- Japan Business Council in Europe
- Brussels, Belgium (Remote)
- Internship/Traineeship
EU Public Affairs traineeship (CIP)
- Japan Business Council in Europe
Brussels, Belgium
Internship/Traineeship
Published:
- Japan Business Council in Europe
Brussels, Belgium
Internship/Traineeship
Published:
ABOUT JBCE:
Founded in 1999, the Japan Business Council in Europe (JBCE) is a leading cross-sectoral European organisation representing the interests of over 110 multinational companies of Japanese parentage active in Europe.
Building a new era of cooperation between the EU and Japan is the core of our activities, which we perform under several committees focusing on: Corporate Sustainability, Digital Innovation, Environment & Energy, Standards and Conformity and Trade.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:
PROFILE:
Required
Highly valued
Due to limited staff resources and the anticipated number of applicants, only candidates selected for an interview will receive a reply.
WHAT WE OFFER:
HOW TO APPLY:
Please make sure to confirm that you have not been employed under a CIP contract in the past and that you are not currently enrolled in a university.
Founded in 1999, the Japan Business Council in Europe (JBCE) is a leading cross-sectoral European organisation representing the interests of over 110 multinational companies of Japanese parentage active in Europe.
Building a new era of cooperation between the EU and Japan is the core of our activities, which we perform under several committees focusing on: Corporate Sustainability, Digital Innovation, Environment & Energy, Standards and Conformity and Trade.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Monitor key developments and next steps in a range of key European issues;
- Assist in the reporting for JBCE’s member companies on EU political and legal developments as well as policy activities relating to JBCE’s key priority areas;
- Support in the organisation of internal meetings, committee meetings & external events;
- Assist in the research on various European issues;
- Other day-to-day tasks as assigned under supervision.
PROFILE:
Required
- Graduate in Law, Economics, European studies or related field;
- Excellent knowledge of EU law and deep understanding of the EU policy-making process;
- Proficiency in English, ideally native speaker;
- Good working knowledge of MS Office including Word, Excel and Outlook;
- Citizenship of an EU member state or a valid residence and work permit for Belgium.
Highly valued
- Prior experience in one of the EU institutions (BlueBook trainee etc.) or in a Public Affairs' Consultancy;
- Any other languages, especially Japanese;
- Prior experience in Japanese companies or general interest in Japanese politics/economics/culture;
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure, prioritise and meet deadlines;
- Strong interest in European affairs and commitment to the EU’s values;
Due to limited staff resources and the anticipated number of applicants, only candidates selected for an interview will receive a reply.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- A 6-month (up to one-year) contract - “convention d’immersion professionnelle” - (1.200€ net/month) with the opportunity to learn more about the functioning of an international association (AISBL), EU affairs, lobbying activities and relations between Japan and the EU;
- A stimulating, international work environment in an office in the heart of the EU quarter;
- Regular feedback from your supervisor, knowledge about key EU topics and support to develop your professional skills.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please make sure to confirm that you have not been employed under a CIP contract in the past and that you are not currently enrolled in a university.
- Please email your application in English to nilsson@jbce.org including a CV and a cover letter (maximum 1 page);
- The deadline for applying is 31st July 2025;
- The interviews are scheduled to take place in Brussels in the second half of August;
- The start date would be mid-September 2025.
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