Reports to: Senior UN Policy & Advocacy Manager

Department: UN Affairs 

Location: Berlin, Germany, remote work within Germany also possible

Hours: 32-40 h per week

• Support the organisation and coordination of multi-stakeholder projects and actions involving several NGO’s, including the delivery of the Food & Climate Action Group’s joint FAO Roadmap project and Branding project, and private sector partners as well as partnerships with other COP pavilions

• Help unlocking Food Systems Transformation within the UN space through our “Food4Climate” community and support other efforts (lobbying and Youth Board)

• Identify relevant stakeholders involved in international climate change policies at the national level and support outreach efforts

• Monitor political developments within the agri-food space independently and brief colleagues on relevant content and opportunities. This includes reviewing press, social media and relevant websites, evaluating studies, attending conferences, etc.

• Undertake research work according to instructions, as the need arises

• Propose ideas for improvements around existing projects and new projects that are in line with the overarching goals of ProVeg

• Write or draft texts (e.g. position papers, blog articles) in English that are appropriate for the target group

• Supporting communication with international and European partner organisations, other NGOs, public authorities and politicians (emails, meetings, updates sharing etc.).

• Independent preparation and implementation of smaller projects like event planning, preparing visual marketing materials, conducting a research and presenting results

• Answer internal and external inquiries in writing.

• Maintain the social media channels and websites relevant to the policy department.

• You are a Masters / Bachelor student in political science, public affairs, or law (or a similar subject).

• You have relevant experience in political work through previous job experience, internships or other occupations.

• You have a good understanding of international multilateral processes (United Nations, IPCC etc.).

• You have an excellent command of English, both oral and written.

• You are interested in climate change policies, the Global Goals (SDG’s) and health/ environment related topics.

• You identify with the goals of ProVeg.

• The opportunity to develop your own skills, acquire new competencies and gain valuable experience

• We are a workplace that encourages everyone to bring their whole selves to work. We are an inclusive workplace for our diverse employees around the world.

• Freedom to contribute your own ideas

• Flexibility around working arrangements

• Continuous support and individual encouragement by a superior

• Become part of a great team and work with us on a world where everyone chooses tasty and healthy food that is good for all people, animals and our planet.

Deadline: open until filled

Start: Ideally July-August 2024

Minimum duration: 6 months

If you apply, please submit your application documents (including a cover letter, curriculum vitae and references) using the application form only. Please also answer the applicant's questions.

• Carrying out an online-based sample task

• An interview with P&C and the UN team