The BioInnovation Africa (BIA) project supports African-European business partnerships for biodiversity-based value chains that are based on high ethical, social, and environmental standards, including equitable benefit-sharing and the sustainable use of Africa’s genetic resources. For example, the project strengthens capacities in providing partner countries with regards to the valorisation of biodiversity, business development and ABS negotiation skills. The project also offers general advice on ABS contracts, supports the roll-out of national guidelines for benefit sharing, and facilitates knowledge exchange formats and sector dialogues among others. The overall objective of the BIA project is to promote social-ecological change and reconcile environmental and socio-economic sustainability in Cameroon, Namibia, South Africa, and Madagascar.

Your Profile

• You are studying in the fourth semester or higher in the fields of agricultural, biological, geographical, economic, political or social sciences or related disciplines.
• You have a high technical affinity and a very good knowledge of the common MS Office programmes (especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint); experience with Typo-3 for website content management or Moodle (Learning Management System) would be an asset.
• You have an interest in development policy and, particularly, in biodiversity conservation and sustainable use.
• You can quickly familiarise yourself with new tasks and are characterised by reliability, motivation, and commitment.
• You already have some experience in an (African) country or working in the field of international cooperation.
• Fluent in English and German (mandatory); French language proficiency would be a clear asset.