Internship Program

What is it?

ADE’s company culture is defined by its 6-month internship program. Every year, we welcome around 20 interns in our different departments.

On one side, your talent, skills, knowledge and fresh perspective are valuable to our work. On the other, a small consulting company with international staff and clients is a perfect learning environment for you, Master students.

We have 3 internship periods with flexible starting dates:

  • January to June (application window: October of the previous year)
  • April to September (application window: January)
  • August to January (application window: May)

Application instructions are shared in the vacancy. Please note that due to the number of applications received, only selected candidates will be contacted.

What would you work on?

ADE is one of Europe’s leading consultancies to improved public decision-making through independent policy evaluation and advice. We are based in Louvain-la-Neuve, near Brussels, Belgium. We support decision-makers in formulating, monitoring, implementing, and evaluating public policies and programmes. Our core values – Excellence, Ethics, Entrepreneurial Spirit, and Team Spirit – guide our work.

Our clients include the European Commission, UN agencies, the World Bank, the African Development Bank, country cooperation agencies, ministries in Southern countries, private foundations and NGOs.

As an intern passionate about evaluation, you could join one of our following teams depending on your interests and expertise:

  • Evaluation Department: policy and strategy-level work across countries or sectors. Example: Evaluation of EU support to Education.
  • Impact Department: programme and project evaluations related to development and environmental issues. Example: impact of gender in water infrastructure project in Madagascar for the European Investment Bank.
  • Economic Governance Department: technical assistance and studies supporting the evaluation of policies and programmes in public finance and development finance. Example: Support to the design and implementation of a budget support programme in Ivory Coast.
  • Humanitarian Action Unit: strategic evaluations of policies, programs and project in the humanitarian sector. Example: Corporate Emergency Evaluation of WFP’s Response to the Sudan Regional Crisis.
  • Agriculture, Rural and Environment Department: evaluation at national, and regional levels on topics such as climate change, biodiversity, rural and social aspects of agriculture. Example: Study on climate change adaptation in agriculture in the EU, focus on water management for DG AGRI.

What’s in it for you?

  • A stimulating and rewarding internship that aligns with your academic pursuits.
  • Experience gained at a prominent consultancy company specializing in external relations and development finance across diverse thematic areas, such as gender issues, conflict mining, and agriculture/climate financing.
  • Exposure to international institutions, including the EU and UN.
  • The chance to work in a global environment alongside highly skilled colleagues.
  • A positive and supportive working environment within a dynamic and collaborative team.
  • A hybrid and flexible work model to accommodate your academic schedule.
  • A monthly stipend to support accommodation, transport, and meals during your internship.

Curious to know more about life at ADE as an intern? Read our former interns’ testimonials.

Are there any current internship opportunities?

Visit our vacancy page for more information about the content of the internship, the required profile and application instructions.