<b>Overview</b><br><div><p><strong>Job Description - Cloud, Infrastructure & Tech Sovereignty Policy Coordinator, European Government Affairs </strong></p><p><strong>The internship is set to begin in July or August 2026 and will last for a duration of 12 months.</strong></p><p>Come build community, explore your passions and do your best work at Microsoft with thousands of University interns from every corner of the world. This opportunity will allow you to bring your aspirations, talent, potential—and excitement for the journey ahead.</p></div><div><div><div><p><span xml:lang="EN-CA" data-contrast="auto">Microsoft is looking for a Policy Coordinator to support their Brussels-based European Government Affairs team. We are looking for a high-energy candidate with strong analytical and communications skills, along with an open, collaborative, creative and results-oriented mindset, as well as a passion for policy, politics and technology and the role of business in society. The position is offered as a 12-months contract.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559740":259}"> </span></p></div><div><p><span xml:lang="EN-CA" data-contrast="auto">The role reports into the European Government Affairs Office led by Microsoft’s Vice President for European Government Affairs, Nanna-Louise Linde. The purpose of the Microsoft European Government Affairs organization is to build relationships and strengthen our dialogue with European stakeholders, in support of the European digital and broader policy agenda.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559740":259}"> </span></p></div></div><div><p>Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Employees come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.</p></div></div><br><br><b>Responsibilities</b><br><div><p><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"e16eb3b1-eab2-5ab4-b5f0-7327200d326e|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342448,"1",201342449,"1",469777841,"Aptos",469777842,"Arial",469777843,"Aptos",469777844,"Aptos",201341986,"1",469769226,"Aptos,Arial",268442635,"24",469775450,"gmail-m_27411270939019445gmail-m2002675620341679467normaltextrun",201340122,"1",134233614,"true",469778129,"gmail-m27411270939019445gmail-m2002675620341679467normaltextrun",335572020,"1",469778324,"Default Paragraph Font"]}" data-ccp-charstyle="gmail-m_27411270939019445gmail-m2002675620341679467normaltextrun">Responsibilities include, but are not limited to</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="gmail-m_27411270939019445gmail-m2002675620341679467normaltextrun">:</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;" role="list"><li role="listitem" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":5,"335552541":1,"335559685":810,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Segoe UI","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-listid="2" data-font="Segoe UI" data-leveltext="-" aria-setsize="-1"><p><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="gmail-m_27411270939019445gmail-m2002675620341679467normaltextrun">Political, policy and regulatory analysis: monitor, analyze and report on emerging public policy issues on European </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="gmail-m_27411270939019445gmail-m2002675620341679467normaltextrun">cloud, </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="gmail-m_27411270939019445gmail-m2002675620341679467normaltextrun">infrastructure</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="gmail-m_27411270939019445gmail-m2002675620341679467normaltextrun"> and tech </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="gmail-m_27411270939019445gmail-m2002675620341679467normaltextrun">sovereignty </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="gmail-m_27411270939019445gmail-m2002675620341679467normaltextrun">policy</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="gmail-m_27411270939019445gmail-m2002675620341679467normaltextrun"> with a focus on </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="gmail-m_27411270939019445gmail-m2002675620341679467normaltextrun">sovereign cloud</span> <span data-ccp-charstyle="gmail-m_27411270939019445gmail-m2002675620341679467normaltextrun">&</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="gmail-m_27411270939019445gmail-m2002675620341679467normaltextrun"> AI</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="gmail-m_27411270939019445gmail-m2002675620341679467normaltextrun"> infrastructure</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="gmail-m_27411270939019445gmail-m2002675620341679467normaltextrun">,</span> <span data-ccp-charstyle="gmail-m_27411270939019445gmail-m2002675620341679467normaltextrun">digital networks</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="gmail-m_27411270939019445gmail-m2002675620341679467normaltextrun">, including telecom and subsea cable infrastructure</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="gmail-m_27411270939019445gmail-m2002675620341679467normaltextrun">,</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="gmail-m_27411270939019445gmail-m2002675620341679467normaltextrun"> and quantum computing</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="gmail-m_27411270939019445gmail-m2002675620341679467normaltextrun">.