Peatland Breakthrough Intern: Policy & Partnerships

Wetlands International; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 6,700 - 11,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internship stipend

Job summary

Wetlands International in the Netherlands invites a motivated Master’s student to join our Peatlands Breakthrough team as an internship. You will support regional chapters, partner engagement, and coalition coordination across Asia, Africa, Europe and Latin America.

Fluency in English, strong writing and research skills, and an interest in climate policy and biodiversity are essential. The role offers 18–24 hours per week with flexible scheduling in a collaborative, remote-friendly environment.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Master’s programme—preferably in the final year of study—in environmental policy or diplomacy, sustainable business and finance, international relations, environmental governance, development studies, or a related field.
• Strong analytical/research and writing skills.
• Detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks, work to deadlines, and prioritize effectively when responding to requests from different colleagues.
• Fluency in English is required; additional languages (especially Spanish or French) are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Regional chapters and resource mobilization tasks, including defining regional chapters and work plans, identifying partners, assisting project concept development, and preparing engagement materials.
• Support global and regional events, track agendas, sessions and liaison with key partners; connect the Peatland Breakthrough with the Climate Action Agenda 2030.
• Coalition coordination support for Steering Group and Resource Mobilization Working Group meetings.
• Cross-cutting support such as drafting project notes, summaries, presentations, and background research for coordination meetings.

Skills

Fluency in English

Analytical skills

Research skills

Written communication

Education

Master’s programme in environmental policy or related field

Job description

Wetlands International in the Netherlands invites a motivated Master’s student to join our Peatlands Breakthrough team as an internship. You will support regional chapters, partner engagement, and coalition coordination across Asia, Africa, Europe and Latin America.

Fluency in English, strong writing and research skills, and an interest in climate policy and biodiversity are essential. The role offers 18–24 hours per week with flexible scheduling in a collaborative, remote-friendly environment.