Intern in the global project support for implementation instruments of the Global Biodiversity Framework and the Paris Climate Agreement

Biodiversity loss and climate change must be addressed decisively. Without faster implementation progress and use of the synergies between climate and biodiversity protection, the goals of the Global Biodiversity Framework under the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and the Paris Agreement under the Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) cannot be achieved.

The project supports the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV) as part of the International Climate Protection Initiative (IKI) through technical inputs, policy advice and exchange in the CBD and UNFCCC negotiations. It advises partners on the further design of implementation instruments of the Global Biodiversity Framework (e.g. the Monitoring Framework, mainstreaming and capacity development) and the Paris Agreement (e.g. strengthening natural climate protection, resource efficiency and the circular economy). In addition, it promotes integrated approaches and the better use of synergies between implementation instruments for biodiversity, climate protection and adaptation through gender-responsive exchange formats and knowledge products. Furthermore, it strengthens international initiatives, partnerships and knowledge networks for biodiversity, forest and climate protection and ecosystem-based adaptation by preparing learning experiences and exchanging knowledge.

Your tasks

As part of the internship, you will support the project team in a variety of tasks related to the biodiversity-climate nexus, especially on the following key topics:

• Support with knowledge management, carrying out research and text analyzes (e.g. negotiation documents) and processing the results for status reports, reports and presentations
• Technical support for synergies between biodiversity and climate protection, or adaptation (especially ecosystem-based adaptation)
• Participation in internal and external specialist events (e.g. webinars, seminars, conferences) e.g. B. in the context of the interim climate negotiations
• Exchange with and coordination between other GIZ projects dealing with biodiversity and climate protection and external partners
• Support in the development of internal project monitoring and reporting tools (e.g. documentation of project activities and the results achieved)
• Support in the creation of communication materials for the project, including website and newsletter articles, setting up the internal project presence
• Support in the logistical and content-related preparation, implementation and follow-up of appointments/events, especially in the context of the UN Biodiversity Conference (CBD COP-16) and UN Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP-29) (including creation of presentations, reports and minutes)
• Your own work priorities can be defined in consultation.

your profile

• You study in a course related to one or more of our main topics (political science, geography, biology, forestry, environmental science, economics or other relevant fields of study), ideally in an advanced semester.
• You have a strong interest in European and international political processes and in particular in development cooperation. As part of your studies or through internships at home and abroad, you have been able to gain initial experience in this regard and would now like to apply this in the context of international cooperation.
• You have initial experience with or are interested in biodiversity conservation, natural climate protection, including forest protection, ecosystem-based adaptation and resource efficiency.
• You are very well organized, communicative, a team player and work carefully. You are able to quickly familiarize yourself with new issues. You are creative and can also handle tasks independently.
• You are fluent in spoken and written German and English; good knowledge of Spanish is an advantage.
• Very good knowledge of the MS Office package is required, as is the ability and willingness to quickly familiarize yourself with new digital media (communication tools, conference calls, etc.).

Hints

• GIZ is a signatory to the Diversity Charter. Recognition, appreciation and inclusion of diversity in the company are important to us. All employees should experience appreciation – regardless of gender and gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age, sexual orientation.

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