Intern, Energy Transition, Brussels

Intern, Energy Transition, Brussels

This internship will be offered for an initial period of three months, with an ideal start date in mid-February. Based in E3G’s Brussels office, the intern will join our Global Energy Transition (GET) team and work closely with colleagues across Europe, the UK, and internationally. The role offers a dynamic, international working environment, with most day-to-day work based in Brussels, regular collaboration with teams in other offices, and opportunities to travel for workshops and events. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience at the heart of Europe’s energy and climate policy landscape while contributing to E3G’s mission-driven work.

Background

E3G is the world leading strategic think tank on the political economy of climate change. We work on the frontier of the climate landscape tackling the barriers and advancing the solutions to a safe climate for all. We translate climate politics, economics and policies into action. We pride ourselves on bringing independence to an extremely polarised discussion and holding policy makers to account on their promises. E3G is consistently ranked as one of the top ten most influential environmental think tanks in the world by the University of Pennsylvania’s Global Go To Think Tank Index.

E3G is dedicated to fostering an engaging work environment with a competitive remuneration package in the non-profit sector. E3G offers a dynamic and fast paced working environment that will value your insight and initiative wherever you are in the organisation. We take pride in our team's commitment, supportiveness, and friendliness. We invest in our staff, offer flexible working conditions and pride ourselves on being an open and collaborative workplace.

Role Overview

Within the Global Energy Team, the intern will gain hands-on experience supporting high-level workshops and roundtable events with government officials and representatives of civil society organisations and academia. The role will focus on supporting sessions of the Oil End Game, an interactive simulation exercise designed to help policymakers explore the strategic behaviours of oil-producing countries under different energy transition scenarios. Occasional travel might be required. This role is well suited for candidates interested in gaining practical experience in policy-oriented research and stakeholder engagement in the global energy and climate space.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation, delivery and facilitation of workshop sessions and roundtable events

• Maintaining and updating the Oil End Game database and supporting materials

• Support in drafting of game documentation and analytical outputs

• Conducting background research on fossil fuel producing countries and methane diplomacy

About You

You are currently enrolled in a Master’s programme and have a strong interest in global energy and climate policy, geopolitics, or international affairs. You are motivated by E3G’s mission and keen to gain hands-on experience in policy-oriented research and stakeholder engagement in an international setting. You are comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and are confident engaging with complex policy topics. You bring strong communication skills, a high level of attention to detail, and a proactive, organised approach to your work. An interest in scenario-based analysis, international energy dynamics, and working with policymakers and civil society actors will help you thrive in this role.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (English)

• Strong attention to detail

• Confidence using Microsoft Teams, PowerPoint and related tools

Desirable

• Prior experience in organising events/workshops

• Ability to think creatively

• Interest in scenario analysis

What We Offer

• 3 month Internship contract
• Benefits and salary are in line with Belgian Intern requirements.

• Exposure to policymakers, diplomats and civil society leaders in international workshops

• Hands-on experience with scenario-based policy tools used in real policy processes

• Training in facilitation, stakeholder engagement and applied geopolitical analysis

• Experience working in a highly international, fast-paced think-tank environment
• Mentoring and feedback from experienced analysts in the Global Energy Transition team

E3G will require candidates to demonstrate that they have the right to live and work in the jurisdiction in which E3G employs them. Occasional international travel may be required from time to time.

We are unable to provide any relocation assistance to candidates who would need to move in order to take up this position.

How to apply

Please submit your application in English.

Please include:

• A CV of maximum two pages

• A cover letter of no more than one page outlining why you are applying for this role and when you would be able to start.

The deadline for applications is Friday 6 February 2026.

Whilst we very much appreciate the time you will have taken with your application, unfortunately due to the level of response we receive we will not be able to reply to every candidate. Therefore, if you have not heard from us with 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume that on this occasion you have been unsuccessful.

E3G values diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or ethnic background. We aim to build an inclusive workforce that is reflective of the populations we support, and actively seek applications from those who are marginalized and underrepresented. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.