Intern for Sustainable Investment and Responsible Business

Overview

Internship supporting the implementation of the voluntary sustainability standards component of the ATCMA Programme in the ECOWAS regional economic community, focusing on sustainable supply chains.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative, research, and coordination support.
• Gather, organize, and review project-related information.
• Analyze regulatory and supply chain ecosystems.
• Assist with preparing background materials, summaries, and draft inputs.
• Support meetings, workshops, and training activities.
• Maintain organized records, databases, and contact lists.
• Assist with outreach and communication activities.
• Conduct desk research on sustainability, policy, and corporate responsibility topics.
• Summarize key information and prepare briefing materials.
• Organize and maintain policy documents and internal resources.
• Contribute to other special emerging projects and tasks.
• Prepare an end-of-internship report.

Required Experience

Prior experience in sustainability standards, corporate responsibility, or EU trade and environmental policy is highly desirable.

Qualifications

Enrolled in a second level university degree programme (master's or equivalent) or higher; or begin the internship within one year of completing a second level university degree; or be enrolled in the final academic year of a first degree programme (bachelor's or equivalent); or begin the internship within one year of completing a first level university degree. Field of specialization: Trade and Investment Facilitation, Development Economics, International Affairs.

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