Intern – European Programme_ IUCN Brussels
Vacancy announcement - IUCN Regional Office for Europe, Brussels
Intern – European Programme
Duration: 6 months full time – March 1 – August 31, 2008
Duty station: IUCN Regional Office for Europe, Brussels
Supervisor: Dr. Paul Grigoriev, Regional Programme Coordinator
E-mail: paul.grigoriev@iucn.org, Tel. +32 (0) 2 739 3007
Background
IUCN – The World Conservation Union
IUCN was founded in 1948 and brings together nearly 1,100 members (States, government agencies, NGOs and affiliates) and some 10,000 scientists and experts from 181 countries in an unique worldwide partnership. Its mission is to influence, encourage and assist societies throughout the world to conserve the integrity and diversity of nature and to ensure that any use of natural resources is equitable and ecologically sustainable.
The World Conservation Union supports and develops cutting-edge conservation science, implements this research in field projects around the world, and then links both research and results to local, national, regional and global policy by convening dialogues between governments, civil society and the private sector.
The IUCN European Programme
The IUCN European Programme is looking for a highly motivated intern for a period of 6 months to assist with various activities relating to the implementation of the European Programme.
IUCN’s Europe Programme covers an area stretching from Greenland to Kamchatka, and includes the European Union Member States, Eastern and South Eastern Europe, the Russian Federation, most countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States and the Southern Caucasus. IUCN has over 360 members in Europe.
The Regional Office for Europe, located in Brussels, is part of the IUCN global network. It implements the IUCN European Programme through a diverse portfolio of projects, implemented through the Brussels Office, and three Programme Offices: in Moscow (for Russia and CIS), Belgrade (for South-Eastern Europe), and Tbilisi (for the Southern Caucasus).
Tasks and Responsibilities
Within the framework of the IUCN European Programme, the intern will:
• Compile background information on various projects in the European region
• Attend a variety of meetings and report on them
• Contribute to the organisation of a conference on the results of an EU research project on Governance and Ecosystem Management for the Conservation of Biodiversity (to be held in Brussels, April 2008)
• Support the work of the European Programme team – contribute to the development of project proposals, assist in the supervision of project implementation, organize meetings and maintain records, and strengthen ties and communication with the IUCN constituency in the pan-European region
• Assist in the daily activities within the European Programme, including performing administrative tasks
In collaboration with the Regional Programme Coordinator, opportunities for integrating study related interests into the tasks and activities may be offered.
Conditions
The internship is unpaid but € 600 per month will be provided for living costs. Candidates must be registered students with an academic institution for the duration of the internship and should have EU citizenship.
Key qualifications
• A keen interest in and basic understanding of issues relating to the conservation of biodiversity
• Studying towards a degree or equivalent in Environmental Studies, Natural Resources Management, Conservation Biology, International Relations or related field
• Good organisation and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines
• A team player with a strong interest to work in an international environment
• Excellent written and spoken English skills (other languages are an asset)
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Willingness and ability to travel and occasionally work extended hours upon short notice
Applications
Applicants who meet the qualification requirements are requested to submit their CV, a one page letter of motivation and the contact details of two referees at the latest by January 31, 2008 by e-mail to Dr. Paul Grigoriev, Regional Programme Coordinator at paul.grigoriev@iucn.org
For any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us:
IUCN Regional Office for Europe
Boulevard Louis Schmidt 64
1040 Brussels
Belgium
Tel: ++ 32 2 739 30 07
Fax: ++ 32 2 732 94 99
www.iucneurope.org
www.iucn.org
World Headquarters IUCN, Rue Mauverney 28, CH-1196 Gland, Switzerland, Tel: ++ 41 22 999 0001; Fax: ++ 41 22 999 0002
Intern – European Programme
Duration: 6 months full time – March 1 – August 31, 2008
Duty station: IUCN Regional Office for Europe, Brussels
Supervisor: Dr. Paul Grigoriev, Regional Programme Coordinator
E-mail: paul.grigoriev@iucn.org, Tel. +32 (0) 2 739 3007
Background
IUCN – The World Conservation Union
IUCN was founded in 1948 and brings together nearly 1,100 members (States, government agencies, NGOs and affiliates) and some 10,000 scientists and experts from 181 countries in an unique worldwide partnership. Its mission is to influence, encourage and assist societies throughout the world to conserve the integrity and diversity of nature and to ensure that any use of natural resources is equitable and ecologically sustainable.
The World Conservation Union supports and develops cutting-edge conservation science, implements this research in field projects around the world, and then links both research and results to local, national, regional and global policy by convening dialogues between governments, civil society and the private sector.
The IUCN European Programme
The IUCN European Programme is looking for a highly motivated intern for a period of 6 months to assist with various activities relating to the implementation of the European Programme.
IUCN’s Europe Programme covers an area stretching from Greenland to Kamchatka, and includes the European Union Member States, Eastern and South Eastern Europe, the Russian Federation, most countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States and the Southern Caucasus. IUCN has over 360 members in Europe.
The Regional Office for Europe, located in Brussels, is part of the IUCN global network. It implements the IUCN European Programme through a diverse portfolio of projects, implemented through the Brussels Office, and three Programme Offices: in Moscow (for Russia and CIS), Belgrade (for South-Eastern Europe), and Tbilisi (for the Southern Caucasus).
Tasks and Responsibilities
Within the framework of the IUCN European Programme, the intern will:
• Compile background information on various projects in the European region
• Attend a variety of meetings and report on them
• Contribute to the organisation of a conference on the results of an EU research project on Governance and Ecosystem Management for the Conservation of Biodiversity (to be held in Brussels, April 2008)
• Support the work of the European Programme team – contribute to the development of project proposals, assist in the supervision of project implementation, organize meetings and maintain records, and strengthen ties and communication with the IUCN constituency in the pan-European region
• Assist in the daily activities within the European Programme, including performing administrative tasks
In collaboration with the Regional Programme Coordinator, opportunities for integrating study related interests into the tasks and activities may be offered.
Conditions
The internship is unpaid but € 600 per month will be provided for living costs. Candidates must be registered students with an academic institution for the duration of the internship and should have EU citizenship.
Key qualifications
• A keen interest in and basic understanding of issues relating to the conservation of biodiversity
• Studying towards a degree or equivalent in Environmental Studies, Natural Resources Management, Conservation Biology, International Relations or related field
• Good organisation and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines
• A team player with a strong interest to work in an international environment
• Excellent written and spoken English skills (other languages are an asset)
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Willingness and ability to travel and occasionally work extended hours upon short notice
Applications
Applicants who meet the qualification requirements are requested to submit their CV, a one page letter of motivation and the contact details of two referees at the latest by January 31, 2008 by e-mail to Dr. Paul Grigoriev, Regional Programme Coordinator at paul.grigoriev@iucn.org
For any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us:
IUCN Regional Office for Europe
Boulevard Louis Schmidt 64
1040 Brussels
Belgium
Tel: ++ 32 2 739 30 07
Fax: ++ 32 2 732 94 99
www.iucneurope.org
www.iucn.org
World Headquarters IUCN, Rue Mauverney 28, CH-1196 Gland, Switzerland, Tel: ++ 41 22 999 0001; Fax: ++ 41 22 999 0002
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