Role Description:

The internship will be implemented under two thematic areas within the LOGMe II Project, each linked to a specific country focus:

• Theme: Environmental Diplomacy and Governance – IUCN Ghana Project Office

The intern(s) will provide research, coordination, and administrative support to advance environmental governance, partnerships, and knowledge management. This includes supporting stakeholder coordination processes, reviewing policy and planning frameworks related to Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN) and the 2030 Agenda, synthesising technical and field-based information, and contributing to knowledge products and reporting.

This role is ideal for a motivated and detail-oriented individual seeking practical experience in environmental governance, partnerships, policy analysis, and project implementation within an international conservation and development context.

Applicants must select one of the above themes they are applying for.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Theme: Environmental Diplomacy and Governance - Ghana

Research and Policy Analysis

• Assist in reviewing national and relevant international policy frameworks related to LDN, environmental governance, and the 2030 Agenda.

• Support analysis of environmental governance mechanisms and coordination processes in Ghana.

• Assist in documenting the role of non-state actors and institutions in environmental governance and policy processes.

Coordination and Governance Processes

• Support documentation of coordination platforms, policy dialogues, and stakeholder engagements in Ghana.

• Assist in organizing and documenting knowledge exchange activities and multi-stakeholder consultations.

Cutting Responsibilities

Knowledge Management and Learning;

• Support the documentation of knowledge exchange activities and capture lessons learned, good practices, and field-level experiences from project interventions.

• Support the development of simple knowledge products (e.g., briefs, summaries, presentations) highlighting linkages between science, policy, and practice.

• Support background research and literature reviews on environmental governance, LDN, and sustainable development.

Reporting and Data Support;

• Support data collection, compilation, and basic management of qualitative and quantitative information for reporting and documentation purposes.

• Assist in drafting sections of reports, communication materials, and organizing project documentation and knowledge resources.

Other Responsibilities;

• Perform other relevant tasks as assigned, in line with learning objectives and the research focus.