Note: 

• The allowance of Intern will be decided by the Executive Director based on the interview.

• Official certificate will be signed by Executive Director after the internship completed.

Background Information：

The Integrated Research on Disaster Risk (IRDR) is an international scientific programme cosponsored by the International Science Council (ISC) and the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), and supported by China Association of Science and Technology (CAST). IRDR aims to usher in an inclusive, safe and sustainable world by promoting a better understanding of disaster risk and the effective use of risk science in decision-making.

The International Programme Office of IRDR (IRDR IPO) is hosted by the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and the Aerospace Information Research Institute (AIR) of CAS, which serves as the Secretariat of the Programme. Led by an Executive Director, the IPO has Science Officer, Communications Officer, and Administrative Staff. For more information about the IRDR programme please visit: http://www.irdrinternational.org.

Key Responsibilities and Specific Tasks:

• Develop, improve and maintain website: writing and editing website content, update including collecting and revising news items from networks and partners; managing the calendar of events, blogging, uploading announcements and publications, and enhancing social media functions.

• Publications: design posters, layouts of publications and reports; support editing and preparation and oversee the design and printing of IRDR related publications (e.g. annual reports, quarterly newsletter, project reports, posters, etc.)

• Event Management: assist in communicating and planning conferences, workshops and other programme activities.

• Other communication duties assigned by Executive Director.

Requirements

üLanguage: Fluency in written and spoken English; ability to express oneself clearly in a variety of settings. The working language of the IPO and the IRDR Programme is English. 

üEducation: Senior undergraduate students, graduate students or above. Major in communications, (science) journalism, public/business administration, international relations, or other fields related to disaster risk reduction will be an advantage.

üKnowledge: A basic understanding of the main issues and challenges faced in disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation and sustainable development, and preferably relevant communications experience in these related themes. 

üTechnical Skills: Proficiency in the use of software programs such as the MS Office suite, the Adobe suite, in particular Acrobat, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop and video editing software. Experience in website design and management, proficiency in the use of social media platforms and other electronic communication tools.

Competencies / Expectations

üThe Communication Intern is expected to have a good sense of professionalism and responsibility for the task assigned, and be teamwork oriented under a multi-cultural international working environment.

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents in PDF format by email to connect@irdrinternational.org, with subject “CO Application + Name”. 

1. Application letter that explains why you are interested in the post and outlining the skills and experiences you bring to the position. Please tell us where you saw this notice.

2. Current CV with your contact details.

3. A writing sample (maximum 10 A4 pages total). Provide links if available.