This position has been filled.
The Green Growth Knowledge Platform (GGKP) is looking for a dynamic intern to assist with its knowledge management activities.
The GGKP is a ground-breaking partnership between over 25 leading international organizations, research institutes and think tanks focused on:
i. Collaboratively identifying knowledge gaps in green growth theory and practice;
ii. Catalyzing knowledge generation to address these gaps; and
iii. Sharing and disseminating green growth knowledge.
Its founding members, the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), and the World Bank comprise GGKP’s Steering Committee, and provide strategic direction and oversight for the initiative.
UNEP and GGGI jointly manage the GGKP office on behalf of the founding members and other partners.
Further information on the GGKP can be found at: www.greengrowthknowledge.org
Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Head, Green Growth Knowledge Platform (GGKP), the Knowledge Management Intern will be responsible for the following:
- Identify and collect information on green growth projects being carried out by GGKP partners and other leading organizations in the field of green growth;
- Identify and collect green growth and related policies enacted at the national level;
- Assist in the development of content for the GGKP web platform, including news updates, event announcements and blog posts;
- Assist in the building of a green growth community of practice, including through the GGKP LinkedIn and Twitter groups;
- Track various knowledge sharing mechanisms, such as online knowledge sharing platforms, internal communication groups, topical conferences, etc., and report on key developments, news or events relevant to GGKP or it users; and
- Assist in the identification, design and implementation of new knowledge sharing processes and mechanisms for the GGKP, including those which capitalize on the GGKP’s new web platform.
How to apply
Further information and details regarding this internship can be found on the UN careers portal (https://careers.un.org) (Job ID: 33451, click on “Internship” tab). Only applications submitted electronically through the UN careers portal by 7 March 2014 will be given consideration.
Further details
Job Title: Intern – Knowledge Management
Department/Office: United Nations Environment Programme/Green Growth Knowledge Platform
Duty Station: Geneva
Duration: Three (3) months with possibility of extension (not to exceed six months)
Deadline for application: 7 March 2014
Job Opening Number: 14-IMA-UNEP-33451-R-GENEVA
Link to application:
https://inspira.un.org/psc/UNCAREERS/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/UN_CUSTOMIZATIONS.UN_JOB_DETAIL.GBL?Page=UN_JOB_DETAIL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=33451