Internship in CEWEP – Confederation of European Waste-to-Energy Plants
Starting date: Mid-September – October 2025
Duration: 5-6 months
Location: Brussels, CEWEP office, Avenue de Tervueren 113
CEWEP (Confederation of European Waste-to-Energy Plants) is the European umbrella association of the operators of Waste-to-Energy plants (incineration of residual waste with energy recovery), representing about 400 plants from 24 countries. CEWEP focuses on contributing to European environmental and energy policy that can affect Waste-to-Energy Plants. More information on www.cewep.eu.
Key responsibilities include*:
- Monitoring policy developments regarding Waste-to-Energy, waste management, chemicals, energy and climate protection;
- Assisting in making calculations, technical assessments and summaries of scientific papers;
- Assisting in drafting communication material for CEWEP website, LinkedIn and publications, communicating technical issues in an easily understandable way;
- Assisting in the organisation of webinars, workshops, working groups and other CEWEP meetings;
- Attending meetings of the EU Institutions and relevant conferences and events and reporting back to the Managing Director;
- As well as other administrative tasks.
Knowledge, experience and skills required:
- University degree (majors in or related to European affairs, engineering, sustainability and energy fields – an advantage);
- Knowledge and interest in sustainable waste management, energy and climate topics;
- Knowledge and experience in EU policy (previous experience in Brussels office and/or EU Institutions – an advantage);
- Effective organisational skills, ability to easily switch between different tasks;
- Excellent verbal and written English. Other languages – an asset;
- Good computer skills (Microsoft Office suite);
- A quick learner, team spirit and autonomous. Excellent interpersonal communication skills;
- Interest in working in a small team in Brussels environment.
We offer:
- Interesting and varied work in a small, but effective team in a friendly working atmosphere;
- Possibility to learn and broaden your experience in multiple fields.
- Remuneration of 1500 EUR, in line with the allowance offered by the Bluebook traineeship of the European Commission.
To apply:
Qualified candidates should submit via e-mail a maximum one-page cover letter** and a short CV (in English) to Agnė Razgaitytė applications@cewep.eu by Tuesday, 15th July 2025.
Please mention in the title of your application “Application Internship at CEWEP”.
CEWEP does not have the possibility to sponsor VISA applications. Only candidates legally authorised to work in Belgium should apply.
*The exact set of tasks will depend on the chosen candidate’s profile and skills.
** AI-assisted motivation letter is OK but AI-written is not. Your motivation letter should still be personal and authentic.
