Intern – UNDP Global Policy Centre | |
Location : | Nairobi, KENYA |
Application Deadline : | 25-Oct-18 (Midnight New York, USA) |
Time left : | 10d 14h 58m |
Additional Category : | Climate & Disaster Resilience |
Type of Contract : | Internship |
Post Level : | Intern |
Languages Required : | English |
Starting Date : (date when the selected candidate is expected to start) |
01-Nov-2018 |
Duration of Initial Contract : | Six months |
Expected Duration of Assignment : | Six months |
Background |
The Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Network (BES-Net) is a capacity sharing “network of networks” that promotes dialogue between science, policy and practice for more effective management of biodiversity and ecosystems, contributing to long-term human well-being and sustainable development.
BES-Net complements and contributes to the capacity building work of the Intergovernmental Platform for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) by aligning its activities with the IPBES global assessment themes and applying the related IPBES guidance documents. In implementing its mandate, BES-Net follows an inclusive approach, collaborates with Multilateral Environmental Agreements, and draws on the support of other partner organizations. The BES-Net initiative is carried out through three inter-linked activities: •Face-to-face capacity building support through Trialogues: Trialogues bring together BES-Net’s three target communities of science, policy and practice for face-to-face dialogues. Fostering mutual learning, inter-cultural understanding and inter-institutional coordination on specific policy-relevant questions at the national and regional levels, Trialogues strengthen the interface between these communities and enhance national capacity to integrate scientific findings into policy, decision-making and on-the-ground practices. •National Ecosystem Assessments (NEA): BES-Net supports the development of capacity in selected countries to conduct NEAs, complementing the global assessment being undertaken by IPBES. Leveraging the expertise of the Sub-Global Assessment Network (SGAN), the NEA process encompasses not only the production of national assessment reports but also the development of a set of policy support tools to integrate assessment findings into decision-making. •Online Platforms for networking: The BES-Net web portal provides a comprehensive knowledge resource library on biodiversity and ecosystems services, and a rich database of organizations and experts working on the IPBES thematic assessment areas. The latest news and updates from BES-Net and its network partners are circulated via social media channels and disseminated through bi-monthly e-newsletters. BES-Net is hosted by United Nations Development Programme, under the Global Policy Center on Resilient Ecosystems and Desertification (GC-RED) based in Nairobi, while the UN Environment World Conservation Monitoring Centre (WCMC) coordinates and manages NEA at the global level. The purpose of this internship is to contribute to the BES-Net team’s communication and outreach efforts by assisting in maintaining and updating the BES-Net web-portal and social media channels. |
Duties and Responsibilities |
Support the management and moderation of the BES-Net online communication and outreach tools
Undertake online research to identify new knowledge resources, vacancies, upcoming event information and other news updates relevant to the BES-Net themes;
Support in liaising with existing and potential BES-Net users/experts (individuals) and partners (organizations);
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