Forest Financing Intern

Organizational Context

The United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF) Secretariat, within the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA), is dedicated to advancing sustainable forest management and fostering political commitment. This internship role supports the UNFF's mission by focusing on forest financing initiatives and contributing to the UNFF Clearing House on Forest Financing website.

Job Purpose

This internship aims to support the UNFF Secretariat's efforts in forest financing. The intern will be responsible for identifying, collecting, and analyzing information related to forest financing opportunities, learning materials, and best practices. This data will be used to update the UNFF Clearing House on Forest Financing website, enhancing its utility for developing countries and economies in transition. The role also involves assisting with other secretariat activities, particularly those concerning forest financing, and reporting to the Programme Management Officer overseeing the Clearing House.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include conducting desk research to gather information on international forest financing opportunities, learning materials, and good practices, with a focus on developing countries. The intern will organize and update information on the UNFF and Clearing House websites, and prepare written content for these platforms. Research will also be conducted on global data repositories to identify best practices for the Clearing House's design. The intern will synthesize information on forest financing topics for website publication and assist in maintaining the Clearing House website, potentially using Drupal. Additional duties as assigned are also part of the role.

Work Experience

No specific prior work experience is explicitly required. However, the internship necessitates the ability to conduct independent research using publicly available sources and to prepare concise summaries of findings related to forest financing opportunities.

Skills

Communication (clear and effective speaking/writing, active listening, appropriate tailoring of language), Teamwork (collaboration, valuing input, prioritizing team goals, accepting decisions, sharing credit), Creativity (seeking program improvements, offering new solutions, promoting new ideas, thinking outside the box), Research (independent research, information synthesis), Basic understanding of development financing concepts and instruments, Drupal website maintenance (assistance).

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