Internships
Allowance: €500 Monthly
Deadline: 30th June 2024.
Eligibility Countries: All Countries
Host Country: Netherlands
Duration: 6 Months
About the Program:
The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) is a global organization that serves as a broker of solutions, energizing support and action for adaptation strategies from the global to the local, in collaboration with the public and private sectors, to guarantee that we share knowledge and collaborate for a future resilient to climate change.
There are “win-win” outcomes from adapting to the effects of climate change for human security, livelihoods, food security, water supply, health, and economic growth.
The GCA’s work increases the political significance and visibility of climate adaptation while facilitating solutions including more prudent investment decisions, innovative technology, and improved planning to increase one’s resistance to hazards associated with climate change.
Requirements:
- Master’s or bachelor’s degree in international relations, politics, economics, media, pertinent sciences, or a closely related field.
- Strong dedication to or enthusiasm for international relations, development, and climate change diplomacy, especially adaptation.
- Strong research, analytical, writing, and editing abilities.
- Outstanding interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficiency in French is advantageous; fluency in English is required.
- Strong familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Benefits:
- GCA provides a public transport travel card for commuters and a monthly compensation of €500.
- The internship is based at the GCA headquarters in Rotterdam and lasts for six months, with the start date being negotiable.
- There is some flexibility offered in terms of working hours and location.
- To work in the EU, applicants must possess the necessary work visa.