Intern - EU Liaison and EU funding Support

Intern - EU Liaison and EU funding Support

Status: Open (currently receiving applications)

Vacancy #: 375

Unit: European Union Liaison Office

Location: European Union Representative Office, Brussels, Belgium

Reporting to: EU Liaison Officer

Work percentage: 100%

Function group: -

Expected start date: 25 June 2012

Type of contract: Fixed-term (until 24 December 2012)

Closing date: 06 June 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 andhundreds 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.

REQUIREMENTS

• Affinity with the vision and mission of IUCN
• The internship has to be mandatory or optional course 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)
• A keen interest in and basic understanding of issues relating to the conservation of biodiversity
• Very good knowledge of EU policy-making, especially the development and cooperation policy
• Studying towards a Bachelor or 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.

APPLICATIONS

Applicants are requested to apply online through the HR Management System, by opening the vacancy announcement and pressing the "Apply" button at:

https://hrms.iucn.org/iresy/index.cfm?event=vac.show&vacId=375

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).

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

Internships at Camfed

Camfed offers internship placements to students or post-graduates who are planning a career in development. Interns are generally required on an as needed basis and this is an on-going call for applications.

Interns will provide support to Camfed staff across a range of disciplines—from fund-raising to enterprise and leadership and from monitoring and evaluation to programme activities. This breadth of exposure will allow interns to gain wide-ranging experience in the development sector.

Internships are office-based in Cambridge and offered on a voluntary basis for the first three months. Modest daily expenses for food and work-related travel will be covered during this time. On successful completion of the first three months, there is the option for applicants to be offered a further three month internship. This will be paid at minimum wage, with five days of paid holiday. Ideally, interns will be able to work for Camfed on a full-time basis.

Previous interns have been offered permanent positions within Camfed and have gone on to gain employment in other charities as a result of their experience.

If you are interested in being considered for a placement within Camfed, please send your CV and letter of application to hr@camfed.org.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Art in Tanzania (AIT)

Internship Coordinator / Team Leader Vacancy at Art in Tanzania (AIT) Jobs in Tanzania June 2012

Description
Art in Tanzania (AIT) is a self-sustainable Non Government Organization (NGO) registered in Tanzania, Zanzibar, Ethiopia and Finland. Established in Dar es Salaam in 2001, Art in Tanzania currently has volunteer
and internship centers in Dar es Salaam, Moshi, the Maasai tribal lands, Karatu, and Zanzibar. Over the course of a year, AIT receives over 1,000 volunteers and interns, with approximately 100 volunteers/interns in country at one time. The volunteer’s community work focuses on assisting in Educational, Cultural and Medical projects including Nursery, Primary and Secondary Education assistance, Orphan care, Women’s Groups, HIV awareness, Adult English Classes, Music production, Arts & Handicrafts and Magazine publishing.

Art in Tanzania’s Mission: Advancement of community development through volunteer and intern projects in the fields of education, HIV/AIDS awareness, construction, sports programs and orphan care and the development of media (Mzuka Records and Fiesta Magazine) to promote social awareness.To learn more about our foundation please visit our website: www.artintanzania.org

Job description:
Art in Tanzania is looking for a hard-working Internship Coordinator/Team Leader, who will be committed to the management of volunteers, interns and local staff as well as the development of Art in Tanzania’s Community Projects at our Dar es Salaam Headquarters.

Application Deadline: 15 June 2012

REGLAP Communications Intern

Background

The Regional Learning and Advocacy Programme for Vulnerable Dryland Communities is a consortium of agencies that promotes lesson learning and documents good practice.Its focus is on strengthening dryland resilience in the Horn of Africa and advocating for improved policy and practice among governments, NGOs and other stakeholders.

The Consortium currently includes: CARE, Cordaid, Dan Church Aid, IUCN, Save the Children and is led by Oxfam GB.

The REGLAP programme is currently funded by ECHO’s Drought Risk Reduction Action Plan (DRRAP), and will operate from Jan 2012 to June 2013 focusing on three result areas:

• Evidence based DRR good practice is identified or developed, and disseminated to governments, NGOs and other stakeholders.
• National governments and key stakeholders are including DRR good practice in their strategies/plans.
•  Increased agreement by DRRAP partners, and other key organisations, on priorities for building resilience for joint advocacy and implementation.

