Intern - EU Liaison and EU Funding Support
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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. Expected starting date of the internship is 1 July 2013.
- Collaborate with IUCN offices worldwide regarding their funding applications to the European Commission
- Conduct research on EU policy developments and EU funding instruments (to be specified)
- Assist in the development and circulation of the “EUpdate Newsletter” and “Funding information update”
- Attend meetings and conferences and report on the outcomes
- Assist in activities organized in the framework of the EP Intergroup on Climate Change, Biodiversity and Sustainable Development
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• The internship has to be mandatory or an optional course for gaining the diploma of the studies that the student is enrolled in (to be formalized by a work placement agreement/convention de stage between the academic institution and IUCN EU Representative Office) • Affinity with the vision and mission of IUCN • A keen interest in and basic understanding of issues relating to the conservation of biodiversity • Very good knowledge of EU policy-making • Studying towards a Master degree • Oral and written fluency in English; good command of French is an asset • Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office applications • Strong interpersonal skills • Ability to work with short deadlines and multiple simultaneous tasks • Highly motivated to learn and develop new skills. |
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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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