Student Assistant - International Development

Ecorys UK; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Open culture

Development opportunities

Rotterdam office

Job summary

Ecorys Nederland B.V. in Rotterdam is seeking a Student Assistant for International Development. The role supports the IDU team across diverse projects, assisting with business development, data analysis, and literature reviews.

The position requires a Dutch university student available 2–3 days per week for at least 6 months and strong English skills. The role offers exposure to international projects with teams across multiple countries, an emphasis on climate, policy and governance topics,

Qualifications

• 2nd or 3rd year student at a Dutch university is required
• Experience with qualitative and quantitative research methods requested
• Strong Excel and administrative/organisational skills required
• Excellent command of English; French is a plus

Responsibilities

• Support IDU consultants in acquiring and delivering international projects
• Conduct quantitative or qualitative analyses for research projects
• Prepare literature reviews across diverse topics
• Maintain CV database and assist with project events/ meetings

Skills

Qualitative Research

Quantitative Research

Excel

Organization

Team Player

English Proficiency

Independent Work

Education

Student at a Dutch University

Job description

Student Assistant - International Development

Application Deadline: 21 October 2026

Department: International Development

Employment Type: Internship

Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands

Description

At Ecorys, we deliver impactful solutions to complex challenges.

Do you want to work in an international and dynamic environment? Then this job at our head office in Rotterdam is for you.

Please note this role is only for students who are currently studying in the Netherlands only.

Our clients include national and international governments as well as private parties. We analyse the social effects of policy, monitor investments, and advise on sustainable transitions. Beyond data and analytics, our work thrives on collaboration and developing creative solutions for the challenges of today and tomorrow.

Your Role:

You will join the International Development Unit department of Ecorys Nederland B.V. in Rotterdam. IDU leads on Ecorys’ work in developing countries with specialist international teams in the Netherlands, Belgium, the UK, Bulgaria, Zambia, Ghana and India, allowing you to work in a truly international environment. Our projects cover an array of subjects and clients worldwide. The IDU focusses on acquisition and implementation of international projects, covering most of the sectors Ecorys work in, including:

• Climate, energy and environment
• Social policy
• Regions and cities
• Resilient economies
• Transport, infrastructure and mobility
• Public finance and governance
• Security and justice
• Sustainable agriculture and food systems

Key Responsibilities

You will use your skills to support the IDU consultants in the wide variety of their work including:

• Business development activities such as supporting the team in the acquisition of new projects
• Conducting quantitative or qualitative analysis in our research projects,
• Preparing literature reviews on a wide variety of topics,
• Maintenance of our CV database,
• Organising client meetings or project events.

What you will bring

The ideal candidate will be either a 2nd or 3rd year student in a Dutch university who is an enthusiastic team player and a quick learner

You will also need:

• Experience and knowledge of both qualitative and quantitative research methods
• Strong administration and organisation skills
• Strong Excel skills.
• A proactive attitude and to be analytically strong.
• The ability to work independently and also as part of a team.
• Excellent command of the English language. French is an asset.
• A genuine interest in societal challenges.
• You will need to be available 2-3 days per week for a longer period of time i.e. a minimum of 6 months.
• You will need to be registered as a student at a Dutch university.

Our Offer

At Ecorys, you’ll join an international organisation with highly motivated professionals working on key societal challenges. We provide a stimulating and flexible work environment where your ideas and growth are valued.

• A salary of €14.71 per hour
• An open culture that welcomes new ideas and collaboration
• Development opportunities through informal training and knowledge sharing
• A modern, collaborative office in Rotterdam with an informal, social atmosphere

The selection process for this role will consist of interviews