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GLF Internship Program - Overview and Application

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Reference Number: 2461
Job Status: In-progress
Job Category: Internship
Duty Station: Home-based (Preferably in CET time zone, but all time zones welcome)

Organization: CIFOR-ICRAF
The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and World Agroforestry (ICRAF) are non-profit science institutions focused on sustainable land use, restoration, and integrated landscape management. CIFOR and ICRAF have over 65 years of combined experience in forest and agroforestry research, aiming to address global challenges related to climate change, biodiversity, energy insecurity, and food security.

Program Overview

The Global Landscapes Forum (GLF), launched in 2013 by CIFOR-ICRAF, has become the world’s largest knowledge-led forum dedicated to achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs), the Paris Climate Agreement, and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. GLF connects 35 leading organizations and millions of stakeholders globally to drive action for restoration, sustainable land management, and ecosystem preservation.

Key GLF Program Pillars:

  1. Youth & Community Engagement: Empowering youth leadership through the GLFx chapter network, the Restoration Stewards program, and Youth in Landscapes Initiative (YIL).

  2. Scaling Landscape Action: Focusing on learning (Landscape Academy) and sustainable finance.

  3. Growing the Global Movement: Using digital transformation for communication, events, and campaigns.

Duties and Responsibilities

Interns will support GLF teams based on their skills and interests. Key teams include:

  1. Youth Program Team & YIL: Interns will assist with outreach, program planning, social media content creation, and supporting youth leadership.

  2. GLFx Program Team: Interns will support GLFx chapters, focusing on local restoration efforts, content creation, and community engagement.

  3. Communication Team: Interns will work on digital communications, including social media, multimedia content, event coverage, and audience engagement.

  4. Knowledge Team: Interns will assist with event coordination, speaker engagement, and organizing the GLF Knowledge Hub.

Qualifications

  • Enrolled in or recently graduated from a Master's in Environmental Sciences, Sustainable Development, or similar fields.

  • Alternatively, a BSc with 2 years of related experience.

  • Proficiency in English (additional languages like Spanish, French, Portuguese are an asset).

  • Strong organizational and communication skills.

  • Experience with social media content creation or event management is a plus.

  • Experience with WordPress, Canva, and Trello is an asset.

  • Comfort with remote work.

Terms and Conditions

  • Full-time internship (9 months: February 2025 – December 2025).

  • Compensation based on experience and location.

  • Home-based work (preferred CET time zone).

  • Applications open until 30 June 2025 (priority deadline: 15 January 2025).

How to Apply

  • Submit a cover letter (no longer than one page) and resume in PDF format.

  • Mention in the cover letter which team you wish to apply for and if you are open to other teams.

  • Visit the CIFOR-ICRAF career site to apply.

For more information about CIFOR-ICRAF and the GLF internship program, visit CIFOR-ICRAF's website.

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Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and World Agroforestry (ICRAF

United Nations Avenue, Gigiri,Nairobi

World Agroforestry (ICRAF) is an international research organization that focuses on the role of trees in agricultural landscapes. Established in 1978 and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, ICRAF is part of the CGIAR network, alongside CIFOR, and aims to improve the well-being of rural populations by integrating trees into farming systems.

ICRAF's work addresses key challenges such as food security, climate change, and sustainable land use. By promoting agroforestry—the integration of trees with crops and livestock—ICRAF seeks to improve agricultural productivity, enhance environmental sustainability, and increase resilience to climate change.

Key Areas of Focus:

Agroforestry Systems: Promoting the integration of trees into agricultural landscapes to enhance food production, soil health, and biodiversity.

Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation: Supporting farmers in adopting agroforestry practices that help mitigate and adapt to climate change impacts.

Livelihoods: Strengthening the economic and social well-being of farmers by improving access to marketable products from trees and enhancing the productivity of agricultural systems.

Sustainable Land Management: Ensuring that land-use practices are sustainable, restoring degraded lands, and improving soil fertility.

ICRAF works in over 40 countries and collaborates with farmers, governments, and research institutions to develop solutions that promote sustainable agricultural development and improve food security.

Both CIFOR and ICRAF contribute significantly to the global movement toward sustainable land and forest management, with a focus on achieving positive outcomes for both people and the environment