Vacancy #: 6781 Unit: ESARO - Office of the Regional Director Organisation: International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Location: Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office, Nairobi, Kenya Reporting to: Administrative and Communication Assistant, IUCN Academy Work percentage: 60% Grade: I Expected start date: 01 May 2024 Type of contract: Fixed-term (6 months) Closing date: 29 March 2024 BACKGROUND PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A LOCALLY RECRUITED POSITION
BACKGROUND;
The IUCN Academy is seeking an Intern who is highly motivated with pro-active qualities, skilled, well organised and capable of operating effectively in a highly demanding fast-paced environment.
The IUCN Academy provides best-in-class learning experience for internal and external clients, utilising a broad and creative range of pedagogical methods. IUCN holds a great wealth of theoretical and practical knowledge on how society should sustainably use natural resources and biodiversity. The Academy leverages IUCNโs knowledge to train and educate both professionals and graduates for the world of tomorrow. JOB DESCRIPTION SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Intern of the IUCN Academy will provide support with administrative and financial tasks related to the Academy activities. He/she will also provide technical support to learning sessions, as well as respond to some requests of IUCN Academy participants. The role therefore requires attention to details, multicultural communication skills, customer-oriented behaviour and the ability to respond to email requests from customers in English (French would be an asset).
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Support the IUCN Academy with administrative and financial tasks.
Create and send invoices to participants in the IUCN Academy programme.
Manage the Academy mailbox and dispatch the different requests to the relevant team members for response when necessary.
Support the implementation of communication and marketing actions geared towards potential clients for the Academy programme.
Provide technical support during training programmes, such as helping with the organisation and management of live sessions (Zoom, Teams session support)
Other duties as may be required. REQUIREMENTS โข REQUIREMENTS:
To be eligible as an intern, applicants must be enrolled in a study programme at the time of the start of their contract with IUCN.
Ongoing studies in administration or finance, with an interest in the education business
Very good English written communication skills, and ability to respond to requests in a customer-oriented manner (French an asset).
Knowledge of the use of videoconferencing tools such as Zoom or Teams.
Good working knowledge of MicroSoft Office package.
Knowledge of social media accounts management an asset
Knowledge and/or interest of the education domain an asset 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.
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IUCN is a membership Union uniquely composed of both government and civil society organisations. It provides public, private and non-governmental organisations with the knowledge and tools that enable human progress, economic development and nature conservation to take place together.
Created in 1948, IUCN is now the worldโs largest and most diverse environmental network, harnessing the knowledge, resources and reach of more than 1,400 Member organisations and around 16,000 experts. It is a leading provider of conservation data, assessments and analysis. Its broad membership enables IUCN to fill the role of incubator and trusted repository of best practices, tools and international standards.
IUCN provides a neutral space in which diverse stakeholders including governments, NGOs, scientists, businesses, local communities, indigenous peoples organisations and others can work together to forge and implement solutions to environmental challenges and achieve sustainable development.
Working with many partners and supporters, IUCN implements a large and diverse portfolio of conservation projects worldwide. Combining the latest science with the traditional knowledge of local communities, these projects work to reverse habitat loss, restore ecosystems and improve peopleโs well-being.
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