At Youth Works Hub, we reviewed this EU Clean Tech Policy Assistant traineeship at EPICO KlimaInnovation (EPICO e.V.) in Brussels, Belgium. It is a 6-month traineeship under a Convention d'Immersion Professionnelle (CIP) agreement for master's graduates who want to work on EU clean technology, critical raw materials and supply chain policy, with flexible hours and the possibility of remote work.
About EPICO
EPICO e.V. is an independent think tank that advances constructive, market-based and innovation-driven climate and energy policies through clear concepts and viable, balanced solutions. It creates a network that brings together key stakeholders in climate and energy policy to establish and implement a socially broad-based agenda.
EPICO provides a platform for actors from politics, business, science and civil society to engage, consult, contribute and advance solution-oriented approaches. The EU Clean Tech Policy Assistant joins the Brussels team to strengthen EPICO's presence in Brussels through the publishing of studies and policy briefs, the organisation of events and the expansion of EPICO's network.
Role Overview
🏷️ Role title: EU Clean Tech Policy Assistant.
📄 Type of contract: Traineeship (Convention d'Immersion Professionnelle, CIP).
🧑💼 Reporting to: Director for EU Affairs, Dr. Kirsten Scholl.
📍 Location: EPICO Brussels Office, Rue du Commerce 72, 1040 Brussels.
Your Tasks
🔋 Monitor and analyse EU legislative files related to clean technologies for energy, such as batteries, electrolysers and heat pumps.
⛏️ Track policy developments on critical raw materials (lithium, cobalt, nickel, rare earths) that underpin clean technologies.
🏭 Support research on supply chain resilience and Europe's capacity to manufacture clean technologies domestically.
🌐 Contribute to analysis of strategic international partnerships on securing access to clean technologies and the materials to make them, for example with Canada.
✍️ Assist with drafting briefings, reports and advocacy materials for EU policy makers.
📅 Assist with communication, internal coordination and attendance at events.
🔗 Support the broader team's work linking energy and industrial policy agendas.
Your Qualifications
🎓 A master's degree in a field relevant to EU policy, for example economics, law, political science/European studies or public policy.
🧠 A good understanding of political and economic contexts in the field of EU energy and/or climate policy.
🎯 Attention to detail and respecting deadlines.
💡 A proactive and creative mindset.
💻 Proficiency in the common MS Office programs.
🤗 An open-minded and communicative personality, empathetic and able to identify with EPICO's mission and values.
🇬🇧 Proficient English language level.
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Desired Experience and Skills
⚡ Professional experience in EU energy policy.
🏆 Demonstrated teamwork and interpersonal skills.
🔎 Critical thinking.
📱 Social media savviness.
🗣️ Good command of either or both German and French.
What EPICO Offers
📑 A Convention d'Immersion Professionnelle (CIP) agreement for 6 months, with a longer-term hiring possibility upon availability of funds and high performance of the team.
🏖️ 2 days of leave per month (accumulable), and an extra day off on your birthday.
🚀 A young, dynamic, creative and fast-paced environment with several learning and growth opportunities.
🕐 Flexible working hours, including the possibility to work remotely.
🌱 An open culture with a lot of room for new ideas and impulses.
⚖️ Prioritization of work-life balance and team wellbeing.
🙋 The possibility of taking initiative and additional responsibilities where desired and possible.
Selection Process
Interviews of shortlisted candidates are held upon reception of applications, on a rolling basis. Interviews are carried out online through Microsoft Teams.
How to Apply
Send your cover letter and CV as a single PDF document, saved as Name_Surname, by email. Use "EU Clean Tech Industry Policy Assistant" as the subject of the email.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the EPICO traineeship in Brussels?
The traineeship runs for 6 months under a Convention d'Immersion Professionnelle (CIP) agreement. A longer-term hiring possibility exists upon availability of funds and high performance of the team.
Who can apply for the EU Clean Tech Policy Assistant role?
EPICO asks for a master's degree in a field relevant to EU policy, such as economics, law, political science/European studies or public policy, a good understanding of EU energy and/or climate policy contexts and a proficient level of English.
Is professional experience required?
Professional experience in EU energy policy is listed as desired, not as a requirement.
Can I work remotely?
The offer includes flexible working hours, including the possibility to work remotely. The traineeship is based at the EPICO Brussels Office.
How are candidates interviewed?
Shortlisted candidates are interviewed online through Microsoft Teams, on a rolling basis as applications are received.
What should the application email contain?
Your cover letter and CV in a single PDF document saved as Name_Surname, sent with "EU Clean Tech Industry Policy Assistant" as the email subject.
Deadline
⏳ 20 November 2026 (midnight CET)
Links
Browse all internship opportunities on Youth Works Hub.
🔗 Vacancy page: https://epico.org/en/eu-clean-tech-policy-assistant
📧 Apply by email: karriere@epico.org
💬 Questions: yoali.sandoval@epico.org
