Full-time Intern - Communications & Events department

The Africa Programme is looking for a part-time intern from 9 March 2026 to 3 July 2026.

The intern will support the work of the Africa programme, by providing administrative and logistical support to the different activities undertaken in the programme, including the organization of conferences and webinars. She/He will provide research assistance to the Director and Senior Research Fellows, when needed, and assist and take notes of meetings and conferences. The intern will be able to assist in international conferences and seminars, gain experience from conference organization and research work, and expand his/her professional network through these activities.

The internship is not remunerated and needs to be combined with ongoing university studies, such as MA or PhD programs from a Belgium university (Students from a neighbouring country’s university are also eligible if they are within a reasonable distance of approximately 150 km from the Belgian border).

Requirements and skills:
You are either finishing an MA, or a PhD in Political Science, International Development or International Law and have knowledge of, and interest in, political and security developments in Sub-Saharan Africa. You possess excellent written and oral communication skills in English and have a strong command of French. A plus if you also speak and write in Dutch. You can come to Brussels one or two times per week, depending on the planning of the programme.

How to apply:
Please send a CV and cover letter to [email protected] by Friday,  20 February 2026 with the subject line: Internship Application Africa Programme.