The IUCN Brussels team is looking for a highly motivated intern for a period of up to 6 months to provide support to the EU policy work of the office. Under the supervision of the Biodiversity Policy Officer, the intern will assist the Policy and Programme team with the implementation of IUCN Nature 2030 programme and support the activities related to the European Policy and Programme team.

The intern will help monitor key biodiversity-related legislative processes, as well as supporting IUCN’s engagement with the EU Institutions. In addition, the intern will contribute to the policy efforts of the EU Representative office by developing policy briefs, newsletters and information briefs on key nature conservation issues. They will support communications, outreach and capacity building events, both online and in person.

This assignment will include the following responsibilities:
• General support to the activities of the Policy and Programme team of the IUCN EU Representative office, including project and policy related activities;
• Monitoring the relevant activities of the EU institutions (e.g. major announcements, upcoming events and policy calendars, public consultations etc.), and preparing regular
briefings and updates;
• Carrying out research on EU policies and processes as well as latest developments related to nature conservation and sustainable development, especially regarding biodiversity policy at EU and international level;
• Help in the production of communications materials such as articles, brochures, factsheets, policy briefs etc.;
• Assist in the organisation of workshops and events, both virtual and in-person, including speaker liaison, logistics, onsite support and reporting;
• Contribute to the of organisation of partner meetings, including logistics, minutes and document administration;
• Attend relevant webinars, meetings and conferences and reporting on the outcomes;

Students are encouraged to apply to their University for an Erasmus+ Internship grant: https://erasmusintern.org/content/scholarships

Eligibility

To be eligible for this internship, candidates must:

a) Have secured the right to live and work in Belgium for the entire duration of the internship. IUCN will not provide assistance with visa or work permit applications, nor will it alter applicants' visa status.

b) Be enrolled in a university or equivalent tertiary institution:
• Undergraduate students should have completed at least one year of full-time study.
• Graduate students should be in the process of completing their degrees.
• Be enrolled in an academic program relevant to the duties and responsibilities outlined in the Terms of Reference.

The position is unpaid, with expenses paid for food and transportation.