European Union Representative Office
Brussels, Belgium
Vacancy #: 411
Unit: European Programme
Reporting to: Regional Biodiversity Conservation Officer
Work percentage: 100%
Expected start date: 03 September 2012
Type of contract: Fixed-term (until 01 March 2013)
Closing date: 27 July 2012
BACKGROUND
IUCN, the International Union for Conservation of Nature, helps the world find pragmatic solutions to our most pressing environmental and development challenges.
IUCN works on biodiversity, climate change, 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 1,000 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 60 offices and hundreds of partners in public, NGO and private sectors around the world.
IUCN’s European region covers the European continent, Russia and Central Asia, and includes the European Union overseas entities. Representing one third of the global membership, this is IUCN’s largest programmatic region. Four offices in Switzerland, Belgium, Georgia and Serbia coordinate action in the region. Together we strive to meet our goals for a sustainable future by using the expertise and the strength of the global IUCN network.
www.iucn.org/europe
Under the direct supervision of the IUCN Regional Biodiversity Conservation Officer, the Biodiversity Conservation Intern will support the work and projects related to species and protected areas in Europe. This will include activities such as the coordination of certain project tasks, the organisation of workshops, research on certain topics, desk studies, writing of technical reports, fundraising as well as a range of administrative activities.
This internship provides a challenging and interesting opportunity to work in a dynamic international organisation and to gain work experience in the field of EU nature conservation projects.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in the implementation of the Mediterranean Red List of Saproxylic Beetles, Dung Beetles and Butterflies, including the identification of experts, collaboration with experts and any other duties required to accomplish this task;
- Assist in the implementation of a European Red List of Pollinators, Medicinal Plants and Marine Fishes, including the identification of experts, collaboration with experts and any other duties required to accomplish this task;
- Support the development of project proposals within the European Programme that require specialized input on biodiversity issues;
- Provide specialist biodiversity conservation input into the development of the IUCN European programme;
- Represent IUCN ROfE in relevant biodiversity related meetings and workshops;
- Organise workshops and meetings;
- Provide a range of administrative support functions on a day-to-day basis (e.g. processing of invoices, consultancy contracts, etc);
- Assist in keeping track of financial management of the programme.
It is an unpaid internship, but IUCN offers a modest monthly remuneration to contribute to living expenses (lunch and transport costs).
REQUIREMENTS
- The internship has to be mandatory for gaining the diploma of the studies that the student is enrolled in, formalized by a work placement agreement/convention de stage between the academic institution and IUCN EU Representative Office;
- Studying towards an university degree in environmental sciences, biology, ecology or a relevant discipline that is relevant to biodiversity conservation;
- Affinity with the vision and mission of IUCN;
- Good organizational, administrative, reporting and communication skills;
- A motivated self-starter with an ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines without compromising the quality of outputs;
- 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.
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