Sustainable Development Goals Bayer Fellowship - International Public Affairs Team

Job Description

Bayer is a global enterprise with core competencies in the Life Science fields of health care and agriculture. Its products and services are designed to benefit people and improve their quality of life. At Bayer you have the opportunity to be part of a culture where we value the passion of our employees to innovate and give them the power to change.

Sustainable Development Goals Bayer Fellowship - International Public Affairs Team

This role is based out of Bayer’s Washington, DC office. The Fellowship position is for 6-12 months and is half-time (20 hours per week) and paid.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role are, under the supervision of the Head of International Public Affairs (IPA), to:

• Support project management and preparation of Bayer’s participation in major global conferences, among others UN Climate Change Conference, UN Biodiversity Conference, G20/B20, Davos, Fall and Spring World Bank Meetings.
• Write blogs, articles and talking points on issues related to health and development, food security, women’s health, innovation and the SDGs;
• Research on relevant topics;
• Support the relations with key international organizations, networks and stakeholders;

WHO YOU ARE

Your success will be driven by your demonstration of our LIFE values. More specifically related to this position, Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• Excellent written communications skills;
• Research experience;
• Project management experience.
• Experience working in or with international organizations (such as the UN System, World Bank, etc);
• Educational background with a focus in international relations, development issues, public affairs, or communications;
• Experience building partnerships in the private, public or nonprofit sectors;
• Excellent understanding of current political, environmental, economic and development affairs;
• Understanding of the international stakeholder landscape, their interactions and relevance for Bayer;

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent English skills. Spanish and/or German language skills are a plus.

YOUR APPLICATION

Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and you have the “Passion to Innovate” and the “Power to Change”, we encourage you to apply now. To all recruitment agencies: Bayer does not accept unsolicited third party resumes.

Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below.

To apply, please send your resume.

Location: United States: District of Columbia: Washington