BACKGROUND
The IUCN European Regional Office in Brussels provides
global services to the organization and vital linkages for IUCN (and its
Members, National Committees, scientific Commissions and the global
Secretariat) to key EU institutions and other public and private actors. The
principal focus of the IUCN Office in Brussels is policy influencing and
fundraising at the EU level.http://www.iucn.org/european_union
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
IUCN is looking for a highly motivated intern for a period
of 6 months. Focus of the internship will be on assisting in our efforts to
identify potential EU funding for the IUCN global network as well as to support
our EU policy activities. Some of the specific tasks include:
Conduct research on EU policies and processes related to
nature conservation and sustainable development (eg search for upcoming events
& policy calendars, research to background information, EC consultations
etc.);
Assisting in exploring EU funding instruments (to be
specified during the internship);
Assisting in the development and circulation of the “Funding
EUpdate newsletter ;
Attending meetings and conferences and report on the
outcomes;
Assisting in interactions with the European Parliament and
European Commission;
Providing a range of administrative support functions on a
day-to-day basis.
What we offer
The internship provides a challenging and interesting
opportunity to work in a dynamic international organization and to gain work
experience in the field of EU nature conservation policies and funding
instruments. The internship takes place without financial remuneration but a
daily allowance for meals as well as a monthly public transport ticket will be
reimbursed. Preferred starting date of the internship is 1 December or 4
January 2015, depending on availability of the selected candidate and in mutual
agreement with the supervisor(s).
REQUIREMENTS
Affinity with the vision and mission of IUCN
A keen interest in and basic understanding of multilateral
environmental agreements and EU nature conservation policies
Good knowledge of EU institutional functioning and
decision-making process
Having a University degree or studying towards one
Oral and written fluency in English; good command of French
or Spanish is an asset
Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
Strong organizational skills, i.e. ability to work with
short deadlines and multiple simultaneous tasks
Highly motivated to learn and develop new skills
EU work permit
APPLICATIONS
Applicants are requested to apply online through the HR
Management System, by opening the vacancy announcement and pressing the
"Apply" button.
Applicants will be asked to create an account and submit
their profile information. Applications will not be accepted after the closing
date. The vacancy closes at midnight, Swiss time (GMT+1 / GMT+2 during Daylight
Saving Time, DST).
Other job opportunities are published in the IUCN website: http://www.iucn.org/involved/jobs/
About IUCN
IUCN, International Union for Conservation of Nature, helps
the world find pragmatic solutions to our most pressing environment and
development challenges.
IUCN works on biodiversity, energy, human livelihoods and
greening the world economy by supporting scientific research, managing field
projects all over the world, and bringing governments, NGOs, the UN and
companies together to develop policy, laws and best practice.
IUCN is the world’s oldest and largest global environmental
organization, with more than 1,200 government and NGO members and almost 11,000
volunteer experts in some 160 countries. IUCN’s work is supported by over 1,000
staff in 45 offices and hundreds of partners in public, NGO and private sectors
around the world.
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