Country	Description of the placement
Mexico, Columbia, Switzerland	Internships at South Pole It is a Carbon trading organization that has afforestation projects, REDD+ Projects, Waste management and many more. (www.southpolecarbon.com) Country: Mexico, Columbia (Medellin), or Zurich (Switzerland). There might be possibilities soon in Jakarta, Indonesia. Essential Skills/Qualifications: English proficiency (fluent) and best would be other languages as well Students in their 3rd year or later. Minimum time: 4 months Salary depends on the country where the student will work. Tasks will be according to knowledge/skills How to apply: www.southpolecarbon.com/advisory.htm
Amsterdam, Netherlands	Internship Research Greenpeace General information: The Research Unit at Greenpeace International is offering a 6 month internship position. Research internships are based in Amsterdam, Netherlands as full-time positions (40 hours per week) for a fixed term of 6 months. This internship option is ongoing. Monitor, capture, filter and organize information and market intelligence into databases for briefs and reports to ensure strategic information is available for Greenpeace’s campaigns and projects. This role is very detail orientated, involves multiple concurrent daily deadlines and administrative tasks within the research unit. Academic background in natural or social sciences (minimum of an equivalent Bachelors level) required. Masters, or higher, in natural or social sciences, with environmental focus, preferred. Essential Skills/Qualifications: •Strong knowledge of global environmental issues and motivation to achieve Greenpeace environmental campaign objectives •Must be fluent in written and spoken English plus must have written and spoken fluency in, at least, one of the following languages: Spanish, French, Portuguese, Mandarin/Cantonese, German, Arabic, Russian, or Japanese. •Highly developed proficiency in computer use, including database, spreadsheet and word processing. Proven high skill level of on-line research expertise and content analysis. •Strong comprehension of the interconnected influences that culture, science, politics, economics, industry and social change dynamics play in environmental issues. •Highly developed ability to problem solve, utilising multiple analytical techniques within a focused results-based orientation. Required Personal Characteristics: •Self-confident, focused, pro-active and result oriented •Highly stress resistance •Flexible attitude to constantly shifting work priorities •Self-motivated team player with proactive, "get-the-job-done" mentality •Excellent communicator Remuneration is via a modest monthly honorarium (€ 800/month).  Please provide proof of legal ability to work in the Netherlands for the indicated period and indicate your date of earliest availability to start. Apply for this Internship by providing a single file, named - insert your full name, comprising your detailed CV + motivation letter + detailed current contact details (your email, home phone, mobile). Please indicate your grades achieved for any academic degree. Due to the volume of applicants we regret we are unable to respond to individual queries. If you have not been contacted within 6 weeks of the date of your application, we regret that you have not been short-listed for further consideration. http://www.greenpeace.org/international/en/about/jobs/internship-2/ Apply for the Internship: Tony Sadownichik: tony.sadownichik@greenpeace.org CC; Human Resources department: recruitment.int@greenpeace.org
Sweden	Summer jobs/internships Swedish Forest Agency   During the annual period of growth Swedish Forest Agency generally have a seasonal work-peak which necessitates extra personnel for field work. Note the general requirement for command of the Swedish language. For internships they accept English as working language. You can apply by sending an e-mail to either HR unit or directly to one of district offices.  More information you can get here: http://www.skogsstyrelsen.se/en/AUTHORITY/About-us/jobs-and-career/ Human Resources Nils Rensfeldt nils.rensfeldt@skogsstyrelsen.se
Montreal, Canada	Internship with the Secretariat of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity SUPPORTING “BIODIVERSITY FOR DEVELOPMENT” PROGRAMME   PERIOD AND DUTY STATION: Minimum of 4 months (6 months preferable), commencing May 1st 2012, in Montreal, Canada.   PURPOSE The purpose of this internship is to provide assistance to implement the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity with regards to mainstreaming biodiversity in development and poverty eradication policies, strategies and processes (www.cbd.int/development). The Applicant MUST: 1. Be currently enrolled in a third or fourth year of under-graduate (BA/BSc) or in a graduate (Masters) or post-graduate (PhD) programme. 2. Submit an endorsement from the Nominating/Sponsoring Institution. 3. Be willing to intern on a full-time basis spending five days a week for a period of at least FOUR MONTHS. 4. Be covered by medical insurance and before arrival (if selected) provide the Secretariat with a medical doctor’s attestation of your general health.   QUALIFICATIONS Candidates from all disciplines are welcome to apply for this post. However, a strong interest in multilateral diplomacy and sustainable development is essential and prior experience in communications would be highly regarded. In addition, prior exposure to biodiversity issues and development-cooperation areas would be an asset. Additional required qualifications: - Strong writing skills in English - Excellent visual communication and computer skills - Experience organizing events, exhibitions or symposia - Experience or interest in e-learning and education tools - Ability to familiarize him/herself with complex tasks in a brief period of time and to work under minimal supervision and meet tight deadlines - Enjoy working in a dynamic and multicultural environment Oral and written fluency in French and/or other languages is an asset Мore information you can get here:   http://www.cbd.int/ http://www.cbd.int/doc/vacancies/2012/scbd/internships/scbd-intern-dev-20120221.pdf
Vienna, Austria	Internship at IUFRO Our partner IUFRO offers us again internship places at their HQ in Vienna. There are two places available and it starts at 1st of October. The application deadline is 30th of June. IUFRO is not able to provide financial support for interns!
