The Paris Peace Forum is a French initiative launched in 2018 to create a multi-actor platform in Paris to address global governance issues. Throughout the year, the Forum works to strengthen the governance of global commons, such as space, cyberspace, or the oceans, and improve the international management of global issues, the development of AI and disruptive technologies, or the ecological and social transition of the economy. Its annual event gathers heads of state, government and international organization, as well as civil society and private sector leaders, around concrete initiatives with an emphasis on the global South.

The team of the Permanent Secretariat of the association, composed of varied and versatile profiles (diplomacy, public relations, communication, programming, operations, etc.), is currently looking for an intern to reinforce its Agriculture & Nutrition program.

 

He/she will be responsible for the following tasks:

 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

He/She will be responsible for the following tasks:

  • Assist in the consolidation of the North-South Coalition for Sustainable Agriculture and in the animation of the private sector and civil society contributions to the “Nutrition for Growth” Summit;
  • Draft reports and notes on agricultural and nutrition international policies;
  • Monitor international news on agriculture & nutrition and summarize relevant reports.

  

RESEARCH PROFILE

  • Education: Master 1 or 2;
  • Areas of specialization: International Relations, Public Affairs, International Development, Agriculture & Nutrition;
  • Proficiency in English and French, both written and oral (C1 level or equivalent required);
  • Mastery of office software (Microsoft Office Suite) and digitally savvy.

 

SKILLS & QUALITIES REQUIRED

  • Excellent writing skills;
  • Thoroughness, autonomy and initiative;
  • Ability to work as part of a team;
  • Ability to adapt and work to tight deadlines.

 

 CONDITIONS

  • Full-time, fixed-term contract for a period of 4-6 months, starting mid-April. Meal tickets and reimbursement of 50% of the cost of transportation.
  • The offices of the Permanent Secretariat of the Paris Peace Forum are in Paris (15th arrondissement).
  • Through its recruitment policy, the Forum is committed to diversity while evaluating applications in a fair manner, and respects and promotes equal opportunities. We welcome all uniqueness and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment.
  • The Paris Peace Forum is committed to discrimination prevention and equal opportunity. All our positions are open to people with disabilities.

 

Interested candidates should send a CV and cover letter to job@parispeaceforum.org with “Internship Agriculture & Nutrition Program” in the subject line.