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Future Justice Intern Vacancy: Deadline Friday

The World Future Council brings the interests of future generations to the centre of policy making. Its 50 eminent members from around the globe have already successfully promoted change. The Council addresses challenges to our common future and provides decision-makers with effective policy solutions. In-depth research underpins advocacy work for international agreements, regional policy frameworks and national lawmaking and thus produces practical and tangible results.

(http://www.worldfuturecouncil.org).

 

The World Future Council Foundation is looking for a full-time Intern – Future Justice: Future Policy Award to be based in Bristol, England.

 

The WFC inaugurated a Future Policy Award for ‘best policies’ in 2009. Given the great success of this award, we are looking for a highly motivated, reliable and capable intern to support the next selection process, on the 2010 issue of biodiversity.

 

Tasks and Responsibilities:

 Research and compile background information on existing legislation and important institutions working on biodiversity

 Learn to use the WFC policy criteria application guidelines for analyzing policies

 Support the nomination and screening processes, also by engaging with experts in the field

 Support the production of promotion material, public events and media outreach

 Report to the WFC Research Manager

 

Profile:

 Demonstrated interest in and understanding of sustainability and development policy

 Good understanding of national and regional political systems

 Excellent communication skills in English; Spanish and French an advantage

 Good computer and organisational skills, good representation skills

 Capability of working independently in a fast-paced and multi-tasking environment

 Be reliable and capable of paying close attention to detail

 Be committed to the WFC’s vision and mission of long-term sustainability and equity

 

The WFC Foundation offers interns coverage of expenses up to £360 per month. The successful candidate may either work from home, or from the 3rd Floor of Bush House, or the 2nd floor of the Create Centre.

 

To apply, please send a letter of motivation, a CV and work sample as well as your

skype contact details to Miguel Mendonça, Research Manager,

email: miguel.mendonca {at} worldfuturecouncil(.)org.

Subject heading: Internship Future Justice and your name.

 

Deadline for applications: Friday 22nd January 2010.

 

The internship runs from 1st of February 2010 until 30th of June 2010. Only candidates invited for interview will be contacted. Interviews will be held at Bush House, 3rd Floor, on Friday 29th of January.

By Belinda Kirk | Published in: Jobs | Tags: biological, bristol based, internship