Vacancy

Internship in the various departments

ADE is one of Europe’s leading consultancies in the development and humanitarian sectors. We are based in Louvain-la-Neuve, near Brussels, Belgium.

We support decision-makers in formulating, monitoring, implementing and evaluating public policies as well as development and humanitarian programs. Our expertise lies in combining robust quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis to ensure evidence-based evaluations that inform impactful decision-making.

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

We tailor evaluation approaches to meet specific requirements, maximizing learning potential. Our processes are participative, ensuring the voices of a broad range of stakeholders are included.

We offer a unique working environment at the intersection of research and consultancy, where your contributions drive meaningful change.

ADE is structured in different departments:

• Impact: Focuses on project and program evaluations using mixed-methods, with a stronger emphasis on quantitative data analysis.
• Evaluation: Specializes in strategic and policy evaluations, primarily using analytical and qualitative approaches to inform decision­making.
• Agriculture and Rural development: works on agriculture, its environmental and climate aspects, on rural development, particularly on the CAP at EU level and in Member States.
• Humanitarian Action: Focuses on evaluations in the humanitarian sector, including for UN agencies.
• Economic Governance: Provides technical assistance and undertakes studies, evaluations, and diagnostics related to Public Financial Management and macroeconomic reforms. Supports the design and implementation of budget support operations.

All these departments/units are looking for interns to join them in April 2025 (flexible) for 5-6 months.

We are looking for a candidate with

MAIN SKILLS REQUIRED

• Currently studying for a Master’s university degree, preferably in Economics, Political Sciences, or similar. – student status is mandatory
• Outstanding analytical skills
• Solid research and writing skills
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in teams
• Good command of the main computer software packages (Word, PPT, and Excel)
• Excellent level of written and spoken English; other languages (French, Spanish, Arabic) are a plus.
• Knowledge of public policy evaluation, development cooperation or humanitarian aid

WOULD BE AN ASSET:

• Impact department: Experience with impact evaluation methods and strong quantitative data analysis skills, including in statistical software (e.g., STATA, R), survey tools (e.g., KoboToolBox, SurveyCTO), and satellite remote sensing tools (e.g., ArcGIS).
• Evaluation department: Experience in policy analysis and qualitative research methods and familiarity with evaluation frameworks and tools, especially for policy and strategic evaluations.
• Agriculture and Rural development: knowledge of and interest in agricultural policy, environmental, climate and rural development issues, knowledge of the CAP.
• Humanitarian Action: Experience in qualitative data collection and analysis, and basic understanding of the humanitarian system, emergency response and (triple) nexus programming.
• Economic Governance: Knowledge and interest in PFM, macroeconomic reforms, and budget support operations, complemented by strong skills in economic analysis. Interest in business development.

What you will do:

As an intern at ADE, you will actively participate in a variety of evaluation projects.

More specifically, you will contribute to:

• Reflection with the team on the most appropriate evaluation design and methodology for each project.
• Preparation of data collection tools, including surveys, interview guides, and focus group discussion templates.
• Quantitative and qualitative research and analysis, including data collection, coding, and analysis using various tools and methodologies.
• Participating in report drafting and contributing to the creation of visualizations for client presentations.
• Support to tendering processes, including support to search of expertise, budge preparation and proposal writing.
• Contributing to other ADE activities, such as project management, and knowledge dissemination

What we offer

• A challenging internship that complements your academic studies.
• The opportunity to gain hands-on experience within a leading consultancy specializing in public policy and impact evaluation, directly influencing decision-making by policymakers.
• Exposure to international donors, such as the EU and UN, providing insight into global development and humanitarian work.
• Experience working in an international environment with highly qualified colleagues, helping you expand your professional network.
• The chance to develop both your soft and technical skills, applying them across different sectors and interacting with diverse stakeholders.
• A positive and supportive working environment within a dynamic and collaborative team.
• A hybrid and flexible work model to accommodate your academic schedule.
• A stipend to support accommodation, transport, and meals during your internship

How to apply?

Please send a CV and 1-page cover letter in English to hr@ade.eu by 13th January. Early applications are encouraged, as we will review applications on a rolling basis.

In your cover letter, please specify the department(s) you would like to apply to, along with your preferred starting date. If you are interested in more than one department, please select a maximum of 2.

The internship is based in Belgium. We look for candidates interested in doing a 5 to 6 months internship.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.