</span> <span data-ccp-charstyle="gmail-m_27411270939019445gmail-m2002675620341679467normaltextrun">Coordinate internal stakeholders’ input </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="gmail-m_27411270939019445gmail-m2002675620341679467normaltextrun">particularly </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="gmail-m_27411270939019445gmail-m2002675620341679467normaltextrun">on </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="gmail-m_27411270939019445gmail-m2002675620341679467normaltextrun">cloud sovereignty </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="gmail-m_27411270939019445gmail-m2002675620341679467normaltextrun">and </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="gmail-m_27411270939019445gmail-m2002675620341679467normaltextrun">digital infrastructure</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="gmail-m_27411270939019445gmail-m2002675620341679467normaltextrun">.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":0,"335559740":240,"469777462":[450],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;" role="list"><li role="listitem" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":5,"335552541":1,"335559685":810,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Segoe UI","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-listid="2" data-font="Segoe UI" data-leveltext="-" aria-setsize="-1"><p><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="gmail-m_27411270939019445gmail-m2002675620341679467normaltextrun">Strategic planning: Stakeholder mapping to build relationships with present and incoming stakeholders in the EU institutions in </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="gmail-m_27411270939019445gmail-m2002675620341679467normaltextrun">identified</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="gmail-m_27411270939019445gmail-m2002675620341679467normaltextrun"> key areas of policy cooperation and provide continuous support to the team in building internal strategy and planning to address and </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="gmail-m_27411270939019445gmail-m2002675620341679467normaltextrun">take advantage</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="gmail-m_27411270939019445gmail-m2002675620341679467normaltextrun"> of</span> <span data-ccp-charstyle="gmail-m_27411270939019445gmail-m2002675620341679467normaltextrun">engagement opportunities at the national and EU level. </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":0,"335559740":240,"469777462":[450],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;" role="list"><li role="listitem" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":5,"335552541":1,"335559685":810,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Segoe UI","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-listid="2" data-font="Segoe UI" data-leveltext="-" aria-setsize="-1"><p><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="gmail-m_27411270939019445gmail-m2002675620341679467normaltextrun">Project management</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="gmail-m_27411270939019445gmail-m2002675620341679467normaltextrun"> and event organization</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="gmail-m_27411270939019445gmail-m2002675620341679467normaltextrun">: support in </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="gmail-m_27411270939019445gmail-m2002675620341679467normaltextrun">coordinating </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="gmail-m_27411270939019445gmail-m2002675620341679467normaltextrun">high-level political engagements and Microsoft</span> <span data-ccp-charstyle="gmail-m_27411270939019445gmail-m2002675620341679467normaltextrun">executive visits and preparing materials for </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="gmail-m_27411270939019445gmail-m2002675620341679467normaltextrun">executives</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="gmail-m_27411270939019445gmail-m2002675620341679467normaltextrun">’</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="gmail-m_27411270939019445gmail-m2002675620341679467normaltextrun"> engagement in Brussels. Actively support and coordinate event management </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="gmail-m_27411270939019445gmail-m2002675620341679467normaltextrun">in </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="gmail-m_27411270939019445gmail-m2002675620341679467normaltextrun">collaboration with relevant internal and external stakeholders, including European institutions, think tanks, or trade associations.</span><span data-ccp-charstyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"aa9651c0-3598-549a-985f-7b8a1a072934|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342448,"1",201342449,"1",469777841,"Aptos",469777842,"Arial",469777843,"Aptos",469777844,"Aptos",201341986,"1",469769226,"Aptos,Arial",268442635,"24",469775450,"gmail-m_27411270939019445gmail-m2002675620341679467eop",201340122,"1",134233614,"true",469778129,"gmail-m27411270939019445gmail-m2002675620341679467eop",335572020,"1",469778324,"Default Paragraph Font"]}" data-ccp-charstyle="gmail-m_27411270939019445gmail-m2002675620341679467eop"> </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":0,"335559740":240,"469777462":[450],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;" role="list"><li role="listitem" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":5,"335552541":1,"335559685":810,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Segoe UI","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-listid="2" data-font="Segoe UI" data-leveltext="-" aria-setsize="-1"><p><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="gmail-m_27411270939019445gmail-m2002675620341679467normaltextrun">Attend relevant external events </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="gmail-m_27411270939019445gmail-m2002675620341679467normaltextrun">and meetings </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="gmail-m_27411270939019445gmail-m2002675620341679467normaltextrun">and provide summaries/analyses.