Global Engagement Intern

Summary

The Global Crop Diversity Trust is seeking a candidate for the position of Global Engagement Intern to support the Global Flagship Initiative for Food Security in its day-to-day work on partnerships, outreach and coordination.

Description

The Crop Trust hosts the Global Flagship Initiative for Food Security, a global coalition launched at UNCCD COP16 in Riyadh in 2024. Since its launch, the Flagship has grown into a coalition of 90 development partners working collectively to advance food security worldwide.

The Flagship is a dynamic coalition advancing SDG 2 – Zero Hunger through three pillars: Collaborate Broadly, Mobilize the Private Sector, and Deliver Impact with Agility. Through these pillars, it supports governments, civil society, and the private sector in scaling impactful, climate-smart, results-driven solutions through strategic alignment and rapid, high-impact action.

The Global Crop Diversity Trust is seeking a candidate for the position of Global Engagement Intern to support the Flagship in its day-to-day work on partnerships, outreach, and coordination. The role offers hands-on exposure to international cooperation on food security, working with partners across governments, the UN system, development organizations, the private sector, and civil society. The Intern will help with research, coordination, and practical support for meetings, partnerships, and projects, and will work closely with the Flagship team under the guidance of the Secretary of the Global Flagship Initiative for Food Security.

What You Will Do

Partnerships & Outreach

• Help identify and engage partners such as governments, UN agencies, development partners, private sector actors, and civil society organizations.
• Maintain contact lists and simple tracking tools for partner engagement.
• Prepare short background notes, summaries, and follow-up materials for meetings.
• Support coordination with related initiatives on food security, climate, land restoration, and biodiversity.

Multilateral & Event Support

• Support the Flagship’s participation in international processes and events (e.g. UN Food Systems Summit follow-up, Rio Conventions, UN General Assembly).
• Assist with background research and briefing materials.
• Provide logistical support for meetings, side events, and bilateral discussions.
• Help coordinate with UN counterparts and partner organizations.

Resource Mobilization Support

• Assist with drafting funding proposals and short concept notes.
• Help map potential donors and funding opportunities.
• Support follow-up after meetings with donors, development banks, and philanthropic partners.

Research & Knowledge Support

• Conduct desk research on food security, agrifood systems, climate policy, and development finance.
• Help prepare short notes, presentations, and internal briefings.
• Research potential partners and initiatives, including basic background checks.

Team & Secretariat Support

• Support internal coordination, planning, and task tracking.
• Assist with preparing progress updates and short reports.
• Work with Crop Trust External Affairs and Programme teams to ensure consistent messaging and coordination.

Who is Eligible

Applicants must, at the time of application, meet one of the following requirements:

• (a) Be enrolled in a postgraduate degree program (such as a master’s program, or higher);
• (b) Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (such as a bachelor’s degree or equivalent);
• (c) Have recently graduated with a university degree (as defined in (a) and (b) above) and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation;
• (d) Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship program and undertake the internship as part of this program.

Terms and Conditions

The internship will be for a period of five months. The Crop Trust will provide a stipend of EUR 1,200 per month. Interns must possess the legal right to live and work in Germany. Interns are required to have health insurance coverage acceptable to the German authorities. The Crop Trust can provide information on acceptable health insurance plans.

Applications

Interested candidates should submit the following:

1. A one-page motivation letter including a summary of your qualifications and experience, indicating how you meet the expected set of skills and competencies for the position and your drivers for applying.
2. Your Curriculum Vitae in English (please include your current residence address, telephone, and email address, date of birth, gender and nationality).

The above documents should be sent to: Human Resources Office, Global Crop Diversity Trust, preferably via email to trustvacancy@croptrust.org.

Deadline for applications is 20 February 2026

By submitting your application, you agree to the Crop Trust processing your personal data as described here.

The Trust is an equal opportunity employer and strives for staff diversity in gender and nationality. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.