Assisting the Water Integrity Network Secretariat at Transparency International
The WIN-S, the Water Integrity Network Secretariat, situated in Berlin, is seeking a highly motivated intern.
Main function: Assisting the WIN Secretariat
Starting Date: 1 March 2010 (or earlier as feasible)
Duration: Three months, with possible extension of another three months
Remuneration: EUR 400 per month, if the internship is not sponsored by a third party
Location: Berlin, Germany
Key responsibilities:General office management
- Supporting team members with travel planning and travel cost reimbursement;
- Responding to requests for assistance/information by WIN members;
- Managing the “info” e-mail account;
- Assist in maintenance of membership database and other membership issues;
- Distribute materials/ publications when needed;
- Help with writing news items and maintaining the WIN web site;
- Other tasks may arise depending on the need of the WIN Secretariat;
- Assist with organizing the WIN Steering Committee meetings and other meetings and international conferences as necessary.
Knowledge, experience and skills:
- Strong computer skills (MS OFFICE);
- Self motivating, initiative, keen to learn and work in a team;
- Service oriented with excellent written communication skills;
- Fluency in English as WIN’s principal working language as well as Spanish or French is required, as all WIN communication is in these three languages,
- Working knowledge in other UN languages is an advantage;
- Exposure to other cultures and continents;
- Affinity with the WIN mission and objectives focusing the water sector specifically;
- Preferred candidates would have some experience in supporting the organization of international workshops and seminars;
- Higher educational background relating to water sector or environmental management would be an advantage.
To apply:
Qualified candidates should submit via email, a cover letter and CV (in English) to: winintern[at]transparency.org.
The closing date for applications is 15 February 2010. Applications received by this date will take priority; however, late applications will be considered if the position has not been filled. Interested candidates, whose internship is sponsored by other organisations, are encouraged to apply.
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