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:
Be currentlyenrolled 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.
Be willing to intern on a full-time basis spending five days a week for a period of six months.
Application
Applicants should send their application to Andrea Bacher
The application must include:
a CV
a cover letter of one to two pages summarizing how the applicant meet the requirements of the job
two written samples in English
and two letters of recommendation
Please note, that only successful candidates will be contacted for an interview.