This is a temporary position 

Do you enjoy collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders, manage and analyse data on best practices and writing policy briefs?  And do you want to be part of the landscape restoration movement? Then we invite you to read further and apply for this temporary position!  

Your temporary role  

Aligning policies across sectors and levels of government is crucial for effective landscape restoration. Without strong coordination and integration, efforts can become fragmented or even work against one another. Well-aligned policies help ensure that national programmesrespond to local needs and deliver greater impact.  

In practice, however, achieving this alignment is challenging. Agencies often operate independently or pursue competing priorities. In this role, you will identify and develop case studies that highlight good practices at all levels of governance for promoting policy coherence in landscapes and seascapes, helping to build a global case study database. You will collaborate with the Policy & Impact team and report to the Head of Policy. 

Your responsibilities  

• Identify and select relevant case studies on policy coherence good and promising practices in landscape and seascape restoration 

• Analyse qualitative and quantitative data to review evidence, extract key lessons and success factors 

• Contribute to the development and structuring of a case study database 

• Support the synthesis of findings into clear, accessible outputs 

• Collaborate with team members, research collaborators and contribute to ongoing policy research activities 

What do you bring? 

We know that experience comes in different forms. If this role excites you and you recognise yourself in most of the points below, we warmly encourage you to apply. 

• Post‑graduate degree, preferably in environmental policy, ecology, sustainable development, or a related field, with at least 2–3 years’ experience in environmental policy  

• Strong analytical and research skills, including data analysis, case study research, and policy brief writing  

• Ability to synthesise complex information into clear, practical insights  

• Strong interest in landscape restoration, governance, and policy integration  

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; comfortable working with diverse international stakeholders  

• Available for six months (starting ASAP) and eligible to work in the Netherlands 

 We offer you 

• The opportunity to contribute to long-term sustainable and social impact across continents 

• A salary range between EUR 3.160 - 3.750 gross based on a full-time contract depending on your level of work experience. 

• A dynamic, international environment with passionate colleagues. 

• Holiday allowance of 8%, and pension scheme. 

• We work in a hybrid way, that means at least 50% of your time you work at our Amsterdam office, and you could work the other days from home. 

• A welcoming office space and a value-driven team 

Commonland Foundation 

Commonland is an international non-profit that supports people and organisations to restore landscapes and shape a regenerative future for all. With our holistic approach – underpinned by the 4 Returns Framework – people and organisations all over the world are working with nature and their community to restore landscapes.  

Our core values are empowering each other, putting words into action and being compassionate and honest. These guiding principles guide our actions, strengthen our culture, and help us determine whether we are on the right path to fulfilling our ambitious goals. 

How to apply? 

We are excited to learn more about you and how your competencies fit this role. Please submit your CV via the application link before 21.05.2026 and answer a few questions related to the key criteria for this position. Your responses will help inform our selection process. 

We are committed to an inclusive and fair recruitment process and encourage thoughtful, authentic responses. We kindly ask applicants not to use AI tools such as ChatGPT when completing their application. All applications are reviewed by our team, not by AI systems. As we carefully review each submission and have limited capacity, we may close the application window once enough applications are received. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply as early as possible. 

If you have any questions about this position, please contact Victoria Gutierrez, Head of Global Policy, victoria.gutierrez@commonland.com.  

 
We believe it is essential to centre and prioritise a wide diversity of voices and experiences in our work. Hence, we warmly encourage applications from people with diverse identities and backgrounds.