*Overview*:
The Governance of Forests Initiative (GFI) is a project in WRI’s Institutions and Governance Program, which works closely with WRI staff in the Climate and Energy Program and the People and Ecosystems Program. The objective of GFI is to advance governance reforms in forest-rich countries that are necessary to achieve sustainable management of forest resources. GFI’s theory of change involves two major strategies:
* /International Strategy/: GFI seeks to influence international
policy processes and financial flows in order to generate
increased demand and support for good governance of forests at the
global level. Key influence targets include the UN Framework
Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC); the World Bank’s Forest
Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF) and Forest Investment Program
(FIP); the UN Collaborative Programme on REDD (UN-REDD); and the
currently diffuse network of international practitioners and
experts working on issues relating to forest governance.
* /Country Strategy: /GFI seeks to empower civil society in
forest-rich countries to carry out evidence-based research and
advocacy for needed governance reforms at the national and
subnational level. The project is currently supporting civil
society partners in Brazil, Indonesia, Cameroon and Guyana.
Additional countries may be considered in the future.
The analytical foundation of both strategies is the GFI Framework of Indicators (GFI-FI), which provides a generic methodology for assessing and monitoring forest governance on the ground. For additional information see the GFI webpage: http://www.wri.org/project/governance-of-forests-initiative
The bulk of the intern’s work will be assisting GFI’s ongoing work in Indonesia. Research tasks will include analysis of the Indonesian governance indicators, contributing to the ongoing indicator revision process, and tracking ongoing REDD+ implementation in-country. The intern will also provide research support on other topics relating to forest governance and Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation (REDD+) as needed.
Preferable start date is in early February. This is a 3 month internship with possibility of extension.
*Responsibilities*:
* Assist in reviewing the research conducted by GFI project partners
in Indonesia
* Correspond with partners regarding project deliverables and deadlines
* Conduct research relating to forest governance and REDD+ policy in
Indonesia
* Assist with the publications production process (review, editing,
layout, printing)
* Conduct additional research tasks as needed to support project
activities
*Qualifications*:
*Requirements*
* Graduate degree or a graduate student pursuing a degree in
environmental studies, policy or science; international
affairs/relations; political science; economics; or a related
field OR 2 to 3 years of work experience in a related field
* Excellent written communication skills, including proven ability
to write clearly and concisely in English
* Familiarity with forestry policies that lead to improved
governance (such as transparency, public participation and
accountability)
* Familiarity with international REDD+ design and options, as well
as implementation challenges in-country
* Knowledge of Indonesia and ability to read and write in Bahasa
Indonesian is strongly desired
*General Qualifications*
* A detail-oriented, highly organized individual with previous
research experience
* Good computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access,
PowerPoint), Internet research and communication tools (blogs,
social media etc)
* Demonstrated organizational and time management skills with the
ability to prioritize among competing demands
* Demonstrated ability to work independently and exercise good
judgment in responding to challenges and opportunities with
minimal supervision
* Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with teams of
individuals and colleagues at all levels inside and outside the
organization
Apply online at http://www.wri.org/careers
Thanks!
HR Intern
On behalf of Tonia Garnett, Executive Recruiter/HR Specialist
World Resources Institute
