The European Peacebuilding Liaison Office (EPLO) is seeking an EU Programme Trainee in Brussels, Belgium. The 6-month traineeship starts in January 2027 and pays an allowance of 1,200 EUR gross per month. Applications close on 13 November 2026 at 23:59 CET. At Youth Works Hub, we went through the full job opening and gathered every task, requirement and condition in one place.
About the Traineeship
EPLO is looking for a Programme Trainee to provide administrative and logistical support on the Civil Society Dialogue Network (CSDN) project, under which EPLO facilitates dialogue between civil society and EU policymakers. The trainee will also support the work of other EPLO staff members.
🏢 Organization: European Peacebuilding Liaison Office (EPLO)
📍 Location: Brussels, Belgium
📜 Contract type: Belgian "convention d'immersion professionnelle" (CIP)
⌛ Duration: initial contract of 6 months
🗓️ Start: January 2027
👤 Line manager: Senior Policy Officer (and the EPLO Executive Director for certain tasks)
What You Will Do
🎪 Support the organisation and logistical coordination of CSDN and other EPLO events, including venue bookings, liaison with travel agencies, participant support, reimbursement arrangements and on-site support
🗂️ Provide administrative and organisational support to EPLO staff, assisting with day-to-day tasks
🔎 Support Policy Officers' research and analysis of EU peacebuilding policies and practices through background research and information gathering
👥 Facilitate the participation of EPLO member organisations in CSDN and other EPLO events, including assisting with participant communication and practical arrangements
📣 Support EPLO's communication and visibility efforts, including contributing to the management and updating of EPLO's social media accounts and website
🏛️ Participate in policy events and meetings and prepare minutes and summaries to document key discussions and outcomes
📊 Support the implementation of EPLO's monitoring, evaluation and learning activities by assisting with feedback collection, maintaining monitoring tools, documenting activities and contributing to organisational learning
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Who Can Apply
🎓 Education (essential): a degree in a relevant subject, for example political science, international relations, European studies, law, communications or business administration
🗣️ English (essential): fluency in English
🌐 Languages (desirable): additional languages
🎟️ Work experience (desirable): event organisation and communications
💬 Skills (essential): excellent communication and interpersonal skills
✍️ Skills (essential): excellent English writing skills
🔍 Skills (essential): excellent attention to detail
💻 Skills (essential): strong IT skills
🕊️ Skills (essential): interest and willingness to learn about the peacebuilding sector
🕸️ Skills (desirable): understanding of issues relating to the management of a network
EPLO can only consider applicants who are eligible to work in Belgium.
Allowance and Benefits
💶 Allowance: 1,200 EUR gross per month
🍽️ Meal vouchers: EPLO offers additional benefits that increase the net salary, including meal vouchers
🚆 Travel expenses: also included among these additional benefits
Selection Timeline
📅 Applications close at 23:59 CET on Friday 13 November 2026
📬 Only shortlisted candidates will be notified
🎙️ Interviews are conducted from the week of 23 November 2026
How to Apply
📧 Send a CV and the application form by email, with the subject line EU Programme Trainee.
Preparing Your Application
For tips on presenting your experience, see our guide to the Europass CV, read about paid internships abroad and browse more openings in the Internship & Traineeship section.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the EPLO traineeship located?
The job opening lists Brussels, Belgium as the location.
How long does the traineeship last and when does it start?
The initial contract is for 6 months and starts in January 2027.
How much does the traineeship pay?
The allowance is 1,200 EUR gross per month. EPLO offers additional benefits that increase the net salary, including meal vouchers and travel expenses.
Which contract type is used?
Employment is under the Belgian "convention d'immersion professionnelle".
Who can apply?
EPLO can only consider applicants who are eligible to work in Belgium. A degree in a relevant subject and fluency in English are essential.
When is the deadline and when are interviews held?
Applications close at 23:59 CET on Friday 13 November 2026. Interviews are conducted from the week of 23 November 2026, and only shortlisted candidates are notified.
Deadline
⏳ 13 November 2026
Links
📧 Application email: jobs@eplo.org
📄 Job description (PDF): https://eplo.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/EPLO-CIP-JD-2026.pdf
