Under the Belgian CIP (Convention d’Immersion Professionnelle) Programme
IAB Europe has an opening for a paid internship under the Belgian Convention d’Immersion Professionnelle (CIP) programme for an initial period of 6 months, with the possibility of extension up to 12 months, to support its technical team in the management and evolution of industry-wide standards. The role is intended for a technically minded individual to work at the heart of the Transparency & Consent Framework (TCF), contributing to the standardisation of privacy and data protection across the digital advertising ecosystem.
This internship is structured as a professional immersion programme with defined learning objectives focused on developing technical expertise in digital advertising standards and privacy frameworks.
Location: Brussels.
The intern’s primary focus will be the technical evolution of the TCF and its application across web and mobile environments. Key tasks include analysing web and app architectures, network protocols, and cookie management systems to audit and verify compliance with the TCF. You will work closely with our international team to provide technical guidance and support for the framework’s implementation by industry stakeholders.
The role provides a unique vantage point on how large-scale digital systems navigate a complex regulatory landscape, offering exposure to a wide range of commercial actors, including major publishers and global agencies.
The successful candidate will possess a strong academic background in Computer Science or a related Engineering field. While we do not expect a policy expert, a genuine interest in how technology and regulatory frameworks influence each other is essential. You should have a solid grasp of web/mobile fundamentals and data analysis, along with the natural curiosity to assume responsibility within a small, high-performance team.
English fluency is a must, and another European language is a plus.
Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in an international environment are vital. We are fully prepared to provide on-the-job training regarding specific industry context; what we require is a candidate with the technical foundations to dive into the architecture of the digital advertising ecosystem.
The role is based in Brussels. Compensation is in line with Belgian CIP regulations and offers a competitive package for a technical profile.
Please send a CV and expression of interest to careers@iabeurope.eu.
About IAB Europe
IAB Europe is the European-level association for the digital marketing and advertising ecosystem. Its mission is to promote the interests of the industry and enable cross-ecosystem collaboration amongst its national federation and corporate members to drive solutions to shared challenges and develop frameworks, standards, and programmes that contribute to sustainable growth and innovation.
