CITES Intern - Enforcement Unit (2 positions)

Overview

The CITES Enforcement Unit seeks interns to support research, analysis, and communication related to international wildlife trade enforcement and CITES implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in background research and preparation of briefing papers on enforcement matters.
• Compile and prepare analyses of information submitted by Parties.
• Assist with delivery of activities to support CITES Decisions and Resolutions on enforcement.
• Assist in preparation of documents and materials for ICCWC and support ICCWC activities.
• Assist in communication with Parties and partner organizations.
• Assist in updating enforcement-related pages on CITES and ICCWC websites.
• Assist in planning and organizing meetings, telephone conferences, and workshops.
• Prepare, review, and update presentations and materials on CITES and ICCWC.
• Participate in meetings as appropriate.
• Minute taking, preparation and distribution of documents.
• Assist with other tasks as assigned.

Required Experience

Experience with compliance or enforcement (judiciary, customs, policies, wildlife authority). Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent); or (b) be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent or higher); or (c) have graduated with a university degree. Academic qualifications in law enforcement, policing, criminal justice, homeland security, environmental law, or related field. Interest and motivation to work on enforcement matters related to CITES.

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