EU Partnerships Intern

**This is a hybrid internship based in the WRI Europe office in the Hague. You will need to be registered at a Dutch university or college for the full duration of the internship to be eligible.

About the program:**

In this internship you will be part WRI Europe’s team working on engagement and development with the European Union institutions. You will focus on conducting research and analysis of EU funding opportunities for WRI from EU research and innovation funds like Horizon Europe, EU development cooperation grants and EU tenders and support internal coordination around such opportunities and provide briefings on policy developments relevant to WRI’s scope of work. You will also support outreach and engagement activities with EU, EU based organizations and EU partners including network building, meetings management and preparation.

Internship Highlight:

This internship provides a unique opportunity to gain experience in an international NGO that is committed to contributing to the advancement of the Agenda 2030 Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement. You will have the opportunity to learn how governments and (I)NGOs can partner and collaborate in order to achieve development outcomes, including on climate and environmental issues. You will be supported by the EU team and Director of European Partnerships.

You will report to the Associate EU Affairs.

What you will do:

Your tasks will include:

• Analyzing the policy priorities and funding modalities of European Union institutions, and identifying possible overlaps with WRI’s program of work
• Drafting briefings for our Global Programs and International Offices
• Supporting enhanced internal coordination and knowledge management around EU institutions incl. via Salesforce (CRM) and WRI’s Intranet website
• Assist with meetings management and other external communication tasks Lead logistical preparations for (online)conferences, workshops and visits of high level WRI staff to the WRI Europe office, including organizing meetings and travel
• Coordinate closely with international office staff to strengthen links between WRI Europe and other WRI international offices
• These efforts also entail generating inputs for internal WRI communications
• Other assignments as needed in raising WRI's profile with EU institutions and agencies Other administrative tasks as required.

What you will need:

• You are currently a student following a Degree (Master’s degree preferred) in International Relations, Environment Studies, Development Studies, or Political Science and are looking to learn more about the work we do at WRI
• You have an interest in WRI’s work
• You are proficient in spoken and written English.

Conditions of the internship:

• This is a 6 month internship with a start date of 13 March 2022
• This internship will be based at the WRI Europe office in the Hague with some flexibility to work from home
• This internship offers a reimbursement of 350 euros per month based on full-time working hours
• Interns can request a laptop if they require one.

How to apply:

Please submit a resume and cover letter by 2 January 2023. Applicants must apply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered. You are encouraged to link to any relevant blogs, projects or other pieces of work that demonstrate your suitability for the internship.

About Us:

Founded in 1982, World Resources Institute (WRI) is an independent, nonprofit global research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity, and human well-being. We are working to address seven critical challenges that the world must overcome this decade to secure a sustainable future for people and the planet: climate change, energy, food, forests, water, sustainable cities, and the ocean. WRI has a global staff of over 1,800 people with work spanning 60 countries. We have offices in Africa, Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Colombia and the United States, as well as a growing presence in other countries and regions.

The foundation of our work is delivering high-quality research, data, maps, and analysis to solve the world’s greatest environment and international development challenges and improve people’s lives. We work with leaders in government, business, and civil society to drive ambitious action and create change on the ground. Equally important, we bring together partners to develop breakthrough ideas and scale-up solutions for far-reaching, enduring impact.

Our mission and values:

WRI’s mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth’s environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations.

Our values are shared ideals that bind us together: Integrity, Innovation, Urgency, Independence, Respect.

Our culture:

WRI is committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in our mission and applies this principle to our organizational and programmatic practices. We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, we embrace all diversity and encourage women, the LGBTQ+ community, persons with disabilities, Afro-descendants, and Indigenous people to apply. Recognizing our strong commitment to gender equality, WRI has also been awarded EDGE certification.

Our team in Human Resources carefully reviews all applications.