Communications and Business & Biodiversity Intern

Vacancy #: 2800
Unit: Asia - Regional Communications Unit
Organization: International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
Location: Asia Regional Office, Bangkok, Thailand
Reporting to: Head of Communications, Asia
Work percentage: 100%
Grade: -
Expected start date: 01 June 2018
Type of contract: Fixed-term (6 months)
Closing date: 23 May 2018

BACKGROUND:

This internship aims to offer students undergoing graduate or post-graduate studies and recent graduates a meaningful work experience by supplementing their learning through a practical and on-the-job training approach. In doing so, the intern’s knowledge is supplemented through a practical learning experience while IUCN derives some level of advantage from the young professional’s services as well as the possibility of gaining new perspectives from the intern.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Intern, Asia Business and Biodiversity Programme, will assist the Head of Communications, Asia in delivering IUCN Asia’s Business and Biodiversity Programme.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Provide support in the development of the IUCN Asia Business and Biodiversity Programme strategy
• Provide support in coordinating business engagements efforts across the region
• Provide support in drafting communications products for the IUCN Asia Business and Biodiversity Programme
• Update the database of private sector engagements in Asia as needed
• Provide support in conducting due diligence on regional private sector engagements as needed

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be currently enrolled in a bachelor or advance degree or equivalent qualification in marketing, communications or any business-related studies
• Strong credibility, aptitude and ability for problem solving
• Ability to deliver under pressure/aptitude for number crunching
• Ability to communicate in English
• Comfortable to work in multi-cultural environment
• Willingness to learn is essential

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: http://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 1,300 Member organisations and some 10,000 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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