Join our Traineeship Programme

IDF Europe is the European chapter of the International Diabetes Federation. We a diverse network of national diabetes associations, representing both people living with diabetes (PwD) and healthcare professionals. Our mission is to be the voice of PwD and engage with them and all stakeholders in creating a person-centred diabetes ecosystem within an informed and health promoting environment.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of people living with diabetes and other chronic conditions, we invite you to apply to our Traineeship Programme.

We offer traineeship opportunities for students and for reecnt graduates to gain hands-on experience in:

  • Policy and Advocacy (e.g., monitoring health-related developments at the EU and European level, attending relevant meetings and events, drafting briefing notes and reports)
  • Project Coordination (e.g., assisting in the coordination of IDF Europe’s tasks within EU-funded projects, supporting event planning and execution, liaising with project partners)
  • Thought Leadership (e.g., conducting literature reviews, contributing to content development, supporting the creation of publications)
  • Communications (e.g., assisting with social media management, developing communication materials, supporting outreach and engagement activities)

As part of our dynamic team, you will be working on impactful projects aimed at improving the lives of people living with diabetes across Europe.

Student traineeship

  • The traineeship at IDF Europe needs to be held in the framework of their studies and the training agreement is done with the University;
  • Foreign students who intern in Belgium should be covered by insurance from their home country;
  • Remote working is possible but students must be legally eligible to work in the EU;
  • This traineeship is unpaid.

CIP traineeship for recent graduates (Convention d’Immersion Professionnelle)

  • Candidates should be eligible to live and work in Belgium without requiring a work permit.
  • This traineeship is paid according to Belgian government requirements (€977.50).

How to Apply: Interested in joining us? Please send an open application including your motivation letter and a recent CV to [email protected].

Applications for traineeships are open throughout the year.