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Marine Programme Intern

Vacancy #:	4039
Unit:	Marine Programme
Organisation:	International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
Location:	Centre for Mediterranean Cooperation, Malaga, Spain
Reporting to:	Marine Conservation Programme Manager
Work percentage:	100%
Grade:	YP
Expected start date:	15 July 2019
Type of contract:	Fixed-term (7 months)
Closing date:	28 April 2019

BACKGROUND

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) was founded in 1948 and brings together over 1,100 members (States, government agencies, NGOs and affiliates) and some 11,000 scientists and experts from 181 countries in a 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. IUCN has approximately 1,000 staff, most of whom are located in its regional and country offices, and at its Headquarters in Gland, Switzerland. IUCN is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from qualified women and men.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The IUCN center for Mediterranean cooperation, based in Málaga Spain, is looking for a marine project intern, for supporting in communication activities related with the bycatch project, Understanding Mediterranean multi-taxa “by-catch” of vulnerable species and testing mitigation” as well as for the support to other marine department’s activities.
Activities within this programme will involve preparation of news updates for the website and social media on multispecies bycatch, liasise for the small initiative “for observers on board” communication activities, and assist on the preparation of the Mediterranean sharks meeting to be organized by IUCN.

This position has an internship allowance of 550 € gross per month.

REQUIREMENTS

• MSc student in communication and/or marine environment

• Good organizational and communication skills

• Curious, autonomous, and having a capacity of analysis of synthesis of texts and technical reports

• Fluent in English and/or French

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). Please note that only selected applicants will be personally contacted for interviews.

Other job opportunities are published in the IUCN website: https://www.iucn.org/involved/jobs/

About IUCN

IUCN is a membership Union uniquely composed of both government and civil society organisations. It provides public, private and non-governmental organisations with the knowledge and tools that enable human progress, economic development and nature conservation to take place together.

Created in 1948, IUCN is now the world’s largest and most diverse environmental network, harnessing the knowledge, resources and reach of more than 1,400 Member organisations and around 16,000 experts. It is a leading provider of conservation data, assessments and analysis. Its broad membership enables IUCN to fill the role of incubator and trusted repository of best practices, tools and international standards.

IUCN provides a neutral space in which diverse stakeholders including governments, NGOs, scientists, businesses, local communities, indigenous peoples organisations and others can work together to forge and implement solutions to environmental challenges and achieve sustainable development.

Working with many partners and supporters, IUCN implements a large and diverse portfolio of conservation projects worldwide. Combining the latest science with the traditional knowledge of local communities, these projects work to reverse habitat loss, restore ecosystems and improve people’s well-being.

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