Stage dai 2 ai 4 mesi presso l’ufficio di Vienna del WWF

SCADENZA 5 APRILE

Internship at the WWF International office for Eastern Europe (WWF Danube-Carpathian Programme, based in Vienna) on Research and support for WWF’s engagement with business & industry in Eastern Europe
Background:
WWF’s mission is to stop the degradation of the planet’s natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature, by

– conserving the world’s biological diversity,
– ensuring that the use of renewable natural resources is sustainable and
– promoting the reduction of pollution and wasteful consumption.

Changes in corporate practice are essential if there is to be real progress in tackling global warming, moving to renewable energy systems and clean technologies, securing biodiversity as well as ensuring the sustainable use of commodities or natural resources.

Hence, WWF engages in challenging and innovative business partnerships not only to provide conservation benefits that help us achieve our goals, but also give us the opportunity to increase business commitments to sustainable development and environmentally sound corporate practices.
Our corporate partners represent the very best in corporate responsibility and environmental best practice – but also include companies with a poor or mixed environmental record where there is a real potential for positive change.

WWF’s approach to working with business is constructive and solutions-oriented focusing on:

– Promoting market change
– Improving environmental performance and delivering conservation benefits
– Generating support for conservation work
– Promoting environmental awareness
– Campaigning and lobbying

Objective of the internship:

The intern will contribute to the following tasks:

– Market, sector and company research and analyses with regards to WWF priority conservation issues (climate/energy, freshwater, forest and food), including economic, environmental and policy research on the e.g. finance, pulp & paper, retail sector (food + non-food), freshwater-related companies etc.
– Compilation of best-practice examples for business engagements from the WWF network
– Support in the development of project concepts and funding proposals for partnerships with selected companies or other organisations like foundations or the EU (including content- as well as communication related engagements)
– Research and support in the compilation of overall strategy and position papers for a “Green Economy” in Eastern European countries

Location and supervision:
The intern will work closely with the Head of the Green Economy Programme plus related staff in Vienna and will also have close contact with colleagues in our country offices.

Timing:
2 to 4 months between May and October 2010

Requirements:

– Strong economic and environmental interest in general and in transforming corporate practices towards sustainability in particular
– CSR, environmental economics or other environmental related knowledge would be an advantage
– Excellent oral and written expression in English
– Creativity and enthusiasm

What we can offer:
Valuable insights into the strategy, structure and operation of an international environmental NGO. The candidate will become familiar with WWF’s conservation issues and related approaches and tools for engaging with companies supporting the establishment of a green economy.
Should you be interested in combining your internship with a bachelor or master thesis we are happy to discuss further details with you.

Interested candidates should send their CV and a cover letter no later than the 5th April 2010 to:
Sylvia Goessl, Human Resources Manager, WWF-DCPO at career@wwfdcp.org .

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