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Intern Programme Support, NatureWise

WWF is looking for a Programme Support Intern passionate about nature and interested in business/finance, who wants to learn more about distilling complex topics into engaging narratives that bring about change.

Intern - Programme Support, NatureWise

Zeist 32-40 uur per week Master's € 550 (fulltime)

WWF is an international organization for the protection of nature with the mission to stop the degradation of the planet’s natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature. The organization has independent offices in around 100 countries, forming a global network. There is a common worldwide strategy that focuses on conserving biodiversity and reducing the global footprint to a level that stays within the limits of the Earth.

WWF looks for solutions in cooperation with governments, companies, and civil society to realize protection of species and their habitats and a sustainable use of environmental resources.

 

Research, data collection and compilation of case studies on NbS

Under it’s new strategy and operating model, WWF Netherlands has a new team called the Transformational Programmes Accelerators that works on large-scale partnerships and programmes that are innovative and business-not-usual.

NatureWise is such a programme under the TPA team that is designed to address systemic barriers to enable, maximise and derive socioecological benefits by employing Nature-Based Solutions as part of the European landscape restoration.

What will you be doing?

Data collection, research and structuring of NbS case studies on a rolling basis. You will be collecting data to support the strategic direction of NatureWise and strengthen its proposal to potential funder groups; research NbS cases in Europe to demonstrate outcomes and challenges; and compile NbS cases that are bankable/investable. You will do this with support from the NatureWise team, and will receive guidance as well.

Activities:

  • Data collection on NbS and related cases.
  • Research on NbS in Europe for case study demonstration and investment proposals.
  • Compilation and structuring of information on the NbS case studies gathered in the aforementioned activities.
  • Present on findings thoroughly to the team, and support team members on their presentations.
  • Support digital organisation of communication materials.

Who are we looking for?

WWF is looking for a Programme Support Intern passionate about nature and interested in business/finance, who wants to learn more about distilling complex topics into engaging narratives that bring about change.

Requirements:

  • Currently enrolled in a Master’s program in Climate Change, Environmental Sciences, Sustainability or in a related field.
  • Affinity with nature, sustainability, climate adaptation, and/or green finance.
  • Excellent writing and editing skills in English (Dutch is a plus).
  • Creative mindset with experience in social media and basic design tools (e.g. Adobe Express, PowerPoint).
  • Proactive, organised, and detailoriented.
  • Comfortable working in an international, multistakeholder environment.

 

What do we offer?

  • An internship from July/August 3–5 days per week, with at least one day in the Dutch WWF office.
  • €550 allowance per month, based on fulltime work.
  • An office surrounded by nature in Zeist.

Interested?

Please send your CV and motivation letter before June 30th to:

Maheen Khanmkhan@wwf.nl
Natascha Zwaalnzwaal@wwf.nl