GRID-Arendal Student Internship Programme 2017

GRID-Arendal Student Internship Programme 2017

  GRID-Arendal is currently accepting applications for our internship programme in 2017. The programme offers undergraduate and     graduate students the opportunity to gain practical work experience developing skills under the guidance of experts, working in a multi-cultural international organization. If you are thinking of working on global environment issues, an internship at GRID-Arendal could be an ideal start for you.     In particular students with interest areas like future forward communications technologies, social media, or scientific or topical areas such as marine spatial planning, marine litter, GIS and web mapping, Green Economy or Ecological Economics, sustainable development, climate change vulnerability and adaptation (especially in a mountain environment) or if you have a profound interest in one of GRID-Arendal’s programmes, such as Transboundary Waters, Environmental Crime, Blue Carbon, or Polar and Mountain Environments.   Participants will: Gain practical, professional experience on environmental issues Work full-time, 5 days a week Participate in meetings with colleagues and experts Draft, edit, or contribute to reports, communications, talking points, or other materials prepared by GRID-Arendal Support events, including international and/or multilateral meetings and conferences Internships are approved in the form of signed agreements between GRID-Arendal and a host institution, university, organization, sponsorships etc.   These agreements should specify: obligations of all parties (intern, GRID-Arendal, host institution or sponsor) timeframe GRID-Arendal work programme assignment and general description of work tasks practical and financial responsibilities of all parties (including travel, accommodation) mutual contact information insurances, social security conditions and responsibilities the right to mutual termination notice assessment reporting procedures and outputs during and/or after internship period. Generally, GRID-Arendal offers accommodation, a work programme, a supervisor, and the necessary office space and equipment. Travel and per diem expenses are normally paid by the partner institution/university etc. More