IUCN/UNIA’s Chair on Nature Conservation Research Intern
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The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) was founded in 1948 and brings together over 1,200 members (States, government agencies, NGOs and affiliates) and some 17,000 scientists and experts from over 160 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.
1) Support the implementation of the IUCN’s Chair research’s workplan. This includes:
a) Inventory of land uses for potential mitigation/adaptation measures of NbS in urban and peri urbans areas of Malaga (including hinterlands, shrubs lands, abandoned lands, wastelands, agriculture fields).
b) Preliminary list of potential NbS interventions for wetlands and waterbodies.
2) Administrative and communication support to development of the IUCN’s chair workplan
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• Bachelor of Science and Masters Degrees (or equivalent experience) in either a biological or environmental subject. The student should be still enrolled in an university grade in order to be able to sign an internship agreement with the university. • Experience of, and proficiency in, the practical use of GIS. • Experience in interrogating academic and spatial databases • Knowledge on ecosystems Restauration • Editing and writing skills in English and Spanish. • Proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team. • Organizational and communication skills • Fluency in written and spoken English and Spanish,, French is desirable • This position has an internship gross allowance of 650 € per month |
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