REGLAP 4 has the following structure:

1. Country Advocacy Groups (consisting of a country lead, CSO national network and other interested agencies) will advocate on the key constraints to resilience building for the drylands among governments and other key actors.

2. Regional Learning Groups on key issues (community approaches, water, and the evidence base for advocacy), will develop good practice models and guidance, and strengthen the evidence base for dryland resilience promotion.

3. The REGLAP Secretariat will support the country and learning groups and co-ordinate the project.

REGLAP collaborates closely with local CSOs and networks, governments, research organisations and ECHO DRRAP partners including FAO, UNDP DDC, UNICEF and UNISDR.

We are looking for a bright and capable communications intern, ideally a postgraduate, who is looking to start a career in international development work, or who is early on in their career and looking to gain more experience in a large international organisation.

Objectives of the placement

The intern will work with the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Manager to support the communications work of the project. This will include supporting the production and dissemination of the REGLAP outputs including a good practice journal, studies, technical briefs and good practice principles.

Facilitate communication with partners and interested others through an e-list of developments.

Maintain the REGLAP webpage and a database of key good practice documents.

Help organise events such as meetings and workshops and take minutes as required.

What we are looking for

• Candidates from under-represented backgrounds within the regional office. Candidates form arid areas and women are particularly encouraged to apply.
• High-potential candidates who can demonstrate some level of leadership and initiative either inside or outside of the work arena.
• Candidates who are committed to drylands development and social justice.
• High level of computer literacy including word, web use and excel.
• Ideally a postgraduate qualification or at the minimum good first degree (any subject)
• Good written, communications and numeracy skills.
• Confidence to build relationships and work effectively with others at all levels
• Available to commit for 6 months and to travel as required.
• No more than 3 years after finishing university/postgraduate study.

What we can offer

We can offer a 6-month placement with a monthly stipend of KES 30,101.

You will be supported in your career development through a development plan.

Although the purpose of this internship is not to facilitate longer-term employment within Oxfam, assistants will be encouraged to apply competitively to any opportunities arising within Oxfam as appropriate.

To apply

Please send a CV and covering letter outlining why you think you would be suitable for this opportunity, referring to the criteria above, to hecajobs@oxfam.org.uk by 18th June 2012.

Please indicate in the subject line the post you are applying for.

The intern would start as soon as possible.

CHOOSING A CAREER PATH

CAREER PATH

Is Form Four the best time for a student to choose their life-long career? If so, are there proper systems that give them a peek into what a particular career entails?

These are some of the issues that final-year students in Kenyan high schools face, as confirmed recently during a career day at Loreto High School in Limuru.

The education system requires that before the final examinations (KCSE) in October, students select the universities they want to join and the courses they wish to pursue.

The disciplines offered in universities are massive, and as long as a student attains the required grade, they are admitted to these institutions.

Read More: http://www.nation.co.ke/Features/DN2/Career+selection+still+a+dilemma+for+students+

UNIADS Internship

Vacancy No.: UNAIDS/12/ISHI1 Title: Internship with UNAIDS Contract type: Internship Duration of contract:  From six weeks to three months	Date: Application Deadline: 31 January 2013 (244 day(s) until closing deadline) Internships Organization unit: AI UNAIDS Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (AI) All duty stations including Geneva
Main tasks and Responsibilities of the Position: To be provided by the respective Supervisor and reflected in the Terms of Reference for the internship.
Candidates for internships at UNAIDS must be engaged in a course of post-secondary studies leading to a formal qualification in an approved university programme at the under-graduate or post-graduate level.
Contractual Terms and Conditions:  - Ability to work effectively in teams, adapt and integrate easily with the team, work cooperatively in support of team objectives. - Ability to convey ideas and thoughts in a clear and convincing way in one-on-one discussions or groups presentations and can produce clear correspondence and written reports. - Ability to effective apply their knowledge and skills to the job, and to consistently learn and improve performance. - Ability to show initiative and enthusiasm in their work, effectively organize and manage time, and deliver high-quality results in line with agreed objectives. - Ability to innovate and find new ways of working and improving results while maintaining a strong service orientation. - Ability to take ownership of assigned responsibilities, to be productive, fulfill commitments and use resources responsibly.

