Are you ready to be part of something great?
The Intern in Policy and Business engagement will support our advocacy and engagement on responsible and deforestation-free supply chains of food commodities towards decision-makers and businesses in Belgium.
Deep dive into the role
* Carry out research assignments with external partners on supply chain sustainability and synthesize findings to inform WWF's advocacy and business engagement on deforestation- and conversion-free supply chains.
* Consult and coordinate feedback from partner organisations and experts
* Prepare outreach materials (briefings, reports, infographics, videos, newsletters, social media posts) for professional audiences either internally or with external suppliers.
* Help with the organization of events for professional audiences.
Who will you collaborate with
* You will be part of our Policy & Business team that leads WWF-Belgium's political work and engagement with private sector actors.
* You will work closely with the Program Manager Forest on our project 'Transition to deforestation-free supply chains in Belgium'
This is a good match for you if
* You hold a Master's degree or equivalent experience in a domain that is relevant to the position
* You have a strong interest in, and sound knowledge of, global food supply chains and the related environmental and social issues
* You can demonstrate solid research skills and good professional communication (will be tested in the interview process)
* You are fluent in either French or Dutch and have professional working proficiency in the other language. You also have full professional proficiency in English.
* You have good organization skills and attention to detail
* You are keen to work for an environmental NGO within a global network and adhere to WWF's values
Ready to join us in our mission? Here is what's in it for YOU
* The chance to contribute to one of WWF's global priorities and to interact with colleagues in Belgium and globally
* Gaining insights into translating science to inform policymaking and business engagement
* Gaining experience in the engagement of professional stakeholders (experts, businesses, government officials)
* A 6-months to 1-year paid internship (CIP/BIS).