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IUCN, the International Union for Conservation of Nature, helps the world find pragmatic solutions to our most pressing environment and development challenges. It supports scientific research, manages field projects all over the world and brings governments, non-government organizations, United Nations agencies, companies and local communities together to develop and implement policy, laws and best practice.

The IUCN Brussels team is looking for a highly motivated intern for a period of 6 months to provide support to one specific area of the office’s activities: upscaling the implementation of nature-based solutions. Under the supervision of the IUCN EU Programme Manager Nature Based Solutions, the intern will support two major projects focused on implementing and upscaling nature-based solutions – GrowGreen, which focuses on demonstrating the value of nature for climate and water resilience in cities and NetworkNature, which is a European and global platform for strengthening the use of nature-based solutions. He/she will support communications, outreach and capacity building events, both online and (if circumstances allow) in person. The intern will also contribute to mapping potential partners for nature-based solutions at EU, national and regional level, will follow relevant EU policy developments and will maintain an overview of reports, documents and case studies of nature-based solutions. This assignment will include the following responsibilities: - Assist in developing the evidence-base for nature-based solutions via desk-based research, particularly to identify reports, documents, policy developments and analyses at EU and national level; - Contribute to mapping potential partners for nature-based solutions at EU, national and regional level; - Monitor news, developments and events on nature-based solutions, including maintaining an up- to-date list of events on nature-based solutions and on relevant sectoral issues; - Produce communications materials such as newsletters, webstories, articles, brochures, factsheets etc.) related to nature-based solutions; - Organise outreach and training events, both virtual and in-person (if circumstances allow), including speaker liaison, logistics, onsite support and reporting; - Contribute to organisation of partner meetings, including logistics, minutes and document administration; - Assist in preparing speeches and PowerPoint presentations on a variety of topics related to IUCN’s mission; - Attend relevant webinars, meetings and conferences and reporting on the outcomes; - Provide a range of administrative support functions on a day-to-day basis (e.g. processing of invoices, contracts and financial reports).

- Studying towards a relevant Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with a focus on environmental science, natural resource management, sustainable urban development, or any other discipline that is relevant to nature conservation or sustainable development; - Applicants must have student status and be enrolled at a university for the entire duration of the internship; - Affinity with the vision and mission of IUCN and a strong interest in and understanding of European environmental policies and sustainable urban development; - Excellent level of written and spoken English (native speaker or equivalent), other languages are an asset; - Good organizational, administrative and reporting skills; strong writing skills; and IT literate in MS Office; - Ability to work independently and on multiple tasks simultaneously; - Ability to meet tight deadlines without compromising the quality of outputs; - Highly motivated to learn and develop new skills, keen to bring in own ideas; - A team player with a strong interest to work in an international environment; - EU national or holder of EU work permit.

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