Researcher Internship in Research Unit

Research internships are full-time positions (40 hours per week) for a maximum of half a year and include early morning, late night and weekend shifts. Remuneration is via a modest monthly honorarium. Monitor, capture, filter and organize media information and market intelligence into databases for briefs and reports to ensure strategic information is available for Greenpeace’s campaigns and projects. This role is very detail orientated, involves multiple concurrent daily deadlines and administrative tasks within the research unit.
Amsterdam
Netherlands
Closing Date: 30 December 2007



Essential Skills/Qualifications:

Strong knowledge of global environmental issues and motivation to achieve Greenpeace environmental campaign objectives

Must be fluent in written and spoken English plus must have written and spoken fluency in at least two of the following languages: Spanish, French, Portuguese, Mandarin/Cantonese, German, Arabic, Russian, or Japanese.

Highly developed proficiency in computer use, including database, spreadsheet and word processing. Proven high skill level of on-line research expertise and content analysis.

Strong comprehension of the interconnected influences that culture, science, politics, economics, industry, media and social change dynamics play in environmental issues.

Highly developed ability to problem solve, utilising multiple analytical techniques within a focused results orientation.

Required Competencies:


Strong analytical skills
Self-confident, focused, pro-active and result oriented
Highly stress resistance
Flexible attitude to constantly shifting work priorities
Self-motivated team player with proactive, "get-the-job-done" mentality
Excellent communicator

Applications must consist of (all communications in English) a single file (named: "insert your full name here"-Internship-Research Unit-Greenpeace International) that includes both your cover letter and c.v. attached to your email and/or contained within the body of the email. Applications will not be accepted without all of the following indicated information included in your email:

i) detailed cover letter indicating why your skill-sets/experience make you the strongest candidate, and your personal motivation for undertaking a Research Unit Internship with Greenpeace International;

ii) detailed c.v., including academic achievement, work and volunteer experience, specific fluency for all languages spoken and level of computer expertise (including whether you have expertise with specific programs and/or computer programming experience);

iii) detailed indication of your grade-point-average upon graduation for each of your university degrees (original university transcripts not necessary);

iv) indicate nationality (including multiple citizenships) via a scanned copy of the detail page (photo/name etc) of your passport (s) (also indicate whether you currently have student and/or work and/or residency permits for the Netherlands);

v) contact details that include, email, telephone/mobile #'s (including country codes) and best times to contact you.

Please send your cover letter and c.v. (please also include reference contact details) to: int.recruitment@int.greenpeace.org and tony.sadownichik@int.greenpeace.org

Contact information:
int.recruitment@int.greenpeace.org


Contact information

* Greenpeace International Human Resources
int.recruitment@int.greenpeace.org