Current vacancy: GIZ’s MobiliseYourCity Communications internship, V000065402, is full-time in Brussels from 1 January to 30 June 2027. Applications close on 5 November 2026; a closing time and timezone are not stated.
Benefits and work
The stipend is €1,350 gross monthly, with a contract under Belgian law. Work includes events, digital communications, website updates, translation, research-based materials, visuals, analytics and administration.
Who can apply?
Applicants must be students or graduates whose degree is no more than six months old at the start. Relevant communications, journalism, international-relations, politics or social-science studies are expected; master’s study is advantageous. English plus French or German fluency is required; Spanish is advantageous.
Requirements include Office/design-software skills, digital-content and event experience, strong writing/visual communication, organisation, teamwork, initiative and interest in sustainable development and mobility. Familiarity with climate/development cooperation and project-management tools is advantageous.
Work authorisation and application
A Belgian work permit is required; non-EU applicants must upload it. Do not assume sponsorship. Use the official vacancy and application portal for the complete criteria and document instructions.
How to present communications experience
This is editorial preparation advice. Select examples that show both the quality of your work and the practical process behind it. Explain the audience, the communication objective, your responsibilities, the format you chose and the outcome. A clear newsletter, event information pack or short research summary may be more relevant than a large portfolio with no explanation of your contribution.
Where you discuss analytics, distinguish reach from meaningful engagement. Identify the measurement period and avoid suggesting that a communications activity alone caused an outcome that depended on a wider team. If you worked in more than one language, describe the level and type of work accurately.
Only share samples that you own or have permission to disclose. Remove confidential contact lists, personal information and unpublished internal material. If an application does not request a portfolio attachment, follow its instructions rather than uploading unnecessary files.
Practical checks before applying
Review your graduation date against the placement start date rather than the application deadline. Consider whether the full placement fits your study or other commitments. Confirm your work-authorisation position before investing in relocation plans.
A gross monthly figure is not the same as take-home income. Build a personal budget for housing, transport and other living expenses without assuming additional benefits that the advert does not state. Keep a copy of the submitted application and its confirmation.
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