Job Vacancy – Public Affairs Trainee
Public Affairs Trainee
Position open to recent graduates with EU citizenship or an existing right to work in Belgium
(no visa sponsorship available)
Are you a recent graduate eager to start your career in public affairs within a European policy environment?
We are offering a paid traineeship based in Brussels, providing hands-on experience in a dynamic,
international, and multidisciplinary organisation.
About Fertilizers Europe
Fertilizers Europe represents the interests of the European fertilizer industry and acts as the sector’s voice at EU
level. We are a key source of information on fertilizers and related policies, covering topics such as climate
policy, energy policy, agriculture, environment, technology, and safety. We also support our members through
data, statistics, and sectoral analysis.
- Location: Brussels, Belgium
- Working time: Full-time
- Duration: 6 months to 1 year
- Starting date: 27 April 2026
Eligibility
Candidates must be eligible to work in Belgium under a Convention d’Immersion Professionnelle (CIP) and
must hold EU citizenship or already possess a valid right to work in Belgium at the time of application
What You’ll Gain
• Hands-on experience in a European and international policy setting
• Direct exposure to EU public affairs, including climate, energy and sustainability policies.
• The chance to work alongside a truly multidisciplinary team, including chemists, engineers, agronomists,
economists, statisticians, and policy specialists
What You’ll Do
• Support the monitoring and analysis of EU policy and regulatory developments relevant to the sector
• Assist in the preparation of policy briefings, position papers, and internal updates for members
• Contribute to the implementation of advocacy and stakeholder engagement activities
• Assist in drafting communication materials (e.g. reports, website content)
• Participate in internal meetings, working groups, and external events
• Provide general administrative and project support to the Public Affairs team
What You Bring
• A master’s degree in European studies, International Relations, Political Science or related fields
• An interest in (and basic understanding of) energy-intensive industries
• Familiarity with EU institutions and policy-making processes
• Solid Microsoft Office skills
• Very good written and spoken English; additional European languages are an asset
• Prior experience in EU institutions or trade associations is a plus
How You Work
• Comfortable working independently while being a reliable team player
• Proactive, organised, and able to manage several tasks and deadlines at the same time
How to Apply
• Please submit your CV and motivation letter by 19 April 2026 to Ms Jenny Wahlman at
• Applications without a motivation letter will not be considered.