BIOFIN Intern, Planet Hub, BPPS

Overview

Support the BIOFIN global team in their technical, management, and communication activities related to biodiversity finance.

Key Responsibilities

• Research, collect, analyze, and present BIOFIN's work in over 130 countries.
• Review international best practices for nature-based finance solutions.
• Assist with the BIOFIN finance sources database and develop guidance materials.
• Contribute to knowledge products on cross-country analysis and biodiversity finance.
• Synthesize research outcomes and lessons learned.
• Support the organization of events, webinars, and meetings.
• Develop BIOFIN knowledge products such as blogs and articles.
• Monitor, analyze, and synthesize BIOFIN developments and news coverage.
• Attend meetings and take minutes.
• Participate in intern meetings and report to supervisor.
• Support operational work including HR, Travel, and Events.
• Support other ad hoc activities.

Required Experience

Previous related work experience in a national or an international entity is an asset. Experience in a related finance area is an asset. Experience in biodiversity, conservation, ecosystems, or environment-related areas is an asset. Experience in communication-related activities; familiarity with social media platforms or digital media channels is an asset.

Qualifications

Applicants must be enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme (such as a master’s programme, or higher) or the final academic year of a first university degree programme (such as bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in fields such as Finance, Economics, Communications, Social Studies, Environmental or related Studies; or have recently graduated with a university degree and start the internship within one-year of graduation; or be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship program and undertake the internship as part of this program.

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