Post-graduate Internship, City-to-Business Relations
The Intern will be part of an international team that ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability establishes at its new program office in Bonn, Germany. Tasks:
- Support Director Business Relations in building and fostering ICLEI’s relations with companies, business associations and economic fora
Participate in the preparations and implementation of dialogues on products and services between municipal decision-makers and businesses - Support the development of partnership programs between local governments and companies aimed to advance sustainable urban infrastructure solutions
- Support the production of corporate presentation materials including ICLEI’s annual business report
- Tasks include research, creative concept development, communications and logistical/secretarial support to the Director.
Requirements - Degree in a relevant subject such as Business Administration, Economics, Communications, International Relations, Political Science, or similar
- Interest in the areas of environmental sustainability, cities and urban infrastructure, as well as the local government and business sectors
- Creative and pro-active attitude, solid research skills, organized working style, good verbal and written communication skills
- Fluency in written and spoken English; proficiency in French and/or German are an asset
Terms and conditionsThe Internship position is available from 15 February 2009 at ICLEI’s international program office in Bonn. The duration will be six months. The Intern reports to the Global Administrator. A modest Internship salary will be paid. ApplicationSend fax or email job application (reference in subject line: “Internship Business Relations”) including:- letter of motivation
- detailed CV with photo
- indication of citizenship, and if non-EU, if holder of a work permit for Germany
- indication of availability date
Send by 25 January 2009 to: ICLEI World Secretariat
Attn. Salem Jones
Telefax +49-761 / 368 92-29
Email HR@iclei.org
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