The internship supports the Buildings and Construction team in coordinating and implementing activities to promote sustainable buildings and construction through the Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction (GlobalABC). Tasks include event preparation, member outreach, communication material development, and supporting GlobalABC activities at major events such as COP32.
Responsibilities
- Support the preparation of online events and webinars, including outreach and communications, operations and logistics.
- Support the preparation of the 2027 GlobalABC Annual Assembly and other major GlobalABC events and convenings.
- Support the preparation of GlobalABC activities at COP32 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (8-19 November 2027).
- Support the coordination of GlobalABC Hubs' and Action Groups' activities, as well as activities related to the Intergovernmental Council for Buildings and Climate (ICBC).
- Support GlobalABC member outreach, including maintaining and updating member databases and supporting membership-related activities.
- Support the development of communication materials such as presentations, articles, newsletters, website and Knowledge Platform content, and general awareness raising.
- Prepare meeting notes and outcome-based summaries for events, as requested.
- Assist other team members in various activities related to the overall performance of the Buildings and Cooling Unit's buildings and construction activities.
- Participate in team meetings and work proactively in performing tasks.
Requirements
- Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); OR be enrolled in the final academic year of a university degree program (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent); OR have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation.
- Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the programme.
- A field of study that is closely related to the type of internship applied for is required.
- Preferred area of study: A Master's degree (completed or ongoing) in environmental policy, political science, international development or economics, preferably with relevant specialization in sustainable buildings and construction, resource efficiency, circularity, climate change or a related field.
- Fluency in English is required.
Skills
- Sustainable Building Design
- Climate Change Policy
- Environmental Policy
- International Development
- Resource Efficiency
- Circular Economy Principles
- Event Preparation
- Member Outreach
- Communication Materials Development