Mission of SolarPower Europe:

SolarPower Europe is a member-led association representing the European solar PV sector. SolarPower Europe’s aim is to ensure that more energy is generated by solar than any other energy source by 2030 and lead our members to make solar the core of a smart, sustainable and inclusive energy system within resilient and diversified solar PV supply chains. We are an award-winning association and have over 300 members spanning 35 countries. We aim to produce thought-leading energy market analysis and support the business of our members through creative and successful advocacy campaigns.

SolarPower Europe believes innovative solutions arise from diverse teams that receive input from a range of experiences and perspectives.  We are multicultural, representing more than 20 nationalities and 21 languages.

Background on Manufacturing Workstream:

SolarPower Europe is working on the mission to create sustainable and resilient solar supply chains in Europe. SolarPower Europe is leading the Manufacturing workstream that aims to foster the right conditions to redevelop solar PV manufacturing in the EU, through a decisive European industrial policy. It monitors and inputs the different critical EU legislative files and its implementation on EU and Member States level that support the solar PV industry. It also supports EU industrial projects in accessing different support mechanisms, from State Aid frameworks to European funds and green public procurement rules.

Why doing an internship at SolarPower Europe?

Are you an enthusiastic and mission-driven person that wants to support SolarPower Europe’s work in communications, policy analysis and advocacy? As an intern you will play a crucial role in growing the organisation and managing relationships with our all-important members. You will work in a dynamic environment and be part of a close-knit and multicultural team in Brussels. If you are an ambitious and talented individual, this position is the perfect opportunity to work in a continuously evolving market and develop knowledge of solar PV while strengthening project management skills.

Job responsibilities:

Reporting to the  Head of Supply Chains at SolarPower Europe, the supply chains intern will support the work of the supply chains team, the work in SolarPower Europe’s Manufacturing Workstream and the representation in the European Solar PV Industry Alliance. The responsibilities of the position include the following:

• Supporting the creation of deliverables of European solar PV supply chains, and ensuring full coordination with the SolarPower Europe Supply Chains Team;
• Supporting the organisation of, and participating in, workstream meetings in the Manufacturing Workstream;
• Supporting SolarPower Europe’s work and representation in the European Solar PV Industry Alliance;
• Documenting and following up on important actions and decisions from the workstream meetings and from the European Solar PV Industry Alliance;
• Preparing necessary presentation materials and speaking notes for meetings;
• Building, maintaining, and expanding a strong network in the field of supply chains and solar manufacturing in Brussels and among SolarPower Europe’s members;
• Contributing to the content and drafting of SolarPower Europe’s deliverables (presentations, reports);
• Other ad hoc tasks as required, such as providing organizational and logistical support to events, workshops and business trips, and supporting administrative and business operations functions in the supply chains team;
• Experience of working with various cultures would be an advantage.

Profile:

The ideal candidate has:

• A bachelor-level degree in a relevant discipline: Energy Technology, Engineering, Economics, Business Administration, Political Science, Renewable Energy or similar;
• A passion for the energy transition and solar energy;
• Some technical knowledge about renewable energy technology, EU policy, and regulation;
• A diligent, reliable and result-oriented attitude;
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet tight deadlines;
• Demonstrated project management and coordination skills;
• Strong English writing skills and attention to detail;
• An excellent customer-focused approach;
• Good networking and interpersonal skills;
• Confidence in using Word, Excel, PowerPoint;
• Proficiency in English. Fluency in any other language including French, Spanish, or German is an asset;
• Experience of supporting event organization is a plus.

Our offer:

• A Belgian 6-month internship contract (Convention Immersion Professionnelle) and the possibility to renew the internship contract for an additional 6 months.
• A competitive remuneration package, including 5 internship holidays (on top of all Belgian public holidays), public transportation allowance, work-from-home allowance, and lunch vouchers.

Solar for all

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are at the heart of our mission to ensure that solar is at the core of a smart, sustainable and inclusive energy system.  The more diverse our team, the more unique perspectives and ideas we can share to move this mission forward.   
   

We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all genders, backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures and experiences to help make this a reality. 

Application:

A CV (maximum 2 pages) and a one-page motivation letter should be sent to recruitment@solarpowereurope.org until COB 9 February 2025 quoting “Supply Chains Intern 2025” in the subject line.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Note that while we recognise the role of generative AI tools within the workplace, we would like your cover letter to share and demonstrate your unique perspective and approach to the role.  For this reason, we discourage over reliance on such tools in your application.

For more information on SolarPower Europe, please visit www.solarpowereurope.org

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