Job Description

(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.

Benefits

Terms of employment

This is a
job traineeship, and the monthly salary is Euro 1,217.13.

The contract is initially for a period of six (6) months. The contract
may be extendable based on performance and availability of funds.

Expected start date: second week of September 2026 (tentative).

Please note that eligible applicants must have the legal status to
live and work in Italy:

  • Be Italian nationals holding a valid passport
    or identity card.

  • Or be EU citizens holding a valid passport or
    identity card and confirmation of registration from the Registrar’s Office
    (Anagrafe).

  • Or Non – EU citizens holding a valid Italian
    work permit (permesso di soggiorno per lavoro subordinato).

Applications

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.

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