Internship: shaping the water & climate agenda

Join For Water is an international NGO working to guarantee the right to water today and for future generations by ensuring access to water and sustainably managing water resources. Join For Water places advocacy at the heart of its mission to guarantee the right to water for present and future generations. By connecting local actions with global impact, the organisation seeks to influence policy, mobilise stakeholders, and strengthen the voice of civil society in water resource management.

The global climate agenda (Paris Agreement, COP processes, NDCs, NAPs) serves as the central framework for Join For Water’s advocacy efforts. Given that climate change has a direct impact on water resources, water security is recognized as a vital aspect of climate adaptation and resilience.

At the local level, we run pilot projects that generate valuable lessons and evidence to inform advocacy at higher scales. At the national level, we want to focus on influencing regulatory frameworks, shaping implementation mechanisms, and setting the political agenda within the climate context. On the international stage, Join For Water aims to ensure that water remains a key priority in global climate discussions by partnering with civil society coalitions and engaging in forums such as COP.

Join us!

We are looking for an intern for shaping the water & climate agenda (m/v/x)

Are you passionate about water, climate change, and human rights? Do you want to contribute to global efforts in shaping policies that ensure sustainable water access for future generations? Are you looking for an opportunity to make a real impact on an international scale?

If so, we are looking for a motivated intern to support our policy and advocacy work. You will contribute to refining our international advocacy agenda and help identify where Join For Water can have the greatest impact.

This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in international advocacy, deepen your understanding of climate and water policy, and actively shape Join For Water’s strategy in Europe and beyond.

Your key tasks

Investigate whether Join For Water has a distinct role to play in agenda-setting around water and climate at international and EU levels, by, ideally, leveraging from national water and climate agendas in our partner countries.

• Analyse where leverage points exist for Join For Water to engage effectively.
• Identify priority themes and topics for the organisation to focus on in the coming years.
• Identify how we can best work to ensure that the voices of communities and civil society remain central in climate and water debates.
• Provide recommendations on opportunities and advocacy methods suited to Join For Water’s mission and capacities.