CMS Intern (Scientific Unit)

The CMS Intern will support the Science Team at the CMS Secretariat in Bonn, Germany, assisting with implementation of CMS mandates on crosscutting issues such as climate change, wildlife health, and illegal taking of migratory species. The internship involves contributing to maintaining species databases, preparing meeting documents, and supporting project proposals and outreach materials.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the implementation of Decisions taken at the 15th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to CMS (COP15) on crosscutting issues including climate change, wildlife health, illegal taking of migratory species, connectivity and light pollution.
• Assist in the planning and coordination of working groups on crosscutting issues, participate in meetings and teleconferences when requested and take notes.
• Contribute to maintaining the CMS Appendices and online databases of species listed in the CMS Appendices.
• Contribute to the development of strategies and action plans.
• Assist in the preparation and follow-up of meetings and workshops.
• Contribute to the preparation of background documents for meetings of CMS and its Sessional committee of the Scientific Council.
• Assist with the development of project proposals for fundraising and assist with the implementation of projects.
• Contribute to the management of national reporting cycle (development of National Reports format and guidance for Parties).
• Contribute to development of specific websites on crosscutting issues and communications products.
• Assist in the preparation of publications, PowerPoint presentations, capacity-building materials (e.g. videos, presentations, handouts) and other outreach material.
• Participate at relevant meetings of the CMS Secretariat and assist with the implementation of other aspects of the Secretariat’s work programme.

Requirements

• Applicants must be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent).
• Preferred area of study: biology, ecology, zoology, environmental studies, international relations/policy, political sciences, geography, international law or related fields.
• Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience but must have a field of study closely related to the internship.
• Applicants must be computer literate in standard software applications.
• Ability to analyse scientific data is desirable.
• Fluency in spoken and written English is required.
• Knowledge of French or Spanish is desirable.

Skills

• Scientific Data Analysis
• Species Database Management
• Meeting Document Preparation
• Project Proposal Development Support
• Outreach Material Development
• Computer Literacy
• Environmental Studies
• Ecology
• Biology
• Zoology
• International Relations
• Environmental Policy

Languages

English, French, Spanish