads/2026/10/PAC-Intern_Vacancy_January-2027.pdf