Internship Overview

The World Green Economy Organization (WGEO) requires an Intern to support the Youth and Academia Platform for a period of six (6) months.
The intern will provide support mainly in the following areas:

The intern will support activities related to sustainability, green economy, climate action, youth empowerment, education and academia, including research, stakeholder coordination, programme implementation, meetings and events.

Main Responsibilities

1. Research and Analysis
   Support research and analysis on sustainability, green economy, climate action, youth empowerment, education and academia, including the preparation of briefing notes, summaries, presentations and background research.
2. Stakeholder Coordination
   Assist with communication, coordination and follow-up with universities, youth organizations, partners, speakers and other relevant stakeholders.
3. Youth and Academia Programme Support
   Provide administrative and coordination support for youth and academia programmes, initiatives and related activities.
4. Meetings, Workshops and Roundtables
   Assist with the organization and coordination of meetings, workshops, youth programmes, roundtables and other activities.
5. Event Support
   Support event preparations, including invitations, participant coordination, agendas, presentations, meeting materials, minutes and follow-up actions.
6. Documentation and Presentations
   Assist in preparing and maintaining presentations, reports, briefing materials, programme documentation and other relevant records.
7. Digital and Content Support
   Support the preparation of PowerPoint presentations, Word and Excel documents and, where required, basic content and design materials.
8. Other Support
   Perform other related duties and assignments in support of the Youth and Academia Platform as required.

Preferred Profile / Intern Requirements

• Education: Current university student or recent graduate in Sustainability, Environmental Studies, International Relations, Public Policy, Business, Communications, or a related field.
• Interest: Strong interest in sustainability, green economy, climate action, youth empowerment, and education/academia.
• Research: Good research and analytical skills, including ability to prepare briefing notes, summaries, presentations, and background research.
• Communication: Excellent written and spoken English; Arabic would be an advantage.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Comfortable communicating and following up with universities, youth organizations, partners, speakers, and other stakeholders.
• Programme & Event Support: Ability to assist with meetings, workshops, youth programmes, roundtables, events, invitations, participant coordination, agendas, minutes, and follow-ups.
• Digital Skills: Strong PowerPoint, Word and Excel skills; Canva or other basic design/content tools would be an advantage.
• Personal Competencies: Organized, proactive, detail-oriented, able to multitask, and comfortable working in an international and multicultural environment.

Reporting Line

The intern will report to the:

Co-Chair – Youth and Academia Platform
Global Green Innovation Initiatives Lead

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