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We are seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated, and highly organised Advocacy Intern. Someone who is passionate about European foreign policy and European politics and has an interest in gaining experience in advocacy and campaigning. The Advocacy Intern supports the activities of ECFR’s Central Advocacy Team, which supports the launching of the organisation’s flagship initiatives. The intern will gain insight into the rollout of pan-European advocacy and outreach strategies at an important juncture for Europe’s role in the world. In particular, the team will be focused on European Security, its Tech and Geoeconomic future with our DARE project as well as the rollout of public opinion polling. The intern will be involved in all daily tasks of the Central Advocacy Team, helping in the organisation of a range of research, advocacy, and events. They will learn to work in a fast-paced office environment requiring extensive interactions with others. The intern will develop knowledge and skills within a think tank context and in the field of foreign policy and international relations. Assist with the organisation of high-level conferences and meetings for ECFR policy staff. Undertake research tasks to inform the rollout of the advocacy and outreach strategy Assist in the drafting of advocacy documents and briefing notes  Assist in the tracking, monitoring and evaluation of the advocacy and outreach strategy Update databases and other contacts to ensure accurate, up-to-date records. Other general responsibilities may be reasonably requested over time. Other general tasks may be reasonably requested over time. Currently enrolled as a (Master's or 3rd-year Bachelor's) student in  a related field of study such as International Relations, European Studies, Politics, Journalism, Communications, or equivalent  High IT proficiency, MS-Office and social media, as well as Zoom. Knowledge of Canva is a bonus. Excellent written and oral communication in English. German or another European language is an advantage. Creator of compelling visual documents Understanding of EU and governance institutions, especially in the foreign policy realm  Understanding of EU international relations and interest in foreign policy. Can-do approach, flexible and able to multitask and prioritize as needed Proactive and high degree of organizational skills Ability to work independently and as part of a multinational, virtual team and to develop effective working relationships Detail-oriented, reliable, and quality-driven Full-time Internship Contract (3 months) with a stipend amounting to 603 EUR/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. If this is of interest, we look forward to receiving your application! Closing Date: 13th August 2026, 09:00 am CET Please use the apply button to submit your cover letter and CV in English (max. 2 pg. and PDF format) Candidates must be eligible to work in Germany.  We are looking for someone to be available for 3 months from October 2026 until December 2026 (it is also possible to join from mid-September for 3 months). Due to the volume of applications we receive, we will only be able to respond to candidates after the application deadline has passed. We appreciate your patience and understanding. We care about your data privacy. If you are interested to know more about how we manage your personal data, you can find more information in this link: https://ecfr.eu/privacy-job-applicants/ ECFR is an Equal Opportunity Em