Paid SDG Internship in Paris

The Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) has been operating since 2012 under the auspices of the Secretary-General of the United Nations to support the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals […]

The Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) has been operating since 2012 under the auspices of the Secretary-General of the United Nations to support the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Agreement on Climate Change. The internship will take place between April – September, 2019 in Paris, France. The deadline to apply is on 25 February, 2019.

The Intern will work in the SDG Index team responsible for producing the flagship report “SDG Index and Dashboards” under the supervision of the project manager:

  • Contribute to producing communication materials (infographics, country fact sheets, other) and support the dissemination of the results.
  • Liaise with relevant stakeholders when needed
  • Carry out research and statistical analyses

The internship will be compensated at the standard minimum hourly rate, plus 50% of transportation costs.

Main criteria

  • Candidates should be pursuing an advanced degree in economics, statistics, international relations, environmental studies, political science, or any other related fields. S/he must be enrolled in a certified degree programme (or be able to obtain a Convention de stage from their university), and have the right to hold an internship in France;
  • This position requires fluency in English;
  • For this role, the following competencies would be particularly important: Achievement focus, Analytical thinking, Drafting skills, Teamwork and Team leadership, Diplomatic sensitivity.

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