Find out more:- https://erecruit.unaids.org/public/

UNFPA Internship Programme

Objectives of the Programme

The UNFPA Internship Programme offers a small group of outstanding students the opportunity to acquire direct exposure to UNFPA operations. It is designed to complement development-oriented studies with practical experience in various aspects of UNFPA work.

Applicants should have expressed interest in the field of development; ability to adapt to new environments and work with individuals from different cultural backgrounds. Interns work under the supervision of a staff member at UNFPA. The background of the interns is matched with the needs of the organization. 

Qualifying for an Internship

Candidates for the internship programme are selected on a competitive basis. The profiles of the interns are matched with the needs of the organization. The following qualifications are required for consideration:

---Students should be enrolled in an advanced degree programme or have recently graduated;
---Students must have written and spoken proficiency in English; fluency in French, Spanish or Arabic is an asset;

Application Procedures for Candidates

UNFPA has established an electronic application management system. This system allows applicants to create a candidate profile, which can be updated regularly.

Applicants interested in participating in UNFPA's Internship Programme at Headquarters in New York should apply through UNFPA's electronic application management system. Please find the link https://erecruit.partneragencies.org/erecruit.html 
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Find more :http://www.unfpa.org/public/about/employment/internship.htm

IHF- Volunteer

Volunteer to help children in Kenya, Bali, Thailand and Indonesia

The International Humanity Foundation (IHF) is seeking forward-thinking, dynamic individuals of allages/backgrounds to contribute to our orphanage and education centers in Kenya, Thailand or Indonesia. IHF has grown over the past 25 years under the visionary leadership of Carol Sasaki, CEO and the dedication of thousands of volunteers from around the world.

IHF
is distinct from other NGO’s in this field as we practice the ‘Pass it on’ ethos in marginalized regions. We offer the privilege of education to those who without our organization could not reach it. IHF has no central headquarters, as each center is a product of its environment and follows the cultural code and norms of its host country. IHF volunteers teach English, computer and math classes as well as maintaining 
relationships with local staff and the local population at every centre.

 Those interested in volunteering at an IHF centre are required to complete a level of pre-trip duties in order to gain an understanding of how grassroots organizations function.
Find more information: http://www.charityjob.com/jobs/240664/volunteer-opportunity-for-kenya

UNICEF- Internship Programme

Internship Programme

Overview

The UNICEF Internship Programme offers eligible/qualified students at both Headquarters and country offices the opportunity to acquire direct practical experience in UNICEF's work under the direct supervision of experienced UNICEF staff.

Eligibility requirements

·         You need to be a currently-enrolled graduate or post-graduate student in a field related to UNICEF’s interests.

·         You must be enrolled during the full duration of the proposed internship period.  At this time we do not accept undergraduates. 

·         You should be fluent in English and one other UNICEF working language i.e. French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian or Chinese.  

·         Your academic performance should be excellent, as demonstrated by recent university or institution records.

·         Your application for an internship should be supported by your university or related institution.

·         A minimum requirement is a letter from one of your professors supporting your application. This is only needed when an internship assignment has been offered to you.

·         Applicants must have a demonstrated interest in the field of international development, particularly in areas of UNICEF priorities.

·         Ability to adapt and work in a multi-cultural setting.
Has strong commitment to the values and principles of the United Nations and UNICEF's mission, guiding principles and Convention on the Rights of the Child. 

·         Additional consideration will be given for any past work experiences. 

However, please keep in mind that even if you meet these qualifications, there is no guarantee of placement. We receive many more applications from qualified candidates than we can place. Placement is subject to availability of meaningful assignments.

If you meet the above eligibility criteria and are interested in submitting an online application, please click HERE. Manually completed applications are not accepted anymore. 

The completed online application will be automatically uploaded into the UNICEF Internship database, which is accessed by UNICEF managers globally. If you are applying for more than one location, the online application will allow you to choose the New York Headquarters location as well as up to three other field locations outside New York. 

Due to the high number of applications received in UNICEF, we will not be able to respond to each and every application. When you complete the online application, which requires your CV and P-11 (to download a P-11, click HERE) as attachments,  you will receive an acknowledgement email with a copy of the online application form you submitted attached to it. 

For queries and questions, please send an-mail to UNICEF at Internships@unicef.org.