Technical Assistance and Capacity Building Intern

World Resources Institute; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

World Resources Institute (WRI) in Washington, DC offers a part-time internship (20 hours/week) focused on integrating equity into program work for the HAC for N&P. The hybrid role requires 4 days per month in the DC office and DC/MD/VA residency to start, with eligibility to work in the United States.

You will support technical assistance, capacity building, webinars, and grants monitoring, reporting, and data tasks under senior staff.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or completed a bachelor’s degree in biodiversity conservation, environmental studies, international relations or a related discipline.
• Analytical skills with exposure to environmental policy.
• Familiarity with Microsoft365 Suite and SharePoint.
• Time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across countries and backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Support integration of equity into internship work.
• Assist in organizing webinars and in-person events for HAC for N&P.
• Support monitoring and reporting of grant activities and compliance with requirements.
• Assist in producing Target 3 regional workshops analysis and related communications.

Skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Languages (additional)

Education

Bachelor’s degree or pursuing in biodiversity conservation, environmental studies, international relations, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft 365 Suite

SharePoint

Job description

About the Program: The High Ambition Coalition for Nature and People (HAC for N&P) (www.hacfornatureandpeople.org/home) is an intergovernmental group of more than 100 countries—co-chaired by Nigeria and France, with the United Kingdom as Ocean champion— championing a global deal for nature and people with the central goal of protecting at least 30 percent of the world’s land and ocean area by 2030. The 30x30 target is a global target which aims to halt the accelerating loss of species and protect vital ecosystems that are the source of our economic security.

This is a hybrid position which requires 4 days per month in the office. You can be based in our office in Washington DC. Existing work authorization is required at the time of application submission as WRI is unable to sponsor any visa work sponsorship for this position. To be eligible for this position, you must be a resident of DC, Maryland or Virginia at the start of employment.

What you will do:

You will be responsible for integrating equity into your work. As the intern on technical assistance and capacity building, you will be supporting DomoinaRakotobe, Senior Program Officer for Technical Assistance and Capacity Building and MaggieBrunet the Rapid Deployment Mechanism's manager. You will be supporting HAC for N&P countries in accessing various tools aiming to support implementation of protecting 30% of our planet's land and ocean through technical support through including webinars and in-person events amongst other tasks. You will report to DomoinaRakotobe, Senior Program Officer for Technical Assistance and Capacity Building.

Internship Learning Outcomes:

You will support the follow-up of the Rapid Deployment Mechanism (RDM) grantees, including but not limited to monitoring of grant activities and reporting, and ensuring compliance with reporting requirements. You will support the matchmaking of requests from HAC for N&P members. You will support the team in organizing and delivering of webinars, trainings and CBD COP 17 technical events. You will support the production of the Target 3 regional workshops analysis and related communication materials. Concrete products you will be developing are: the Target 3 Regional Workshops Report, HAC2026 survey report, the HAC for N&P members tracking and systematize data for future tracking and the update of the 30x30 partners mapping.

What you will need:

• Pursuing or completed a bachelor’s degree in biodiversity conservation, environmental studies, international relations or a related discipline.
• Analytical skills, along with exposure to environmental policy.
• Familiarity with Microsoft365 Suite and SharePoint.
• Time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team, and with people from various countries and backgrounds.
• Proficiency in additional languages is an asset.

Compensation

The pay for this internship opportunity is $20/hour for undergrads; $22/hour for graduates and $24/hour for PhD students.

Length of Contract

This is a part-time (20 hours/week), 6‑month internship with a flexible start and end date.

Location

This is a hybrid internship that will be based out of our Washington D.C. office. You will be required to work in the Washington DC office at least 4 days per month.

About Us

World Resources Institute works to improve people’s lives, protect and restore nature and stabilize the climate. As an independent research organization, we leverage our data, expertise and global reach to influence policy and catalyze change across systems like food, land and water; energy; and cities. Our 2,000+ staff work on the ground in more than a dozen focus countries and with partners in over 50 nations. Internships at WRI are learning experiences designed for current students, recent graduates, and other candidates who wish to gain knowledge about a specific area of our work. We strive to attract diverse, intellectually driven candidates who have a passion for sustainability and development.

Our mission and values

WRI’s mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth’s environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations. Our values are shared ideals that bind us together: Independence, Integrity, Impact, Partnership and Care.

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