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Join The Ocean Cleanup's Mission as a Global Public Affairs Intern and Help Rid the Oceans of Plastic
Overview
Salary No salary declared 😔
Location Coolsingel 6
Nomad Friendly? In-person- Rotterdam Netherlands
Expires Expires at anytime
Organisation summary
Be part of The Ocean Cleanup, a groundbreaking organization dedicated to eliminating plastic from the world's oceans. With a focus on innovation and collaboration, the team works tirelessly to engage with stakeholders including governments and international entities to foster the advancement of technologies and strategies aimed at cleaning our oceans. This is your chance to contribute to a pivotal environmental cause during a dynamic time for international relations and environmental law.
Role Summary
- Support the preparation and organization of internal and external meetings and international events.
- Contribute to the communication of The Ocean Cleanup's initiatives.
- Assist with presentations and information collection for the Director of Global Public Affairs.
- Analyze policy developments and write briefing notes.
- Conduct research on environmental law and governance.
- Draft resources supporting The Ocean Cleanup's mission.
Role Requirements
- Must be a current Master's, J.D., or Ph.D. student in international relations, political science, public administration, environmental policy, international law, or a related field.
- Interest in statistics, econometrics, and UN systems is a plus.
- Professional proficiency in English; additional languages such as French, Spanish, or Dutch are advantageous.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, work well independently and as part of a team, and possess strong organizational and communication skills.
Application Process Details
- Submit your CV, academic records/transcript, writing sample, and at least one letter of recommendation in one PDF file.
- Must be enrolled at a university for the internship's duration and available for 40 hours/week.
- The internship is for 6 months starting 25 March 2024, with no consideration for shorter periods.
MISSION TO METRICS
The mission of The Ocean Cleanup is to develop and scale technologies to rid the world’s oceans of plastic. Forging and maintaining relations with governments and other relevant stakeholders is essential to accomplish this. The Ocean Cleanup seeks an intern to support the activities of the Global Public Affairs Team. Interns will receive monthly compensation.
This internship is an opportunity for students who, in the context of their studies or their doctoral research, wish to gain practical educational work experience and deepen their knowledge of international relations and multilateral treaty negotiations and implementation. Interns will receive monthly compensation.
“We are living in a watershed moment for the intersection between plastic pollution and international relations and law. I am looking forward to welcoming an intern wishing to be in the first row to witness such a moment and to work with us in our engagement with governments, international organizations, and like-minded institutions."
- João Ribeiro-Bidaoui, General Counsel and Director of Global Public Affairs
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Global Public Affairs Team is responsible for engaging with a wide variety of stakeholders. The team monitors global developments, political trends, potential risks, and opportunities for the mission. You will be involved in a variety of projects, with tasks including conducting research, drafting resources, communication, preparing, and assisting during meetings and organizational tasks. This internship is a unique opportunity to learn more about the strategy, goals, and actions of a Global Public Affairs Team.
Main tasks:
- Support in the preparation of internal and external meetings and international events
- Support in the organization of meetings and events
- Contribute to the communication of the work of The Ocean Cleanup, both internally and externally
- Assisting with the preparation of presentations and collection of other information according to the needs of the Director of Global Public Affairs
- Monitor and analyze relevant policy developments at national, regional, and global levels, including writing briefing notes
- Carry out research on particular points of environmental law and governance related to the mission of The Ocean Cleanup
- Draft substantive resources about the Mission of The Ocean Cleanup
Applicants should bear in mind that the nature of the work assigned will generally be a combination of both substantive and administrative work (incl. preparation of travel missions).PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- The internship position is open to those currently studying international relations, political science, public administration, environmental policy, international law, or related fields at the Master's, J.D., and Ph.D. levels.
- Knowledge or interest in statistics and econometrics is an advantage
- Knowledge of UN systems and multilateral policymaking processes is an advantage
- Full professional proficiency in English is required. Advanced knowledge of French, Spanish, or Dutch is an advantage
PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Able to perform well in a fast-paced and challenging environment
- Curious, creative, and determined to deliver
- Flexible team player
- Ability to work independently
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Intrinsic motivation to work towards our ambitious and meaningful goal
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Prospective applicants should submit:
- A curriculum vitae (CV)
- A transcript of academic records or statement of academic results
- An academic writing sample (an excerpt of any of your essays or papers in English)
- At least one letter of recommendation
Please submit all required documents as one PDF file.
Please note that candidates are required to be enrolled at a University (Master's/PhD program) throughout the duration of the internship. The interns are expected to be available 40 hours/week throughout the duration of the internship. If applicable, the internship can be combined with a Master's thesis project.
DURATION
6 months (please note we do not consider interns for a shorter period)
Starting date: 25 March 2024
