Intern - Programme Support, NatureWise

WWF is looking for a Programme Support Intern passionate about nature and interested in business/finance, who wants to learn more about distilling complex topics into engaging narratives that bring about change.

Under its new strategy and operating model, WWF Netherlands has a new team called the Transformational Programmes Accelerators that works on large-scale partnerships and programmes that are innovative and business-not-usual.

NatureWise is such a programme under the TPA team that is designed to address systemic barriers to enable, maximise and derive socioecological benefits by employing Nature-Based Solutions as part of the European landscape restoration.

What will you be doing?

Data collection, research and structuring of NbS case studies on a rolling basis. You will be collecting data to support the strategic direction of NatureWise and strengthen its proposal to potential funder groups; research NbS cases in Europe to demonstrate outcomes and challenges; and compile NbS cases that are bankable/investable. You will do this with support from the NatureWise team, and will receive guidance as well.

Activities:

• Data collection on NbS and related cases.
• Research on NbS in Europe for case study demonstration and investment proposals.
• Compilation and structuring of information on the NbS case studies gathered in the aforementioned activities.
• Present findings thoroughly to the team, and support team members on their presentations.
• Support digital organisation of communication materials.

Who are we looking for?

WWF is looking for a Programme Support Intern passionate about nature and interested in business/finance, who wants to learn more about distilling complex topics into engaging narratives that bring about change.

Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in a Master’s program in Climate Change, Environmental Sciences, Sustainability or in a related field.
• Affinity with nature, sustainability, climate adaptation, and/or green finance.
• Excellent writing and editing skills in English (Dutch is a plus).
• Creative mindset with experience in social media and basic design tools (e.g. Adobe Express, PowerPoint).
• Proactive, organised, and detailoriented.
• Comfortable working in an international, multistakeholder environment.

What do we offer?

• An internship from August/September 3–5 days per week, with at least one day in the Dutch WWF office.
• €550 allowance per month, based on fulltime work.
• An office surrounded by nature in Zeist.

About WWF

WWF is an international organization for the protection of nature with the mission to stop the degradation of the planet’s natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature. The organization has independent offices in around 100 countries, forming a global network. There is a common worldwide strategy that focuses on conserving biodiversity and reducing the global footprint to a level that stays within the limits of the Earth.

WWF looks for solutions in cooperation with governments, companies, and civil society to realize protection of species and their habitats and a sustainable use of environmental resources.