Vacancy: Countdown 2010 Intern
Are you passionate about the environment?
Do you want to make a difference in what you do?
With Countdown 2010 you can. Biodiversity is at the heart of our activities, and more than 500 partners from around the world work with us to halt the loss of biodiversity over the coming years. Hosted by the World Conservation Union’s Regional Office for Europe, the initiative reaches out to governments and local authorities, non-governmental organizations and private businesses.
In 2008, biodiversity will be high on the political agenda, with events such as the upcoming CBD Conference of Parties (Bonn, May 2008) and the World Conservation Congress (Barcelona, Oct 2008). During this year we would also like to involve our partners in Countdown 2010 during these events, and anchor biodiversity as an important issue in the public’s perception. All this increases the administrative burden on the small Countdown 2010 Secretariat.
Your role:
You work closely with Countdown 2010’s Deputy Head in order to help the smooth and efficient operations of the Countdown 2010 Secretariat. Your main focus will be placed on administration ranging from engaging in financial procedures to travel organisation including (archiving and filing). You will further be expected to render support to your colleagues by assisting in background research and the preparation of presentations.
From time to time, you help with the development of project proposals, the preparation of events and other matters arising.
Your profile:
- You have a genuine interest and enthusiasm for protecting nature and environment
- You are very organized and disciplined
- You have a basic understanding of financial administration
- You like working in an office structure and do understand the importance of administration
- You are strong team player, but also able to work independently,
- Your English is fluent both in speaking and writing, additional languages (particularly French, Spanish and German) are an asset
- You are at ease with MS Office
- You have EU citizenship and are registered as student for the full duration of the internship
What do we offer?
We offer a six months internship in Brussels, in a multi-cultural dynamic working environment starting mid-March 2008. Interns receive a living cost allowance of 600 EUR/month. If you are interested in this internship, please send your CV and a letter of motivation to Andras.Krolopp@countdown2010.net. Deadline for applications is Friday 15 February 2008. Only those candidates shortlisted for an interview will be notified.
