About ENC
European Neighbourhood Council (ENC) is an independent think tank that conducts research and implements projects with the aim of strengthening a common European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP), Enlargement Policy and the promotion of a Global Strategy for the European Union’s (EU) Foreign and Security Policy. ENC conducts research that aims towards improved dialogue and neighbourhood coordination among European Union (EU) Member States, EU Accession Countries, European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) countries, including also the ‘Neighbours of the Neighbours’ (Central Asian Republics, Gulf Cooperation Council, Iraq, Iran, and Sahel Countries). Through research publications, partnerships, trainings and policy events – we aim to narrow the foreign policy gap between existing EU Member States, neighbouring countries, and Wider Europe. These efforts enhance shared European values of democracy, security, economic growth, and education, while guaranteeing a stable, diverse and developing Wider ENP. Represented cross-regionally by EU and non-EU members in our Academic Council, ENC scholars provide the guiding platform for our activities on an annual basis.

The role
ENC is collecting CVs from Brussels-based candidates for a short-term internship of 2–3 months. Working closely with the team, the intern will gain hands-on experience and contribute to ENC’s day-to-day activities across three areas:

Communications

• Drafting and scheduling social media content (X, LinkedIn and other channels)
• Contributing to website updates and short written pieces
• Helping create simple visuals and promotional materials for events and publications

Dissemination

• Supporting the promotion of ENC publications, reports and events to relevant audiences
• Helping maintain and update contact lists of stakeholders, media and partner organisations
• Assisting with the logistics and follow-up of events, webinars and meetings

Research

• Preparing background notes, briefings and summaries for the team
• Monitoring news, policy documents and institutional developments and reporting on key points

Profile

• Currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, a degree in EU affairs, international relations, political science, communications, journalism or a related field
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Strong research and writing skills, with the ability to summarise complex information clearly
• Familiarity with social media platforms; experience with tools such as Canva and WordPress
• Genuine interest in European and international affairs, and in the EU’s relations with its neighbourhood
• Organised, proactive and able to work both independently and as part of a small team
• Based in Brussels for a period of 2–3 months