Internship - Global government & Public Affairs

The department

The Global Governmental and Public Affairs team at HEINEKEN sits within the Global Corporate Affairs function, which also includes Global Communications and Sustainable Development. We manage the company’s relationship with a broad range of stakeholders, incl. government and international industry bodies as well as the company’s response to public policies on alcohol, international trade or business regulation. The Global Government and Public Affairs Team is a multinational team that works on issues across HEINEKEN markets worldwide.

The terms of employment

• Your starting date is 1 February 2025
• The internship is fulltime
• The duration of the internship is 5 or 6 months (in consultation with your internship supervisor)
• It is a practice-oriented internship
• You will be based in Amsterdam
• Working hybrid – home and from our head office in Amsterdam
• You will receive an internship fee of €650 gross pm based on 40 hours per week
• You will enjoy 2 vacation days per month (based on fulltime)
• If you do not have a student OV product, your commuting expenses will be fully reimbursed

The start of your internship

Together with a diverse group of interns from different departments you will start your internship at HEINEKEN. Together you will be introduced to the organization. Furthermore, you can organize fun activities with your fellow interns.

The unique you!

• You have an international perspective with an ability to work as part of a team of specialists from various countries and cultures
• You have great analytical and research skills
• You are a problem solver who pays attention to detail and has a flexible approach

We believe that everyone has unique talents and are therefore looking for you!

• The minimum requirements are a bachelor’s degree and a genuine interest in public affairs. International experience is highly valued.
• You have a good knowledge of Microsoft Office, but not limited to PowerPoint, Excel and SharePoint
• You have great English language and writing skills, Dutch language skills are of added value for work related to the political developments in the Netherlands

Conditions of HEINEKEN

• You are enrolled at an educational institution.
• In the case of non-EU nationality, you must be registered as an intern with a Dutch educational institution, from which we receive proof of enrollment for the current academic year from you.
• In case of EU nationality, you may also be registered as an intern at educational institutions outside the EU.
• Living in the Netherlands during internship (HEINEKEN does not facilitate housing).