Deadline: 10 June 2022.
The Global Water Partnership (GWP) is offering internships to students interested in sustainable development and water governance. The intern will be an integral part of the Global Development Team and also support Global Processes, where many of the organization’s external relationship-building and resource mobilization activities are supported. This Team is responsible for the implementation of the Global Engagement Plan and the Global Processes Strategy, and the intern will assist in the execution of its prioritized activities.
I. Main tasks
- Maintaining information systems and database
- Assist in the organization of and communication around global events, such as the UN Oceans Conference, World Water Week in Stockholm, COP27, the UN 2023 Water Conference etc.
- Desktop research as needed on donors or subject areas and coordinating inputs and drafts of concept notes, project proposals, presentations and other materials as needed
- Participate and support regular meetings of the Global Development Team, including note-taking and follow-up. This may extend to support for the Financing Partners Group or other initiatives.
- Identification of potential partnership and resource mobilization opportunities
- Other tasks as needed
II. Eligibility
- Interest in and knowledge of the 2030 Development Agenda, Paris Agreement and Integrated Water Resources Management
- Meet all expenses for travel (if required), insurance and any other expenses through financial support from their educational institution, government, scholarships (e.g. Erasmus+ traineeship grants) or through personal resources
- Background in international relations or international water policy; understanding of water resources management and sustainable development a plus
- Excellent spoken and written English a must. Other languages a plus.
- Demonstrated writing skills
- Knowledge/familiarity with resource mobilization and global trends
- Communications or campaign experience with demonstrated influence and impact
- Good analytical skills
- Good organisational skills
- Good interpersonal and multi-cultural communication skills
IV. How to apply?
- Interested students should submit their applications HERE before the deadline.
- Applications should include the following: Cover Letter with an introduction of the applicant, Resume/CV and Available start date.
- Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview latest by end of June.
- Questions can be addressed to [email protected]
- Applications are not accepted via e-mail).
V. Key Information
- Interns accepted to this programme must be either enrolled in an educational programme at the time of application and during the Internship or recently graduated.
- Interns will be part of the GWP internship Programme, which has been established to maximize the interns’ experience working at the Global Water Partnership.
- In addition to completing work tasks detailed in the Terms of Reference, this Programme ensures that throughout your time at GWP the interns have time for networking, making personal connections with staff, and developing relevant workplace skill sets.
- GWP offers no remuneration or any other financial support to meet expenses for travel, subsistence, or health/accident insurance.
- Dates: Flexible start date in July, 3 months minimum extendable up to 6 months (6 months strongly preferred)
VI. About GWP
The Global Water Partnership (GWP) is a global action network with over 3,000 Partner organizations in 183 countries. Founded in 1996, the network has 65 Country Water Partnerships and 13 Regional Water Partnerships. GWP’s vision is a water secure world. To realize this vision GWP supports countries to advance governance and management of water resources for sustainable and equitable development.
