INTERNSHIP VACANCIES:
Climate and Governance Programme – Climate and Energy Policy
Environmental Economics Programme – Economic Analysis of Environmental Policies
Salary: Unsalaried placement with local travel and lunch expenses paid
Location: IEEP Brussels office
Duration: 3-6 months
The Institute for European Environmental Policy (IEEP) is a leading centre for the analysis,
understanding and advancement of environmental, agricultural and related policies in
Europe. We undertake work for a wide range of clients from the EU institutions, national and
regional government departments, agencies, parliamentarians, NGOs and work closely with
partners and academics on cutting edge policy research. IEEP offices are based in London
and Brussels; more information is available on our website.
We currently have internship vacancies within both the Climate and Governance Programme
and the Environmental Economics Programmes in our Brussels office, to contribute to a
range of research and training projects in the field of EU climate and energy policy, as well as
on economic analysis across policy areas
Climate and Governance Programme: Our research covers varied aspects of energy and
climate policy, focussing on inter alia: evaluating investment in energy efficiency; informing
the current debate on EU 2030 energy and climate policy targets, including through
guidance for effective governance of Member States’ action on climate change mitigation
and energy market integration; and assessing the environmental impact of renewable
energy sources. This internship position would be of particular interest to those with some
experience of energy and climate policy. However, it would be suitable for anyone with a
wider knowledge of environmental policy in relation to energy and climate or a strong
interest in developing their understanding in this area.
Environmental Economics Programme: Our research covers the green and circular
economy, the values of nature and ecosystem services, beyond GDP indicators and
accounting and economic analysis – of biodiversity policies, marine litter impacts, and
environmental crime. This internship position would be suitable for anyone with a general
knowledge of environmental economics. It would be of particular interest to those who aim
at applying economic concepts and methods in environmental policy.
Internship Description
The successful candidate would support the work carried out by the two programmes Climate and Governance Programme and Environmental Economics Programme - and
related activities of other teams, where appropriate.
Specifically, the work will involve contributions to projects on:
Climate and Governance: evaluating investment in energy efficiency and tenders related to
environmental governance, including climate and energy policy.
Environmental Economics: literature review on health and social benefits of nature, and
costs of action and inaction on dealing with marine litter.
The successful candidate should expect to work as part of the teams, which will involve:
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Undertaking literature reviews, data collection and preliminary analysis;
Contributing to, and editing, research reports and potentially papers for publication;
Contributing to the production of articles, newsletters and policy papers;
Contributing to other organisational and administrative tasks as appropriate;
Helping to organise workshops and trainings as appropriate.
We would prefer candidates who can work five days per week; however, consideration will
also be given to applicants wishing to work part time. We are open to flexible time
arrangements. University students doing a thesis (eg Masters or PhD) in related areas
looking for institutional visits/placements are also welcome to apply. Internships would
ideally start on 1st of May 2015, and would be for 3 – 6 months. There is also a possibility to
start your internship later (Q3 and Q4 of 2015) so please make sure that you clearly indicate
your availability in the motivation letter.
Person Specification
Interested applicants must:
 hold a good first degree in at least one relevant subject or have otherwise proven
knowledge in the field;
 have a demonstrated interest in climate and energy policy and wish to pursue a career
in these areas;
 have demonstrated good communication skills, in particular, good written and spoken
English and the ability to present technical information in a clear and accessible manner;
 have a proven record of showing initiative and being flexible with regard to the tasks
they are asked to complete;
 be capable of working independently in a fast-paced small office environment;
 have good organisational and time management skills;
 be reliable and capable of paying close attention to detail; and
 have good computer skills (particularly in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and good
command of the internet).
Proficiency in another European language is an advantage, however fluent English is
essential. Candidates should either be EU citizens or have suitable visa already in place that
allows an internship in Belgium.
IEEP and its Internship Programme
The IEEP internship programme aims to provide internships in order to develop early career
progression or change of career and to benefit future career paths. Interns assist the IEEP
staff research activities; get practical insights into environmental policy. We commit to
provide supervision, coaching and support throughout the internship in order to give
graduates valuable work experience and provide advice and support on writing your CV and
application forms.
While an element of the internship is likely to be administrative in nature, the focus is to
provide interns with the opportunity to assist in research projects and report / paper writing,
attend meetings with IEEP research staff and contribute to IEEP’s advisory services, where
appropriate.
Application guidelines
Applicants should send a short (maximum one page) letter of motivation (including their
availability, learning objectives and how they think the internship will help them), their CV,
and an acknowledgement that the position is unpaid, preferably by email, clearly marking
the title of the email subject line or envelope for the Climate and Governance Programme
internship:
‘[Last name First name] Climate and Governance Programme Internship’, to:
Kamila Paquel, email [email protected] (or by post to Kamila Paquel, Institute for European
Environmental Policy (IEEP), Quai au Foin 55, 1000 Brussels, Belgium).
For the Environmental Economics Programme internship:
‘[Last name First name] Environmental Economics Programme internship’, to:
Konar Mutafoglu, email [email protected] (or by post to Konar Mutafoglu, Institute for
European Environmental Policy (IEEP), Quai au Foin 55, 1000 Brussels, Belgium).
We expect all applications by 3rd of April 2015. Selected candidates will be contacted by 13th
of April and interviews will be held in Brussels office (or by telephone if needed) in the week
of 16th of April.
IEEP strives to be an equal opportunities employer and undertakes that there shall be no
discrimination in employment policies, salaries or working conditions on grounds of race,
ethnic origin, gender, disability, religious or other belief, sexual orientation, marital status or
age.