Our peatlands team is looking for a new intern to support them in delivering advocacy and policy work, organising events and disseminating their activities. Don’t hesitate to apply by 31st!

ABOUT WETLANDS INTERNATIONAL EUROPE

Established in September 2013, Wetlands International Europe is the only network organisation in Europe bringing together NGOs whose shared mission is to inspire and mobilise society to safeguard and restore wetlands for people and nature. You will be joining a young, passionate and growing team, with our key priority to raise the voice of our members in Europe, share knowledge, improve nature conservation policies and build capacity among stakeholders.

For more information, please consult https://europe.wetlands.org/  

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE INTERNSHIP

The ideal candidate will support the peatlands team working on different files like the Nature Restauration Law, CAP (Common Agricultural Policy), and the Carbon Removals and Carbon Farming Certification Regulation. This could include supporting advocacy work, assisting with the organisation of events and meetings, disseminating our activities, and engaging with members of Wetlands International Europe and project partners. 

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Peatlands Policy Assistant will support Wetlands International Europe peatlands’ team in delivering our policy work, as well as helping in the dissemination activities planned.  Supporting roles and responsibilities may include: 

1. Contributing to advocacy work 

• Carrying out desk-based research  
• Data collection and analysis 
• Supporting in the elaboration of reports and policy briefings  

2. Networking and mobilization of members and partners  

• Organising and supporting meetings and webinars for our networks and partners 
• Assisting in the organisation of events, webinars and meetings 

3. Dissemination and communication activities 

• Drafting of communications material such as articles and social media posts 

WORKING RELATIONS

INSIDE Wetlands International: 

Working with the Wetlands International Europe team, including colleagues from Wetlands International Global Office. Specially, the Peatlands Policy Assistant will be working closely with the Peatlands Policy Officer and Project Manager. The postholder will report to the Peatlands Policy officer. 

OUTSIDE Wetlands International: 

Project partners, members and other key stakeholders. 

PROFILE

• The candidate should have knowledge or experience relating to at least one of these fields: 
• EU decision-making processes 
• Nature conservation and restoration  
• Agriculture/land-use related policies  

• We welcome: 
• Good analysis spirit  
• Communicative and open minded 
• Proactive  
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) with fluency in English.  

INTERNSHIP OFFER

• Only applicable to students attending Dutch or Belgian universities. Their educational institute should be able to provide an Internship Agreement to be signed among the three parties. 
• Part time or full-time (full time =36 hrs/week). 
• Reimbursement of a maximum of 450 EUR/month, based on 36-hour per week.  
  The Intern will be asked to register hours and submit a monthly expense claim.  
• Contract duration: from 4 to 6 months 
• Location: Based in Belgium. The Intern should be willing to work from the office and attend meetings in Brussels. 
• Start date: flexible, ideally between mid-February and March 2025. 

Applications should include a covering letter of maximum one page summarising the applicant’s suitability for the position and a detailed CV. Applications should be sent by email to [email protected] by January 31^st marking your application with “Peatland Policy Assistant” in the subject line.