Internship in the Policy Department
6 months (full time), availability from September 2015 – February 2016
SolarPower Europe, the new EPIA (European Photovoltaic Industry Association), is a
member-led association representing organisations active along the whole value chain. Our
aim is to shape the regulatory environment and enhance business opportunities for solar
power in Europe.
With headquarters in Brussels, we are seeking a highly motivated person to support the
activities of our Policy department. The Policy Department tasks are, inter alia, to develop
thought leading intelligence on markets, industry and technologies with a view to
successfully positioning solar-based energy solutions with policymakers at the European
level and through national level influence so that an enabling environment is delivered for
solar power growth in Europe.
We offer an attractive working environment within a dynamic and international team in the
heart of EU-Brussels. The internship gives you the opportunity to work in a continuously
evolving environment and represents a challenging experience to develop your career.
Main missions
The intern will support the work of the Policy Department through the following tasks:
 Input to publications and policy papers
 Technical analysis of policy documents
 Support to the cooperation with stakeholders
 Weekly monitoring of the European agenda and trends in the energy sector:
o European agenda: European Commission activities, relevant committees
of the European Parliament, Council’s Working Groups, COREPER and
Ministerial meetings and Think Tanks
o Energy sector: Companies development, new capacities and
technological developments
 Contribution to the content of SolarPower Europe communication tools
 Participation in relevant conferences and reporting
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Organizational support to the Policy Department (e.g. organisation of internal
working group and task force meetings)
Profile
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Student status and internship taking place in the frame of the completion of the
study programme
Master’s degree in political science, economy or in a relevant engineering field
Interest in and basic knowledge of the electricity sector and solar photovoltaics
in particular
Analytical and political mind, ability to extract and formulate clear messages
Proven fluent English
Good public relations skills, interest in networking
Excellent command of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Ability to work independently as well as in team and under time pressure
First experience in the Brussels political environment or in the energy sector is
an advantage
Important - Conditions
As per Belgian legislation, a monthly reimbursement (750 EUR) for expenses on a standard
basis is planned. A signed Convention de Stage (a tripartite agreement signed by
SolarPower Europe, the intern and his/her university or college) is required. Prospective
interns must fulfil this requirement to apply.
Application
A CV (maximum 2 pages) and a short motivation letter should be sent to
a.roesch@solarpowereurope.org by 31/08/2015 quoting “Policy Internship” in subject
line.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
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