Embassy of Denmark Climate and Resilience Internship Jobs in Kenya

Embassy of Denmark Climate and Resilience Internship Jobs in Kenya

Learning

As an intern, you will be an integrated part of the Climate and Resilience Team. You will be working on general issues related to poverty reduction and livelihood and a wide range of more specific issues related to climate change, climate finance, climate-smart innovation, water-resource management, agri-business and community-driven development.

Together with the programme staff, you will:

Assist in implementation of development engagements under the Climate and Resilience Team;

Assist in mainstreaming of climate change across engagements, especially related to reporting on results;

Support the team’s work within public diplomacy and implementation of strategic communications activities in close collaboration with the Embassy’s communications officer;

Participate in and coordinate meetings, gatherings and events in relation to development partners, government stakeholders, civil society and multilateral organisations etc.

Participate in the ‘Greening’-taskforce at the Embassy who is leading the internal organizational changes towards creating create a more sustainable workplace and reducing our carbon footprint;

Provide administrative support day-to-day and support during visits by delegations/missions from Copenhagen.

Other tasks will come up on an ad-hoc basis.

In addition, the team also covers Denmark’s engagement with the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), which will be an opportunity to learn about multilateral cooperation.

As an intern, you will be acquainted with the practical workings of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This include learning about working as a representative for the Danish Government, management of development programmes, engaging in public diplomacy and climate diplomacy, and getting familiar with the financial and administrative systems used by the Ministry.

Qualifications

A Bachelor degree and admission at master level at a Danish University in a relevant field for this position.

Genuine interest in sustainability and growth, climate change and development cooperation.

Working experience from relevant institutions or

private businesses is not a requirement but is considered an asset.

Responsible, independent and mature in your approach to an internship that unfolds in an international, intensive and demanding environment.

Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative and value working in a team.

Quick to learn, ready to adapt and good multi-tasking skills are highly valued qualities.

Good English and Danish language skills.

Danish citizenship or fulfilling the following requirements: The applicant has lived in Denmark for a longer period of time (at least 3-4 years), is admitted at a Danish University or Business School and at the time of applying has residence in Denmark.

How to Apply

Send your application, CV, relevant recommendations and transcripts in a single PDF. The application must be in English, no longer than one page, and sent to nboamb@um.dk by the 1st of March 2023 at 23.59 EAT (marked ‘Application for Internship + title of internship you are applying for). Please state clearly on your application if you are also applying for other positions within the Embassy.

Please note that a Danish citizenship or fulfilling one of the following requirements is required: The applicant has lived in Denmark for a longer period of time (at least 3-4 years), is admitted at a Danish University or Business School and at the time of applying has residence in Denmark.

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