Finnland	Researcher - The Finnish Forest Research Institute (Metla) The Finnish Forest Research Institute (Metla) is a specialist research organisation which develops solutions to the challenges and questions posed by the care, utilisation, products, services and intangible value of forests. Job description: The Finnish Forest Research Institute seeks a researcher for a three-year project "Vegetative propagation - knowhow and technology for enhancing bioeconomy" funded by EU, European Regional Developmental Fund. The position is placed at Eastern Unit, Punkaharju. The topics to be worked with include testing the tissue culture propagation of Scots pine families producing decay resistant heartwood, in vitro -selection and analyses of secondary compounds of tissue cultures, together with developing knowhow on in vitro -testing of wood fungal resistance. Practical laboratory work is part of the job. The position is suitable also for a PhD student. Position is fixed term on period 01.11.2011 - 10.07.2014. The applicants should: Have a MSc degree Have knowledge of plant biology / tissue culture and microbiology / biochemistry Be a team worker with collaborative skills and attitude Be fluent in written and spoken English Additionally we would appreciate: Experience on the research topics mentioned Ability for innovative and interdisciplinary thinking Salary is based on the incentive system terms set by Metla, with a grade of 7-8 (2470,57-2661,70€/month) depending on the competence of the person. In addition, an incentive part of the salary is paid. Applications Apply by 19.10.2011 16.00. Applying at www.valtiolle.fi with the key numbers 400-181-11 is recommended. You can also apply by sending your application to: Finnish Forest Research Institute P.O.Box 18 (Jokiniemenkuja 1) FI-01301 Vantaa Finland Key numbers (400-181-11) must be stated in both the envelope and the application. Further information Docent Tuija Aronen, 050 391 4233, Tuija.Aronen@metla.fi D.Sc. (For.) Martti Venäläinen, 050 391 4238, Martti.Venäläinen@metla.fi
Europe	Internship in European Forest Institute I found possible Internship� in European Forest Institute (EFI) to undergraduate or graduate students . If someone is interested then take a look on the link and send them your application. There are application deadlines in the end of the January, April, July and October.The duration is from three to six months. EFI is not able to provide financial support for interns! For applying are needed: Online application form An up-to-date curriculum vitae (resume) A Motivation letter A Recommendation letter from a University teacher/Professor Website where you can get more information and apply is: http://www.efi.int/portal/about_efi/human_resources/careers/internships/
Finland	Internship in Finnish Forest Research Institute Placement title : Population ecology of small rodents Skills: Basic knowledge in ecology and ecological research. Previous experience in working with animals is beneficial but not necessary. Must be capable of working in field conditions Must have: good motivation and be interested in carryng out ecological research. Must be willing to work flexible hours and both in good and in poor wather conditions. Work description: The traineeship is part of a research project to investigate factores influencing population ecology of small rodents. Trainee will assist in carrying out field experiments, involving trapping and field sampling of vegetation. Tasks also include assisting in maintenance of experimental rodent population in the laboratory. Accommodation: free Number of positions available: 2 Duration: 4-6 months Start date: May - June More information:here
Europe, China, Brazil	MSC European Forestry scholarships Generous Erasmus Mundus scholarships of 20,000 – 48,000 euro are available on a competitive basis. The MSc European Forestry is a top-class taught master’s programme delivered by seven prestigious European universities in partnership with a Chinese and Brazilian university. MSc European Forestry welcomes people from around the world to apply. For further information, please visit: http://www.europeanforestry.net
Italy	Internship programme in Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations General information Designed to offer on-the-job training opportunities, FAO's Internship Programme exposes students and recent graduates to FAO's work and provides a framework to disseminate further knowledge about the importance and complexity of food and agricultural issues. Interns have the chance to develop and apply their skills and aptitudes within FAO's multicultural environment and in support of organizational results. FAO's Internship Programme conforms to the principal recommendations made by the Joint Inspection Unit on Internships in the United Nations System.. The applicants should: Either be recent graduates or students in a recognized university or graduate school programme and have completed at the very least two years of undergraduate studies in a field relevant to the work of FAO, or participants in a governmental or academic programme sponsoring assignments of recent graduates or students.  Be nationals of FAO Member Nations; Not be more than 30 years of age; Working knowledge of English, French or Spanish is required. Knowledge of one of the other two, or Arabic, Chinese or Russian, is an asset; Applicants are expected to adapt to an international, multicultural and multilingual environment. They should demonstrate good communication skills and show initiative and flexibility; Applicants must not bear any of the following relationships to staff members: son, daughter, brother or sister Remuneration: Interns receive a stipend from FAO up to the amount of US$700. In some cases, the terms of sponsored internships may vary depending upon the agreement between FAO and the institution sponsoring the intern. Conditions of service: For individual applicants, the assignment should be, in principle, from three months to a maximum period of six months. For interns who are sponsored, the maximum duration of the internship is defined by the agreement between FAO and the sponsoring institution. Internships may be offered at FAO Headquarters or in one of its decentralized offices. However, due to security risks, offices situated in non-family duty stations (i.e. in security phase III or above) will not accept interns from outside the duty station. Interns are not staff members of the Organization. Assignments under this Programme are not designed to lead to a staff position with the Organization. How to apply: Students or  young  graduates sponsored by governmental or academic programmes interested in becoming a FAO intern can apply by sending a complete Personal History Form, available in MS Word (A4 and letter formats), along with a brief statement of interest to: Internship-Programme-Applications@fao.org Sponsoring institution must be mentioned in the statement of interest. Applications will be reviewed by the Human Resources Management Division and will be retained for a maximum of six months. Only successful candidates, selected by hiring managers, will be contacted by FAO. For more information about FAO's Internship Programme, please contact Internship-Programme-Queries@fao.org
