Microsoft Government Affairs Internship 2026 in Belgium

Microsoft’s European Government Affairs team in Brussels is recruiting a Finance, Operations and Management Assistant Coordinator for a 12-month internship beginning in November 2026.
The European Government Affairs organisation works to build relationships and strengthen dialogue with European stakeholders in support of Europe’s digital and broader policy agenda.
Unlike a primarily policy-focused Government Affairs internship, this position concentrates on the operational side of the team. The intern will support finance, procurement, invoicing, budgeting, administrative coordination and management assistance.
Responsibilities include supporting purchase orders and contracts, processing invoices, maintaining financial and procurement records, contributing to budget planning and forecasting, and working with internal teams, suppliers, consultants and law firms.
The intern will also provide administrative support to senior leaders, including calendar management, meeting coordination, visitor arrangements, business travel, itineraries, documentation and expense submissions.
The position is therefore particularly relevant to candidates interested in business operations, finance, accounting, management, procurement, administration or corporate affairs within a major international technology company.

• Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Management, Economics or a related field.
• Applicants must be legally authorised to work in Belgium.
• Legal authorisation means having citizenship or a valid visa or work permit allowing employment in Belgium.
• Applicants should have good numerical and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy is required.
• Applicants should be proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Teams.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills are required.
• Applicants should be capable of managing several priorities and following through on actions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English are required.
• Applicants should demonstrate a collaborative, open and inclusive working style.
• Sound judgement and discretion are expected.
• Candidates should be able to learn quickly, work proactively and adapt in a changing international environment.
• French written and verbal skills are considered an advantage.

• Paid 12-month internship with Microsoft.
• Practical experience within Microsoft’s European Government Affairs organisation.
• Exposure to finance, procurement and invoicing processes.
• Experience supporting annual budgeting and forecasting.
• Exposure to purchasing, contracts and supplier coordination.
• Experience working with consultants and law firms.
• Practical administrative and executive-support experience.
• Experience supporting senior leaders and international stakeholders.
• Exposure to compliance-related processes.
• Experience coordinating business travel and meetings.
• Opportunity to strengthen Microsoft Office and business-operation skills.
• Experience working in an international corporate environment.
• Professional development through team projects, events and learning activities.

• Applicants should complete the official Microsoft Careers application and provide all information and documents requested by the application system.
• A professional and up-to-date CV/résumé should be prepared to support the application where requested through the Microsoft Careers platform.

Microsoft specifies qualifications and skills relevant to the position, including:

• Relevant Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification.
• Legal authorisation to work in Belgium.
• Numerical and analytical ability.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong English communication skills.
• Collaborative working approach.
• Sound judgement and discretion.
• Ability to learn quickly.
• Proactive approach to work.
• Adaptability within an international environment.
• French-language ability is an advantage.

• Gain 12 months of professional experience with Microsoft.
• Work within Microsoft’s European Government Affairs organisation in Brussels.
• Develop practical finance and budgeting experience.
• Gain exposure to procurement, contracts and invoicing.
• Build business-operations and administrative coordination skills.
• Support senior leaders within an international organisation.
• Develop experience with suppliers, consultants and professional stakeholders.
• Strengthen Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Teams skills.
• Gain experience in an international corporate environment.
• Build transferable skills relevant to finance, operations, administration and corporate affairs careers.