</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="gmail-m_27411270939019445gmail-m2002675620341679467eop"> </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":0,"335559740":240,"469777462":[450],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;" role="list"><li role="listitem" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":5,"335552541":1,"335559685":810,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Segoe UI","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-listid="2" data-font="Segoe UI" data-leveltext="-" aria-setsize="-1"><p><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="gmail-m_27411270939019445gmail-m2002675620341679467normaltextrun">Research and writing: support campaigning and senior staff with relevant research, by editing documents or developing support materials (e.g., briefing documents, conference support, decks, talking points).</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="gmail-m_27411270939019445gmail-m2002675620341679467eop"> </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":0,"335559740":240,"469777462":[450],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></p></li></ul></div><br><br><b>Qualifications</b><br><div><p><span xml:lang="EN-CA" data-contrast="auto">Qualifications</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></p></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;" role="list"><li role="listitem" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":5,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Segoe UI","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-listid="1" data-font="Segoe UI" data-leveltext="-" aria-setsize="-1"><p><span xml:lang="EN-CA" data-contrast="auto">Work experience through previous internships in fast-paced environments, experience in public affairs consultancies or EU institutions will be preferred.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559740":259}"> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;" role="list"><li role="listitem" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":5,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Segoe UI","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-listid="1" data-font="Segoe UI" data-leveltext="-" aria-setsize="-1"><p><span xml:lang="EN-CA" data-contrast="auto">Degree in law, political science, international relations, philosophy, or a related social science. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559740":259}"> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;" role="list"><li role="listitem" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":5,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Segoe UI","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-listid="1" data-font="Segoe UI" data-leveltext="-" aria-setsize="-1"><p><span xml:lang="EN-CA" data-contrast="auto">Knowledge of European institutions, governance, legislative processes, and networks. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559740":259}"> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;" role="list"><li role="listitem" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":5,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Segoe UI","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-listid="1" data-font="Segoe UI" data-leveltext="-" aria-setsize="-1"><p><span xml:lang="EN-CA" data-contrast="auto">Project management skills. Excellent planning, organizational, networking and communication skills and strong attention to details. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559740":259}"> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;" role="list"><li role="listitem" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":5,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Segoe UI","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-listid="1" data-font="Segoe UI" data-leveltext="-" aria-setsize="-1"><p><span xml:lang="EN-CA" data-contrast="auto">Ability to work well in a changing environment, and to prioritise competing demands on time, while ensuring deadlines are met. Adaptable team-player with a positive and friendly mindset.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559740":259}"> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;" role="list"><li role="listitem" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":5,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Segoe UI","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-listid="1" data-font="Segoe UI" data-leveltext="-" aria-setsize="-1"><p><span xml:lang="EN-CA" data-contrast="auto">Keen interest in European and international politics, and technology policy. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559740":259}"> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;" role="list"><li role="listitem" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="11" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":5,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Segoe UI","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-listid="1" data-font="Segoe UI" data-leveltext="-" aria-setsize="-1"><p><span xml:lang="EN-CA" data-contrast="auto">Fluency in written and spoken English; other European languages a plus.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559740":259}"> </span></p></li></ul><p> </p><p><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559740":259}">#EiP #CELA</span></p></div> <br><p>This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.</p><br><hr><br><p>Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about <a href="https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html"><b><u>requesting accommodations.</u></b></a></p>