POSITION: Intern, Youth Leadership and EducationLOCATION: Rotterdam, the NetherlandsDURATION: 6 monthsINTENSITY: 40 hours/weekANTICIPATED START DATE: As soon as possibleALLOWANCE: EUR 500 per monthAbout GCAThe Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) is an international organization that works as a solutions broker to catalyze action and support for adaptation solutions, from the international to the local, in partnership with the public and private sector, to ensure we learn from each other and work together for a climate resilient future. Adapting to impacts of climate change provides a “win-win” for health, livelihoods, food security, water supply, human security, and economic growth. The work of the GCA elevates the visibility and political importance of climate adaptation and facilitates solutions, such as smarter investments, new technologies and better planning to become more resilient to climate-related threats. GCA is a rapidly growing organization with offices in Abidjan, Beijing, Dhaka, Groningen, and Rotterdam.GCA is harnessing the enthusiasm, energy, and innovation of young people to mobilize the next generation of adaptation leaders around the world. The GCA Youth Leadership and Education program aims to connect and empower young people to create a climate-resilient future and to feature African youth leadership across the world. Our mission is to mobilize the next generation of adaptation leaders worldwide, by:
Building the youth adaptation movement: Connecting and empowering young people to lead a youth adaptation movement and make the case for adaptation.
Promoting youth participation in decision-making processes at the international, African continental and national levels to drive the adaptation agenda.
Delivering adaptation education and capacity-building: Developing training materials and educational content to build adaptive capacity in future generations.
Cultivating the leadership of young women to ensure equitable adaptation policy, decisions and action.
About the roleUnder the guidance of the Youth Leadership and Education team, and directly reporting to the Thematic Lead on Youth Leadership and Education, this Internship is designed to offer students or recent graduates an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in climate adaptation and building the youth adaptation movement. You will:
Gain practical experience by assisting the team in organizing in-person, hybrid, and virtual events for young people on climate adaptation: from crafting agendas to coordinating with speakers and managing logistics. This will help you build skills in coordination, stakeholder engagement, and project management.
Support the team with research for the development of new projects related to climate adaptation and to identify opportunities to broaden the Youth Adaptation Network.
Support the team with drafting internal documents and engaging content for social media, promotional materials, and internal updates.
Participate in meetings with GCA stakeholders, including governments and international organizations, gaining insights into stakeholder dynamics and honing note-taking and summarization skills.
Undertake other related tasks as needed, providing a broad exposure to the workings of GCA.
You are:
Passionate about climate adaptation and/or youth participation;
Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of a relevant degree program (e.g., Environmental Science, Climate Studies, International Development, International Relations, or related).
A strong communicator both written and verbal.
Organized, with a proactive attitude towards acquiring new skills and knowledge, readily adapting to new challenges and environments with enthusiasm.
Well aware of modern communication tools and how to apply them effectively in daily online and offline practice, such as social media tools.
Proficient in MS Office and Google Workspace suites.
Knowledge of written and verbal French and/or Portuguese will be considered an asset.
HOW TO APPLYPlease apply at opportunities.gca.org by submitting your CV and cover letter in English before March 22th, 2024. Kindly mention the date as of which you would be available to start in Rotterdam. Please note that only candidates with a valid work permit in the Netherlands will be considered for this internship.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES STATEMENTThe GCA celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from all candidates who meet the qualifications.PLEASE SHAREThank you for sharing this vacancy with suitable candidates.