The Africa-Europe Foundation (AEF) brings together diverse stakeholders from across different boundaries to catalyse cooperation, transform dialogue into action and reimagine the partnership between the societies of the neighbouring continents. The Foundation is comprised of some of the world’s most influential personalities and acts as a network of networks in strengthening the capacity of Africa and Europe to respond to a range of common challenges. Investment in a generation is central to our mission through empowering youth voice and leadership across critical sectors of cooperation.
AEF is recruiting a Programme Outreach Assistant for a paid six-month internship, to provide support principally in the day-to-day operations for a range of tasks, activities and events relating to its work, starting in late August.
This is a great opportunity to develop an understanding of the management of an international organisation focused on Africa-Europe relations, developing your skills and enhancing your experience. You will gain an understanding of a wide range of the components needed to make our organisation run and have the opportunity for self-development and learning as well as the chance to attend events and gatherings to learn about more about the AEF environment in which it operates, in collaboration with the different teams.
WHAT DO WE MEAN BY TRAINEESHIP?
At AEF, we see traineeships as a way of combining initial full-time work experience with hands-on training. That’s why our traineeships are for people who have recently finished studying and are eager to acquire a first work experience.
WHAT WILL I BE DOING?
Programme Support and Research: Support programme delivery through research, coordination, reporting, and the preparation of programme documentation and learning materials.
Executive and Administrative Support: Provide administrative and coordination support to the Executive Director and team, including scheduling, correspondence, meeting management and operational tasks.
Communications, Outreach, and Advocacy: Support communications, stakeholder engagement, advocacy activities and the monitoring of relevant policy and sector developments.
Information and Knowledge Management: Maintain accurate and accessible records, databases, systems, and documentation to support programme and operational needs.
Events and Stakeholder Engagement: Assist with the planning, coordination, and delivery of events, meetings and stakeholder engagement activities.
WHAT QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS DO I NEED TO HAVE?
Profile : behavioural competencies
Highly organized and someone who pays attention to the detail
Effective and flexible communicator
Team player with collaborative spirit
Professionalism, experience interacting with Executive and High-Level individuals desirable
Willingness to learn and take on tasks
Education & Experience
Relevant university degree (for example, Business, Economics, Law, International Relations, Development, or other related fields) or equivalent through self-study
Knowledge & skills
Basic knowledge of AU-EU relations across international fora and frameworks
An interest/ first experience in Communications/ Advocacy
Strong writing and editing skills
Proficient in software and digital tools: Microsoft Office, Zoom, database management such as Salesforce, content management system experience such as Sharepoint and website management systems are pluses.
Excellent knowledge of English, French is a plus.
WHO CAN APPLY?
This position is open to nationals of EU/EEA member states or Switzerland, and to non-EU nationals who are already allowed to work in Belgium.
COMMITMENT TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
The Africa-Europe Foundation is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants, by providing equal treatment of all job applications received, regardless of applicants’ ethnic origins, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or health status. We especially encourage applications from those who have been historically excluded or not had fair and equal job opportunities.
HOW DO YOU APPLY?
To apply, please answer the relevant questions and upload your CV (pdf format, no longer than two pages) on our website which shows your motivation, skills, and experience.
The closing date for applications is 5th July 2026 at 23:59 CEST.
Next steps include a one-hour online test followed by an interview for shortlisted candidates.
