Are you passionate about sustainability and social impact? Do you want to work in one of the leading French companies focused on sustainable growth? If so, apply now for the Global Sustainability Human Rights Apprenticeship starting in September 2026. This position is within the Global Sustainability team based in Danone’s global headquarters in Paris (1 to 2 days/week in Rueil). 

You will have the opportunity to work closely with the Human Rights team within the Global Sustainability – People & Communities function, supporting human rights due diligence across Danone, with a particular focus on shaping and advancing the company’s global strategy for communities affected by its activities. This position entails working across global teams (e.g. procurement, operations, human resources, legal, and public affairs) as well as Danone categories and CBUs.  You’ll join an international global team that is shaping the future of social sustainability at Danone in line with our mission to bring health through food to as many people as possible. 

This apprenticeship will enable you to learn the fundamentals of social and community action, deepen your knowledge on international sustainability frameworks (UN, ILO, OECD), and understand emerging social topics. Most of all you will learn how strategic community engagement can increase business success, strengthen Danone’s commercial resilience and improve our Social License to Operate.  

 
YOUR MISSION AT DANONE: 

Within the Global Sustainability People & Communities team, this apprenticeship will take place in Paris (9th arrondissement) at the global headquarters, starting in September 2026. 

• Research and Insight Building: You will contribute to research and analysis on business and human rights, notably on community and social impact topics, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to identify key insights, best practices, and emerging trends to inform Danone’s global Social & Communities strategy. 

• Strategy support: You will actively support the structuring and roll-out of the global Social & Communities strategy, working closely with cross-functional and local teams to ensure strong framework implementation, aligned to international expectations and legal requirements. 

• Content and Deliverables Creation: You will play a central role in creating high-quality strategic documents, presentations, communication materials, toolkits and trainings that support decision-making and internal upskilling. 

• Monitoring and Follow-up: You will support the monitoring and follow-up of key initiatives, helping track progress, and consolidate feedback from local teams for continued improvement. 

• Confidentiality: You will handle sensitive and strategic information with the highest level of discretion, and professionalism, in line with Danone’s standards and values 

THE BENEFITS OF THIS APPRENTICESHIP: 

• Amazing learning opportunity on one of the most relevant topics of sustainability  

• Up to 2 days/week of remote work 

• Full reimbursement of Navigo pass 

• "Vendredi je grandis" program: development every Friday afternoon covering career, soft skills, and hard skills. 

• Benefits: company restaurant, gym, bike parking

You should be an enthusiastic self-starter who is organized, able to ask questions and challenge thinking, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines. You are expected to have a business and human rights-oriented profile and a strong interest in sustainability globally and, ideally, the agri-food sector. 

You have: 

• Good written and verbal communication skills. 

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to listen well and communicate effectively. 

• The ability to work autonomously, with excellent organizational skills and reliability. 

• Openness to learn and ask questions. 

• At ease with numbers to explore innovative ways to measure social outcomes. 

• Discretion and maturity. 

Compulsory requirements: 

• You are currently enrolled in a Master’s program in a relevant field (Business & Human rights, Social Impact, Responsible Supply Chains, International Development) 

• Strong MS Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint)  

• Proficiency in English, with excellent written and verbal communications 

During your apprenticeship, would you take notes or initiatives? 

90% of our interns and apprentices believe that Danone provides a work environment conducive to professional development thanks to the responsibilities, autonomy, and training offered (source: Happy Trainees). 

JOINING DANONE MEANS... 

• Meet Danoners with unique personalities, diverse profiles, and varied career paths
• Grow in different environments: production sites, logistics bases, research and innovation centers, or company headquarters
• Build a tailored career path suited to your personality, skills, and desires
• Learn through enriching, responsible, and educational missions 

  
Our Danoners speak out! Discover the testimony of six Danoners with very different jobs and career paths: never stop growing. 

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