Deadline:
As soon as possible
Location(s)
Germany
Bonn
Overview
Details
This will be a valuable opportunity to gain experience in policy advocacy, development projects coordination, and project life cycles. You will also work with local and international partners, contribute to donor reporting, and learn how to compile financial data and monitor project budgets, all within a multicultural environment of a non-governmental international organisation.
Focal Learning Areas
Reporting to Project Coordinator, Policy & Guarantee
Tentative Time Allocation: Policy (50%) | Guarantee (30%) | Operations (20%)
Policy (50%)
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Support the day-today organisational and project related tasks
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Assist in the implementation of activities including reports (financial and narrative) of projects, meetings and coordination
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Track, analyse and summarise policy developments that support the scaling up of agroecology and organic agriculture across different countries
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Assist in the preparation of concept notes and project proposal for project acquisitions and fundraising
Organic Guarantee Systems (OGS) (30%)
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Support the Organic Policy & Guarantee team in the implementation of project related to Organic Guarantee Systems (OGS), including project administration and financial reporting
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Assist in the administration and promotion of the IFOAM OGS services, in particular the IFOAM Family of Standards
Operations & Cross-Departmental Support (20%)
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Assist the Office Coordinator in regular administrative tasks, for example: during periods of absence with operational tasks and provide support over the course of the six-month internship.
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Gain hands-on familiarity with Salesforce and relevant operational workflows
Additional Value-Add Responsibilities (if needed):
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Contribute to drafting social media or newsletter content on policy and guarantee topics
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Provide support to emerging cross-cutting initiatives (e.g., regenerative organic approaches, agroecology coalitions).
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Support translation, editing, or formatting of documents where needed
Organisational context
Founded in 1972, IFOAM – Organics International works as an agent of change, advocating for true sustainability in agriculture, value chains, and consumption. We are an international non-profit organisation with a membership base that spans around 100 countries and promote a holistic approach to food systems based on the principles of health, ecology, fairness, and care. The organisation is based in Bonn, Germany, but implements projects worldwide.
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Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Skills, Experience and Qualifications
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Currently enrolled as a student in the field of agricultural sciences (agronomy, forestry, fisheries, livestock husbandry, zootechnics, environment engineer or food science) and related disciplines (agricultural economics, rural sociology, etc.).
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Interest and previous experience in sustainable/organic agriculture, sustainable food systems or related subjects is essential.
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Previous experience in other NGOs, international organisations, UN Agencies, or GIZ is desirable.
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Communicative, cooperative personality and enjoy working in a team
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Very good knowledge of English is a prerequisite; German is a plus.
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Excellent MS Office skills (especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Dates
Deadline: As soon as possible
Cost/funding for participants
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