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Internship - sustainable food supply chains

CompanyWWF Belgium
LocationBrussels
Work ModeOn Site
PostedDecember 19, 2025
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will conduct research on supply chain sustainability and prepare outreach materials for advocacy efforts. They will also coordinate feedback from partner organizations and assist in organizing events.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
85
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
WWF is a global independent organization for nature conservation. Born in 1961, WWF coordinates more than 1,300 projects in 100 countries. The mission: Stop the environmental degradation in the world and build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature. By following the organization on LinkedIn, you have the opportunity to follow the latest news and vacancies. Discover WWF’s projects on wwf.be and follow us on Facebook (WWF Belgium) and Twitter (WWF-Belgique, WWF-België). The principles WWF: o is global, independent, multicultural, apolitical o acts both locally and globally. o uses the most reliable and the most recent scientific information to assess each problem and identify solutions o seeks dialogue and avoid unnecessary confrontations o build concrete conservation solutions through a combination of field projects, policy initiatives, capacity building and education work o involve local communities and indigenous peoples in the planning and implementation of its field programs, respecting their culture and economic needs o operates efficiently in terms of cost and uses donor funds in the most transparent way
About the Role

Are you ready to be part of something great?

The Intern in Policy and Business engagement will support our advocacy and engagement on responsible and deforestation-free supply chains of food commodities towards decision-makers and businesses in Belgium.


Deep dive into the role

  • Carry out research assignments with external partners on supply chain sustainability and synthesize findings to inform WWF’s advocacy and business engagement on deforestation- and conversion-free supply chains.
  • Consult and coordinate feedback from partner organisations and experts
  • Prepare outreach materials (briefings, reports, infographics, videos, newsletters, social media posts) for professional audiences either internally or with external suppliers.
  • Help with the organization of events for professional audiences.


Who will you collaborate with

  • You will be part of our Policy & Business team that leads WWF-Belgium’s political work and engagement with private sector actors.
  • You will work closely with the Program Manager Forest on our project ‘Transition to deforestation-free supply chains in Belgium’


This is a good match for you if

  • You hold a Master’s degree or equivalent experience in a domain that is relevant to the position
  • You have a strong interest in, and sound knowledge of, global food supply chains and the related environmental and social issues
  • You can demonstrate solid research skills and good professional communication (will be tested in the interview process) 
  • You are fluent in either French or Dutch and have professional working proficiency in the other language. You also have full professional proficiency in English.
  • You have good organization skills and attention to detail
  • You are keen to work for an environmental NGO within a global network and adhere to WWF’s values


Ready to join us in our mission? Here is what’s in it for YOU

  • The chance to contribute to one of WWF’s global priorities and to interact with colleagues in Belgium and globally
  • Gaining insights into translating science to inform policymaking and business engagement
  • Gaining experience in the engagement of professional stakeholders (experts, businesses, government officials)
  • A 6-months to 1-year paid internship (CIP/BIS).

Key Skills
Research SkillsCommunicationOrganizationAttention to DetailFood Supply ChainsEnvironmental Issues
Categories
Environmental & SustainabilityFood & BeverageGovernment & Public Sector