Bangkok, Thailand	Intern – Forest Conflicts Researcher RECOFTC – The Center for People and Forests Application deadline: 28th October 2011  RECOFTC is currently seeking an intern to work in research and analysis of forest conflicts. His/her main role is to support work on the thematic area of conflict management, specifically to conduct research and analysis on forest conflicts at global, regional, national and local levels. The successful applicant will be based at RECOFTC’s Bangkok headquarters. The contract duration is for 10 months.  POSITION SUMMARY:  The intern will report to the Manager of the Capacity Building and Technical Services Unit. His/her main role is to support work on the thematic area of conflict management, specifically to conduct research and analysis on forest conflicts at global, regional, national and local levels. The results of such analysis will be strategically utilized for capacity building program and policy recommendations, as well as for contributing to discussions regarding forest conflict management on an academic and practitioner (e.g. conflict mediators) level.  RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:  The intern’s main tasks and responsibilities will be as follows: 1. Conduct research and analysis on forest conflicts focusing on conflict management tools, particularly conflict mediation. This will require theoretical analysis, as well as its application. 2. Conduct research and analysis on forest conflicts examining different components of forest conflicts on a global level, with a particular focus on conflicts involving local communities. This will include construction and management of a database facilitating the exploration of the data collected on these conflicts. 3. Contributing to trainings and academic conferences related to conflict management.  QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE: The intern will have the following essential qualifications and experience: Essential • MSc degree in natural resource management, governance, geography, political sciences or development studies from reputable universities. • At least a year’s analytical and research experience. • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and using web based applications • Fluent in English with proven writing skills • International experience, either working or studying outside of their home country • Preference will be given to candidates from the Asia‐Pacific region. Desirable • Ability to speak one of the following languages: Bahasa Indonesia, Thai, Vietnamese, Mandarin or Khmer • Willingness to travel General In addition to job specific skills and experience, the applicant should possess the followingcharacteristics (including attitudes and skills): • Interpersonal communication skills, individually and in‐groups, with an ability to work as an active member of teams. This implies flexibility and open‐mindedness; • Initiative and ability to make informed independent judgments (which is not inconsistent with working as part of a team); • Ability to work in a variety of cultural and institutional contexts. • Independent with time management skills • Output and outcome oriented Successful candidate will be provided with monthly stipend of THB 28,000 / month, and USD 700 for travel insurance during their internship. No other benefits will be provided.   Please send applications to HR@recoftc.org, and include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and current contact details of three referees, including recent supervisors. Please quote the position title in the subject line of the email. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.
Uganda	ITFC- Institute of Tropical Forest Conservation Volunteers and interns ITFC can host volunteers and interns on an ad-hoc basis.  Volunteers should be willing to work for at least three months on activities that are helpful to ITFC (see suggestions below).  Please contact us (info@itfc.org) at least 2-3 months in advance if you are interested in working as a volunteer. See below for some advise. We charge foreign volunteers (those from outside East Africa) for accommodation (see fees, under foreign students/researchers). Interns are usually students who require a few months of practical, hands-on experience working in an organization, to fulfill their study requirements. Interns should expect to pay their own costs, including food, board, transport and insurance (see fees, which depend on whether you are Ugandan or foreign national).  We need to reorganise our small, specialised library: we welcome an intern from library studies to come work with us for 2-3 months Suggestions for volunteer work NOTE: ITFC cannot provide opportunities for volunteers to work with gorillas or other primates Writing popular summaries of completed research projects for the website Developing projects for environmental education (local people as well as tourists) Library organisation (requires experience in library management ) Teaching basic English to local ITFC staff Teaching basic computer skills to local ITFC staff Relabeling specimen, preparing a database of the herbarium (botanical background essential) Developing complete plant list for Bwindi and Mgahinga, incl. synonymy (botanical background essential) Developing ecotourism activities (e.g. nature trails) Training community members (e.g. as nature trail guides) ... and we are open to other suggestions too When enquiring for a volunteering opportunity, please indicate your field of interest (e.g. in any of the above tasks), background, strengths and motivation. Click here for a list of 'What to bring' for a stay at ITFC.