Internship for the Commission on Environment and Energy

International Chamber of Commerce

Paris, France

Department: Policy and Business Practices

Functional Area: Commission on Environment and Energy, Corporate Economists Advisory Group

Start Date: September 2011

Duration: 4-6 months

Tasks:

• Assist in the research of relevant technical information for the different task forces especially on climate change, green economy, energy, water, and sustainable consumption and production
• Assist in drafting various texts and power point presentations, as well as in developing brochures and background papers
• Support the organization of diverse meetings and side events
• Support the Commission’s work through the review of technical materials and projects
• Support strategies to communicate commission work effectively, i.e. update website, draft newsletter for members
• Support the organization of and provide assistance during ICC Commission and task force meetings

Education & skills:

• Masters in sustainable development management, risk management, MBA, public administration, international relations, business administration, or similar fields;
• Excellent research skills;
• Very good oral and written knowledge in English;
• Very good knowledge of Word, Excel, Power Point; knowledge with Content Management Systems is an asset;
• Some substantive background in the environmental field would be a plus;
• Ability to work with a minimum of supervision.

Eligibility criteria:

The Applicant MUST:

1. Be currently enrolled in a third or fourth year of under-graduate (BA/BSc.) or in a graduate (Masters) or post-graduate (PhD) programme, and will continue to be enrolled during the period of the internship.

2. Be willing to intern on a full-time basis spending five days a week for a period of six months.

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