Job Purpose

The Programme Operations & Coordination Intern provides essential administrative and coordination assistance to ECFR’s MENA programme. This role drives daily operations by managing reporting, databases, events, communications, and social media. Working closely with the Programme Coordinator and the Programme Manager, the Intern helps ensure the effective delivery and organization of programme activities, while liaising with stakeholders and contributing to communications and advocacy efforts. Tasks may vary across regional programmes but consistently focus on enhancing efficiency and contributing to programme goals.

Main Responsibilities

• Deliver administrative assistance for the smooth day-to-day operation of the programme activities.
• Coordinate virtual and in-person events, including drafting invitations, guest lists,logistics, communications, and event summaries.
• Assist with content creation for social media outreach, including managing social media accounts and relationships with media. 
• Maintain and update the programme’s contact database and stakeholder mapping. Ensure the database is accurate and accessible to programme staff.
• Contribute to programme operations such as tracking budgets, preparing internal and donor reports, and assisting in financial planning.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and coordination across teams. 
• Handle a range of administrative and operational tasks and other duties as assigned by the Programme Director or other relevant staff. 

Additional tasks may be assigned in line with broader ECFR organisational priorities.Person Specification

Education & Qualifications: 

• Currently doing a bachelor's or master's in international relations, political science, Communications, or a relevant field (ideally in their last semester).
• Basic knowledge of project cycle management and administrative functions.
• Familiarity with event organisation & coordination (virtual and in-person).
• Knowledge of social media platform management and digital communication tools.
• A high standard of written and verbal English communication is essential. Working knowledge of another European language is an advantage.
• Demonstrated interest in the MENA and European media landscape.

IT Requirements:

• Familiarity with the user MS-Office 365 environment.
• Knowledge of CRM database, or similar (desirable).
• Knowledge of WordPress, Canva, and other relevant tools for content creation (desirable).

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work both within a multinational, multidisciplinary team, to achieve the programme objectives
• Strong people skills with the ability to interact comfortably across various organisational levels.
• Flexible and able to adapt to changing conditions and deadlines.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively and adapt to varying workloads.
• Self-motivated with a can-do attitude, initiative, and willingness to learn and contribute to team success.

What we offer

• Internship Contract for 3 months with a stipend of 603 euros (per 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.

To Apply and Next steps

If this is of interest, we look forward to receiving your application!
Closing Date: 10th May 2026
We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis therefore we encourage you to apply earlier.

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. 

Subject to performance and funding availability, there may be an opportunity to transition into a full-time Programme Assistant role after an initial three-month period.

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.

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ECFR is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. 

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About us

The European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) is an award-winning international think-tank that aims to conduct cutting-edge independent research on European foreign and security policy and to provide a safe meeting space for decision-makers, activists and influencers to share ideas. We build coalitions for change at the European level and promote informed debate about Europe’s role in the world. 

 

In 2007, ECFR’s founders set about creating a pan-European institution that could combine establishment credibility with intellectual insurgency. Today, ECFR remains uniquely placed to continue providing a pan-European perspective on some of the biggest strategic challenges and choices Europeans need to confront, with a network of offices in seven European capitals, over 90 staff from more than 25 different countries and a team of associated researchers in the EU 27 member states. For more information check our website: ecfr.eu