Crop Trust is seeking a Global Engagement Intern – Global Flagship Initiative for Food Security @Unknown

Overview

The Crop Trust is seeking a Global Engagement Intern for a 5-month internship supporting the Global Flagship Initiative for Food Security. This role offers practical experience in partnership building, outreach, resource mobilization, event support, and research within an international cooperation context.

Key Responsibilities

Partnerships & Outreach

• Identify and engage with partners across sectors and regions.
• Maintain contact databases and tracking tools.
• Prepare background notes, summaries, and follow-up materials for meetings.
• Support coordination on initiatives related to food security, climate, land restoration, and biodiversity.

Multilateral & Event Support

• Support participation in international events like UN Food Systems Summit, Rio Conventions, UN General Assembly.
• Assist with research, briefing materials, and logistical arrangements.
• Coordinate interactions with UN agencies and partner organizations.

Resource Mobilization

• Draft funding proposals and concept notes.
• Map potential donors and funding opportunities.
• Support follow-up activities with donors and development banks.

Research & Knowledge Sharing

• Conduct desk research on food security, climate policy, and development finance.
• Prepare presentations, notes, and internal briefings.
• Research potential partners and initiatives.

Team & Secretariat Support

• Assist with internal coordination, planning, and progress updates.
• Collaborate with the External Affairs and Programme teams for messaging consistency.

Requirements

• Enrolled in a postgraduate degree program (e.g., Master’s or higher), or
• Enrolled in the final year of a first university degree program (e.g., Bachelor’s), or
• Recently graduated (within one year) and eligible to start the internship, or
• Enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship program.
• Candidates must have legal rights to live and work in Germany and possess health insurance accepted by German authorities.

Benefits

• Stipend: EUR 1,200 per month

Location

Bonn, Germany

How to Apply

Submit a one-page motivation letter and Curriculum Vitae in English to trustvacancy@croptrust.org. For more information, visit the Crop Trust Careers page.

Deadline

20 February 2026