(RFP500571)
Job Trainee, Communications and
Administration
(Temporary assignment, 6 months) (Rome,
Italy)
The Organization
The
Agroecology Coalition (www.agroecology-coalition.org) is hosted by Bioversity International in Rome, Italy.
Its purpose is to accelerate the food system transformation through agroecology.
It is composed of more than 550 members, including governments, regional
commissions and organizations (farmers' associations, indigenous peoples'
associations, research organizations, CSOs/NGOs, UN agencies, and
philanthropy).
https://agroecology-coalition.org/
The Agroecology Coalition secretariat is located at the
Bioversity International headquarters in Rome.
About
the position
Based in Rome, Italy, and under the direct supervision of
the Communications Officer, the trainee will provide general support to the
work of the Agroecology Coalition and assist with communication and
administrative tasks related to the Coalition's activities.
Responsibilities
* Assist with the creation of social media content and the
curation of Coalition's social media channels.
* Assist with the monitoring and analysis of the
Coalition's social media channels.
* Assist with website management, update and maintenance.
* Assist with the drafting of the monthly internal and quarterly
external newsletter and other communication materials.
* Assist with setting up meetings (Working Groups, biannual
General Assembly, Constituency Calls, etc.), and taking minutes.
* Assist in maintaining contact database and members area
on the website up to date up to date
* Assist with event organization (e.g. logistics, travel
arrangements).
* Assist with collecting some
documentation related to accounting (invoices, travel reimbursements).
* Undertake other related duties as required (e.g.
translation/ proofreading).
Requirements
Essential Requirements
* Secondary school education
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite packages.
* Working knowledge of the English language, both written
and spoken.
* Good interpersonal, communications and teamwork skills,
courtesy and tact, and the ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with people of different cultural and national backgrounds.
* Good skills in personal organization and priority setting.
Desirable Requirements
* Previous internship experience.
* University degree in communications, marketing,
journalism, political sciences or related fields of studies.
* Working Knowledge of graphic design tools and video
editing.
* Working knowledge of additional languages (e.g. Spanish).
* Work experience in an international environment and on
food system related topics.
For complete job description and to apply, visit:
https://bioversityinternational.zohorecruit.eu/jobs/Careers/11911000015968129/RFP500571---Job-Trainee-Communications-and-Administration-Agroecology-Coalition-Temporary-Assignment---6-months-Rome-Italy
HOW TO APPLY:
Please apply online through the website (https://alliancebioversityciat.org/careers) no later than 5 July 2026, attaching a curriculum vitae, motivation letter, both in English, and contact information of at least three referees (e.g. names, email address). Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.