Intern, Climate Change

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Geneve, Schweiz The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation Vollzeit

**Title - **Intern, Climate Change (The University of Geneva)

***Business Unit - **Medical and Scientific Affairs

***Location - **Geneva, Switzerland

***Key responsibilities**

The aim of the internship is to support EGPAF in executing its climate change initiative, specifically in reducing its carbon footprint and adapting its in-country programming to become more resilient to the impacts of climate change on HIV and health. The intern will report to the Senior Technical Officer who will support the intern in their assigned responsibilities, including:

- Participate in discussions to design EGPAF's carbon footprint baseline assessment plan
- Support communication with the carbon footprint external consultant to assess EGPAF's global carbon footprint (baseline).
- Coordinate and support carbon emissions related data collection among EGPAF offices worldwide
- Undertake any other tasks needed to support EGPAF's carbon footprint baseline assessment
- Support the development of EGPAF's carbon emissions reduction roadmap (time permitting)
- Support other climate change work based on Intern's interest and the Foundation needs (planning and facilitation for EGPAF's Climate Change Committee monthly meetings, supporting Climate Change Committee members in implementing climate change related activities at country office level, joining and participating in a local climate change network, assisting in developing EGPAF's climate change strategy and internal climate-friendly policies, etc.)

**Education requirements**:

- Must be currently enrolled at the University of Geneva in a graduate school programme (second/master university degree or equivalent, or higher) on a topic related to climate change, sustainability and development work.

**Qualifications and competences**:

- Communication skills
- Professionalism
- Teamwork
- Ability to act independently and take initiative
- Time management and organization skills
- Project management skills highly desirable
- Good understanding of the Sub-Saharan African context and experience working with Africa-based staff is a plus
- Prior experience with or knowledge of carbon footprint assessment processes is a plus
- Prior experience with or knowledge of international development work, public health, and/or HIV is a plus

**Languages**:fluency in English, both oral and written, is required. Knowledge of French and/or Portuguese is desirable.

***Proposed starting date**:flexible, but ideally July 2023 (September 2023 at the latest)

***Duration**:minimum 6 months, part-time (50%)

***Work environment**:EGPAF's Geneva office will provide a desk for the intern with a flexible working policy (hybrid with no minimum office days).

***Application process**

**Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) is on a mission to create a world where no mother, child, or family is devastated by HIV and AIDS, and we are making an impact.** We are a proven leader in the global fight to end HIV and AIDS, and an advocate for every child to live a full and healthy life into adulthood. For more than 30 years, EGPAF has been a leader in meeting urgent needs in pediatric HIV and AIDS in the world’s most affected regions. We carry out our values of passion, innovation, teamwork, leadership, integrity, excellence and equity every day, while maximizing our impact in the communities we serve. **Join us on our fight for an AIDS-free generation**

As a global, multinational and multicultural organization, EGPAF believes that diversity in the workplace enriches our work and enhances our impact and effectiveness. We believe that employees have the right to work in a climate of mutual respect and integrity that promotes dignity and respect for all, and that enables them to reach their full potential. The Foundation is committed to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEI&B), and we strongly encourage those with the following identities to apply: BIPOC, women and non-binary, LGBTQIA+, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other members of historically underrepresented communities.


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