Search for Common Ground seeks a professional, motivated intern to assist its Brussels-based team in all European business development activities, including funding research, fundraising data analysis, supporting donor outreach and support to proposal development. Interns must be available at least 32 hours per week for a period of six months from October 2025 onward.
Key Responsibilities
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Business development (70%):
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Conduct research on European (EU, governments, foundations) funding opportunities;
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Support the writing and reviewing of proposals and related documents;
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Analysis of fundraising data;
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Support partner meetings;
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Other tasks related to business development.
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Other support (30%):
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Provide general administrative support.
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As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the position holder may be required to undertake other duties that are broadly in line with the above key responsibilities.
Minimum Required Qualifications
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Bachelor Degree, preferably in international relations, conflict studies, development studies, political science or similar;
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Masters in a relevant field is an asset;
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Demonstrated research skills with the ability to pay close attention to detail;
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Good knowledge of European institutions and understanding of EU decision-making procedures;
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Prior (volunteering) experience in business development or a related field is an asset;
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Excellent oral and written communication in English;
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Good organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously within a demanding environment.
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Computer literate with practical experience in Microsoft Office applications.
Desired Qualifications
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Working knowledge of French is a very big advantage;
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Working knowledge of Dutch would be desirable;
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Experience working at a (non-)governmental organisation/non-profit or similar international environment.
Behavioral Competencies
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Works cooperatively and effectively with other employees, team members and managers;
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Uses logical thinking to structure, interpret and analyse data;
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Possesses excellent analytical, writing and editing skills;
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Ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines and to prioritise essential tasks;
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Listens actively and is open to learning;
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Values multicultural teamwork;
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Has knowledge of and respect for the values and norms of the organisation;
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Is able to identify essential information for a task or project;
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A self-starting, detail-oriented and flexible approach to tasks;
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Is resourceful and uses Search tools to support efficiency for self and team members.
Supervision
The intern will be part of the Partnership and Business Development team and will be supervised by the Partnership and Business Development Specialist.
Working Conditions
Usual office environment in Brussels. Search Belgium currently has a policy requiring at least 2 days per week presence in the office.
Salary and Contract
The internship will fall under the Convention d’Immersion Professionnelle (CIP) or Beroepsinlevingsstage, a framework for internships in Belgium for recent graduates. Hence the candidate must have completed their studies and have the legal ability to live and work in Belgium (this includes citizens of the European Economic Area plus Switzerland).
The internship will be compensated with 1,056 EUR/month (full time). We are expecting this internship to be full-time and for a duration of 6 months, exceptions to this can be discussed during the recruitment process.
Desirable Start Date
October 13th 2025.
As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the position holder may be required to undertake other duties that are broadly in line with the above key responsibilities.
Only applicants invited for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please. Please see our website www.sfcg.org for full details of our work.
All Search Employees must adhere to the values: Collaboration- Audacity – Tenacity – Empathy – Results. In accordance with these values, Search enforces compliance with the Code of Conduct and related policies on Anti Workplace Harassment, Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Conflict of Interest, and Anti-fraud. Search is committed to safeguarding the interests, rights, and well-being of children, youth, and vulnerable adults with whom it is in contact and to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for children, youth, and vulnerable adults.
Search for Common Ground does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.
