Internship - J8 Budget Branch (J8 Budget)
Primary Location: ****Brunssum, The Netherlands
NATO Body: ****Headquarters Joint Force Command (HQ JFC) Brunssum
Office: ****J8 Budget Branch (J8 Budget)
Schedule: ****Full-time
Closing date for applications: ****22 April 2026
Stipend: ****€ 1477.30 (2026 rate) per month (taxable)
Description**:**
As an intern in the J8 Budget Branch at HQ JFC Brunssum you will be required to provide administrative and financial assistance in the daily requirements of the Finance Directorate.
About** the internship:**
During this 6-month programme, starting **1 February 2027 **until 30 July 2027, you will join the J8 Budget Branch. The J8 Budget Branch is looking for an intern to assist with financial analysis and reporting by gathering data, preparing financial reports, analysing financial performance and identifying trends or areas of improvement. This includes budgeting and forecasting processes, assisting in financial operations and providing support to in-year execution.
The** ideal candidate**** **must:
****be enrolled and undertake a ****Bachelor’s degree ****in ****the field of Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or similar;
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possess knowledge of international organisations including the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation;
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be able to effectively plan and organize the working time;
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have the ability to work under pressure.
In addition, we are looking for candidates having the following desirable skills:
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strong computer skills (e.g. ECDL) including use of Microsoft Office package;
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be dynamic, self-motivated and personable with an ability to work in a team environment with people from diverse backgrounds.
Stipend:
You will be compensated at a fixed taxable rate of € 1477.30 (2026 rates), per month based on 37.5 hours internship work hours per week.
We will also compensate you for travel costs to/from university to HQ JFC Brunssum (within set cap rates).
Interns will be entitled to 2 days of leave for each full month (of 37.5 hours a week) of internship.
How to apply:
Complete the application form in the NATO Talent Acquisition Platform (NTAP) using the following link:
https://nato.taleo.net/careersection/5/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en
In the NTAP internship list, please select the HQ JFC Brunssum J8 Budget Branch internship opportunity and apply.
Add a motivation letter and CV/Resume as mandatory attachments to the application in NTAP. This one-page essay should include your motivation for an internship at NATO / HQ JFC Brunssum, your interests, expectations and objectives.
Please note that only candidates fulfilling all ****eligibility criteria will be taken into consideration.
Visit https://jfcbs.nato.int/contact for more information on internship criteria and requirements.