International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Mandatory Internship 2026 – Nature Restoration Intern | Apply now for 7461 vacancy by 07 December 2025

IUCN Mandatory Internship 2026 – Nature Restoration Intern | Apply now for 7461 vacancy by 07 December 2025

Organization	International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
Unit	European Regional Office – Restoration / Programme and Policy Team
Post Name	Nature Restoration Intern (Mandatory Internship)
Location	Bonn, Germany – IUCN European Regional Office
Contract	Fixed-term internship up to 6 months (100% work percentage)
Start Date	12 January 2026
Closing Date	07 December 2025
Reporting To	Senior Programme Manager, European Regional Office
Remuneration	Unpaid internship; costs for travel, visa, accommodation and living expenses borne by intern or institution

• Support and follow implementation of key nature restoration projects, focusing on EU Nature Restoration Regulation and National Restoration Plans.
• Assist with research and drafting of reports, briefings, policy papers and other documents.
• Support organisation of discussions with external stakeholders and relevant meetings/events.
• Provide notes from relevant events and meetings as requested by supervisor.
• Support the team in day‑to‑day administrative functions.
• Carry out other tasks reasonably delegated by the line manager in support of the programme.

• Studying towards a relevant Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, Natural Sciences, Biology or related).
• Knowledge and familiarity with EU nature conservation and restoration policies and good understanding of EU institutions.
• Complete fluency in English, with excellent writing and editing skills.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Proven analytical, conceptual, organisational, multitasking and problem‑solving skills; detail‑ and outcome‑oriented.
• Ability to work independently on multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines without compromising quality.
• Highly motivated to learn and develop new skills, keen to bring own ideas; strong team player interested in working in an international environment.

• Must have the right to live and work in Germany for the entire internship duration; IUCN does not support visa or work permit processes.
• Must be enrolled in a university or equivalent tertiary institution: undergraduate (after at least 1 year of full‑time study) or graduate student in a relevant programme.
• Academic programme must be relevant to the internship’s duties and responsibilities.

No explicit age limit is specified; eligibility is based on student status and right to work in Germany.

Ongoing Bachelor’s or Master’s studies in Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, Natural Sciences, Biology or closely related disciplines.

Post	Vacancy #	Location	Type
Nature Restoration Intern (Mandatory Internship)	7461	Bonn, Germany	Fixed‑term, up to 6 months

No category‑wise reservation or quotas are mentioned for this internship.

No application fee is indicated.

Event	Date / Time
Application closing date	07 December 2025 (midnight Swiss time, GMT+1 / GMT+2 DST)
Expected internship start date	12 January 2026
Maximum duration	Up to 6 months (fixed‑term internship)

• Online application via IUCN HR Management System for vacancy #7461.
• Applications screened after closing date; only selected applicants contacted for interviews.
• Further selection steps are not detailed but will follow standard IUCN HR processes.

1. Open the vacancy announcement and click “Apply” in IUCN’s HRMS: https://hrms.iucn.org/vacancy/7461.
2. Create an HRMS account (if new) and complete your profile with requested information and documents.
3. Submit your application before 07 December 2025 (Swiss time); late applications are not accepted.
4. Monitor your email/HRMS account; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

This mandatory internship places you inside IUCN’s European Regional Office, supporting real nature restoration projects and EU‑level policy work, which builds practical experience at the interface of science and policy.

You will develop skills in research, policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, event organisation and international teamwork, while contributing to implementation of the EU Nature Restoration Regulation and National Restoration Plans.

IUCN is a democratic membership Union of more than 1,400 government and NGO organisations and around 16,000 experts, making it the world’s largest and most diverse environmental network.

Founded in 1948 and headquartered in Gland, Switzerland, IUCN provides conservation data, standards and tools, and a neutral platform where governments, NGOs, scientists, businesses, communities and Indigenous Peoples collaborate for sustainable development.

• This is an unpaid internship; there is no salary, pension contribution or standard staff benefits for this role.
• Interns or sponsoring institutions cover all travel, visa, accommodation and living costs.
• Students are encouraged to apply for Erasmus+ Internship grants via their universities to support costs: Erasmus+ scholarships page.
• Standard IUCN staff benefits (pension, annual leave) are not described as applying to this mandatory student internship in the vacancy text.

• Right to live and work in Germany is mandatory; IUCN will not sponsor visas or change visa status for this internship.
• Interns are expected to be flexible and willing to take on additional reasonable tasks as the programme requires.

• Apply Online – IUCN HRMS (Vacancy 7461)
• IUCN Jobs Portal
• IUCN Official Website
• IUCN Twitter

• Is this internship paid? No, it is an unpaid internship; interns bear their own costs, though Erasmus+ funding may be available via universities.
• Do I need a German visa or work permit? You must already have the right to live and work in Germany; IUCN does not assist with visas or permits.
• Who can apply? Current Bachelor’s or Master’s students in relevant environmental or related programmes who meet the eligibility criteria.
• Where is the internship based? At IUCN’s European Regional Office in Bonn, Germany.
• What is the duration? Up to 6 months, starting around 12 January 2026.
• How do I apply? Through the IUCN HRMS vacancy 7461 link before the closing date.