Project Intern - Logme Ii

Role Description
The internship will be implemented under two thematic areas within the LOGMe II Project, each linked to a specific country focus:

• Theme: Environmental Diplomacy and Governance – IUCN Ghana Project Office
  

The intern(s) will provide research, coordination, and administrative support to advance environmental governance, partnerships, and knowledge management. This includes supporting stakeholder coordination processes, reviewing policy and planning frameworks related to Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN) and the 2030 Agenda, synthesising technical and field-based information, and contributing to knowledge products and reporting.
This role is ideal for a motivated and detail-oriented individual seeking practical experience in environmental governance, partnerships, policy analysis, and project implementation within an international conservation and development context.
Applicants must select one of the above themes they are applying for.
Major Responsibilities
Theme: Environmental Diplomacy and Governance - Ghana
Research and Policy Analysis

• Assist in reviewing national and relevant international policy frameworks related to LDN, environmental governance, and the 2030 Agenda.
• Support analysis of environmental governance mechanisms and coordination processes in Ghana.
• Assist in documenting the role of non-state actors and institutions in environmental governance and policy processes.
  

Coordination and Governance Processes

• Support documentation of coordination platforms, policy dialogues, and stakeholder engagements in Ghana.
• Assist in organizing and documenting knowledge exchange activities and multi-stakeholder consultations.
  

Cutting Responsibilities
Knowledge Management and Learning;

• Support the documentation of knowledge exchange activities and capture lessons learned, good practices, and field-level experiences from project interventions.
• Support the development of simple knowledge products (e.g., briefs, summaries, presentations) highlighting linkages between science, policy, and practice.
• Support background research and literature reviews on environmental governance, LDN, and sustainable development.
  

Reporting and Data Support;

• Support data collection, compilation, and basic management of qualitative and quantitative information for reporting and documentation purposes.
• Assist in drafting sections of reports, communication materials, and organizing project documentation and knowledge resources.
  

Other Responsibilities;

• Perform other relevant tasks as assigned, in line with learning objectives and the research focus.
  

REQUIREMENTS

• Studying towards a relevant Bachelor’s degree with a focus on International Relations, Economics, Environmental Policy/Management, Natural Resource Management, or a related field relevant to environmental governance and sustainable development.
• Demonstrated academic or practical interest in environmental diplomacy, multilateral governance, sustainable development, or international cooperation, preferably within a West African or regional context.
• Applicants must have student status and be enrolled at a university for the entire duration of the internship.
• Excellent level of written and spoken English (native or equivalent) is required for the position in Ghana.
• Good organizational, administrative and reporting skills; strong writing skills; and IT literate in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Ability to work independently and on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines without compromising the quality of outputs.
• Highly motivated to learn and develop new skills, keen to bring in own ideas.
• A team player with a strong interest to work in an international environment. 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: https://www.iucn.org/involved/jobs/
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