European Cycling Industries, Product Compliance Intern

As a Product Compliance Intern, you will support ECI’s Policy team in its work on product compliance and consumer safety, helping the industry respond to the challenge of non-compliant products on the EU market. This traineeship offers hands-on experience in advocacy, public affairs, and engaging with the EU institutions within a European trade association. The intern will lead a Task Force to set up an EU-level harmonised industry initiative that promotes safe, compliant products. You will work closely with Adélaïde d’Oultremont, our Policy Manager for Compliance and Sustainability.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in EU product regulation, industry self-regulation and stakeholder engagement in an international trade association context.

• Relevant completed degree in law, EU affairs, public policy, international relations, economics, engineering or a related field.
• Excellent written and spoken English, with strong research, analytical and drafting skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail; able to manage multiple tasks and timelines effectively and comfortable working independently and engaging with external stakeholders.
• Strong interest in policy advocacy, cycling, sustainable mobility, product regulation or trade associations.
• Legal right to work in Belgium.

Desirable:

• Good knowledge of EU institutions and decision-making, knowledge of EU product legislation and standards is a plus.
• Experience in stakeholder mapping and desk research is preferred.
• Any other languages (French, Dutch, German, Spanish or Italian) are an advantage, particularly for researching national initiatives.