2026 Programme Advocacy & Coordination Intern at ECFR

The Programme Operations & Coordination Intern provides essential administrative and coordination assistance to ECFR’s MENA programme. This role drives daily operations by managing reporting, databases, events, communications, and social media. Working closely with the Programme Coordinator and the Programme Manager, the Intern helps ensure the effective delivery and organization of programme activities, while liaising with stakeholders and contributing to communications and advocacy efforts. Tasks may vary across regional programmes but consistently focus on enhancing efficiency and contributing to programme goals.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineMay 10, 2026
• Study LevelInternship
• SponsorThe European Council on Foreign Relations
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• Internship Contract for 3 months with a stipend of 603 euros (per month)
• Convenient office location in the heart of Berlin
• Stimulating and open work culture at an innovative and renowned pan-European think tank with partly hybrid work opportunities that allow flexibility while maintaining productivity and collaboration.
• Opportunity to collaborate with highly motivated and committed colleagues from diverse backgrounds across Europe, within an organization that holds a distinguished position and wide recognition within the think tank world.

Requirements

Education & Qualifications: 

• Currently doing a bachelor's or master's in international relations, political science, Communications, or a relevant field (ideally in their last semester).
• Basic knowledge of project cycle management and administrative functions.
• Familiarity with event organisation & coordination (virtual and in-person).
• Knowledge of social media platform management and digital communication tools.
• A high standard of written and verbal English communication is essential. Working knowledge of another European language is an advantage.
• Demonstrated interest in the MENA and European media landscape.

IT Requirements:

• Familiarity with the user MS-Office 365 environment.
• Knowledge of CRM database, or similar (desirable).
• Knowledge of WordPress, Canva, and other relevant tools for content creation (desirable).

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work both within a multinational, multidisciplinary team, to achieve the programme objectives
• Strong people skills with the ability to interact comfortably across various organisational levels.
• Flexible and able to adapt to changing conditions and deadlines.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively and adapt to varying workloads.
• Self-motivated with a can-do attitude, initiative, and willingness to learn and contribute to team success.

Candidates must be eligible to work in Germany. 
Subject to performance and funding availability, there may be an opportunity to transition into a full-time Programme Assistant role after an initial three-month period.

Application Documents

• CV
• Cover Letter

Check also:
2026 Fully Funded Humboldt Research Fellowship
2026 Konrad Adenauer Foundation Scholarship

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Applications are made via the Application Portal.

For more information, kindly visit the ECFR webpage.