Reference: 120200379
Location: London, UK
Duration: 6 Months
Closing Date: 26 Feb 2012
Small States, Environment and Economic Management Internship
The Economic Affairs Division (EAD) is responsible for the Secretariat’s programmes on national and international economic issues, and for assisting member countries to improve economic management and governance. It plays a key role in helping to identify solutions to the economic problems affecting Commonwealth countries; and in providing advocacy on the specific problems of small states; in achieving an international consensus on these solutions; in providing advice to governments on policy development. Practical assistance for sustainable economic development is a core Secretariat activity and a high priority for Commonwealth governments.
The Small States, Environment and Economic Management Section (SEEM) is a small, friendly and dedicated team based in EAD. SEEM’s work focuses on supporting the integration of small states in the global economy, building their resilience and competitiveness, and helping them take advantage of the opportunities and meet the challenges arising from globalisation.
Task description
The Intern will support SEEM’s work programme on the green economy, green growth, climate change financing, environmental governance, and integrated approaches to sustainable development. The Intern’s role will cover three main areas:
- Supporting preparations for the upcoming UN Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20);
- Researching and updating a handbook on international environmental governance; and
- Providing support to implementation of a consultation on green growth in small and vulnerable economies.
In order to support the above three areas, the Intern will need to perform the following tasks:
- Undertake research and analysis, compiles information and data for use in SEEM publications, briefings, reports and projects;
- Assist with the drafting of correspondence and content for the websites and other communication products;
- Arrange meetings and prepares notes/records of meetings;
- Assist in organising of events and activities by supporting logistical and administrative arrangements for workshop/seminars;
- Prepare budgets and expenditure sheets for specific events/activities;
- Work closely with the Economic Advisors and report to the Head of SEEM through the Advisors; and
- Perform any other tasks as delegated by the Economic Advisors/Head of SEEM.
Person specification
- Be currently studying or have recently completed (within the last 18 months), a Masters or Doctoral degree in a relevant field (e.g. environment, economics, law, geography, political science or development studies) with a focus on environment, economics and development.
- Strong research, analytical and written communication skills.
- Be fluent in spoken and written English.
- Be computer literate, including experience using Microsoft Word and database and e-mailing software.
- Be able to work in a multi-cultural work environment and build professional and collegial working relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders.
Desirable:
- · A good understanding of environment and development issues.
- A good knowledge of the Commonwealth.
- Have lived in or visited a developing Commonwealth country or have gained an understanding of issues related to small states.
- Website and newsletter production.
- Experience in organising events.
- Experience in research for publications.
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