[ES_JOBS_NET] Internship in UNESCO's Section on Earth Sciences and Geo-Hazards Risk Reduction

Wed Sep 27 02:11:32 MDT 2017

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Internship in UNESCO's Section on Earth Sciences and Geo-Hazards Risk Reduction
Job Purpose
Support the work of UNESCO’s Section on Earth Sciences and Geo-Hazards Risk Reduction. Contribute to the development, implementation and administration of the Section’s projects and programmes, with a focus on UNESCO Global Geoparks.
http://www.unesco.org/new/en/natural-sciences/environment/earth-sciences/
Responsibilities

  *   Update and improve the GIS database of the UNESCO Global Geoparks, extract valuable geographical data from this database and explore the possibilities of making it open access and interactive.
  *   Assist in developing the data framework and type of data that will be collected
  *   Collect data about UNESCO Global Geoparks, by extracting it from documents and files available at UNESCO premises or by consulting partners (i.e. UNESCO Global Geoparks)
  *   Assist in developing a database that incorporates both the GIS database and other types of data files
  *   Create visual representations (graphs, maps, ...) of the collected data for presentations, brochures and other publications
  *   Contribute substantively to data analysis within the framework of the Section’s projects on earth sciences and geo-hazard risk reduction.
  *   Compare the UNESCO Global Geopark data set, with other data sets available
  *   Assist in drafting brochures by the Section as required.
  *   Contribute to the preparation of inputs for meetings and workshops.
  *   Get acquainted with the work of UNESCO and perform other related duties as required.
Requirements

  *   Currently enrolled or having recently completed a Master's Degree or equivalent in natural sciences, environmental sciences, geography, geology, geophysics, glaciology, soil science, architecture, civil/environmental engineering or other related fields.
  *   Active GIS knowledge and expertise.
  *   Knowledge about database management systems
  *   Excellent research and drafting skills required, plus an interest in the subject.
  *   Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required; knowledge of the other working language of UNESCO’s headquarters (French) is desirable.
  *   Open to either sex
  *   Must be able to legally reside in Paris for the duration of the internship.
  *   Must be able to financially support him/herself for the duration of the internship as UNESCO internships are unpaid.
Period
Up to six months. Starting date: to be agreed upon (as soon as possible).
Working Section
Earth Sciences and Geo-Hazards Risk Reduction Section, Natural Sciences Sector, UNESCO, Paris, France.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please email your CV and a brief motivation letter in English before 14 October 2017 to Ms Margarete Patzak (m.patzak at unesco.org<mailto:m.patzak at unesco.org>), in cc with Ms Katrien Heirman (ka.heirman at unesco.org<mailto:ka.heirman at unesco.org>) and Ms Irina Pavlova (i.pavlova at unesco.org<mailto:i.pavlova at unesco.org>).

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Katrien Heirman, PhD.
Earth Sciences and Geo-hazards Risk Reduction
Division of Ecological and Earth Sciences
Natural Sciences Sector/Bureau 1.008

7, place de Fontenoy
75732 Paris 07 SP FRANCE
Tel.: +33 (0) 1 45 68 20 71
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