Green Recovery and Reconstruction Toolkit and Training Program Intern

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1. Green Recovery and Reconstruction Toolkit and Training Program Intern

Stipend: A non-paid internship during (Spring 2012); must be eligible for course credit. 

Duration: Spring Semester (January – May/ 2012)

Internship Description: The goal of the Humanitarian Partnerships program (HP) is to ensure that disaster recovery, reconstruction and risk reduction efforts include environmentally sustainable considerations. To reduce risk and vulnerability and achieve long-lasting results for affected communities, we take a comprehensive approach and include a 'design through implementation' methodology to ensure restoration of water and sanitation, shelter, livelihoods, protection of natural resources, and strengthening of communities against future disasters.

The “Green Recovery and Reconstruction: Training Toolkit for Humanitarian Aid”— GRRT for short has over 500 global users and is designed to empower humanitarian aid practitioners with practical, solution-oriented techniques for integrating environmental sustainability into disaster recovery and reconstruction.   The Intern will research, analyze, and draft environment-disaster case studies and fact sheets to be included on the GRRT website.

Responsibilities: Work with HP staff to collect, analyze and compile data on the cross-cutting issues of environment and humanitarian integration and sustainable development including disaster risk reduction and climate change. Draft case studies or communications materials for the GRRT website. Assist with informational support and material development for GRRT users.  

Requirements: A Bachelor’s degree is required with related background experience in any combination of environmental or conservation sciences, humanitarian aid and/or development, communications.  Work in the non-profit sector is desirable. Must be currently enrolled in a graduate degree program. Excellent research and written/ oral communications skills. Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills. Strong computer skills, especially Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel. Strong organizational skills. Working knowledge of conservation, humanitarian aid, and/or environmental policy is required. A high-level of interpersonal communication skills is required. The ability to effectively prioritize and work accurately under time constraints.

Location: Washington, DC.

How to Apply: Please email a resume and cover letter with the subject line “Spring 2012 Internship Application” to Anita van Breda at Anita.vanbreda@wwfus.org no later than December 30, 2011.