ASEAN Youth Biodiversity Leaders at the 2019 Youth Biodiversity Leaders Academy in Khao Yai National Park, Thailand. Photo by Martin Palis, ACB.
AYBP Internships
Terms of Reference
Duty station: Remote / Home-based
Number of positions: 2 Programme Interns, 1 Communications Intern
Duration: Minimum 3 months, ideally 6 months, flexible work hours (please see internship schedule below)
Stipend: USD 330 per month
Background:
Biodiversity underpins environmental health, food security, climate resilience, and the sustainable development and well-being of mankind. More than 630 million people in the ASEAN region depend on biodiversity for their livelihood. The sound management and protection of biodiversity is hence crucial to safeguard a sustainable, healthy and resilient ASEAN for future generations. The youth of ASEAN, defined as persons 15 – 35 years old, represent over 33% of the ASEAN population and are a key stakeholder in contributing to this future dependent on biodiversity.
To ensure the next generation is recognised and involved in the formulation and implementation of biodiversity policies, the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity (ACB), through the Biodiversity Conservation and Management of Protected Areas in ASEAN Project (BCAMP) supported by the European Union (EU), is spearheading the ASEAN Youth Biodiversity Programme (AYBP) in collaboration with the Global Youth Biodiversity Network (GYBN), the official youth constituency to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). AYBP has several subprogrammes:
- Youth Biodiversity Leaders (YBL) fellowship provides in-depth capacity building and mentorship to youth leaders in biodiversity in the region to strengthen youth-led conservation efforts;
- Youth Internships in Protected Areas in ASEAN (YIPA) provides on-the-job training for youth in protected area management;
- Young ASEAN Storytellers (YAS) identifies and brings selected youth creatives to visit an ASEAN Heritage Park (AHP) in their own country, for them to gain inspiration and gather materials to create and tell powerful stories of conservation to a wide range of audiences; and
- (upcoming) Conservation Action Fund (CAF) to support small-scale youth-led conservation projects in ASEAN.
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The ACB is seeking two (2) programme interns and one (1) communications intern to be part of the AYBP team, specifically to assist with implementation of AYBP activities, and to help with producing timely communications outputs for the AYBP website, ACB’s social media and other communication channels.
This will be a great opportunity for a young person seeking to build their CV, hone their communications and writing skills, raise awareness about the conservation initiatives led by youth in the ASEAN, and learn more about the work of an intergovernmental environmental organisation. A modest stipend of USD 330/month (before any bank transaction and exchange rate fees) will be provided for the duration of the internship.
Scope of work:
Programme intern
Reporting to the AYBP Coordinator, the intern is expected to:
- Assist with coordination with relevant stakeholders such as youth participants, partners and resource persons in the implementation of AYBP subprogrammes;
- Help to prepare communications, documents, certifications, and reports for meetings, workshops, webinars and other events;
- Provide secretariat support for AYBP’s trainings, workshops, meetings, and other events;
- Perform other related task/s as may be assigned; and
- Attend periodic training and reflection sessions with the AYBP Coordinator to evaluate progress and reinforce learning outcomes.
Communications intern
Reporting to the AYBP Coordinator and working closely with the Communications and Public Affairs (CPA) Unit in the ACB, the intern is expected to:
- Help in developing a communications plan for the AYBP for 2022, taking into account different target audiences;
- Write content for the AYBP website, press releases, feature articles, and social media posts, using materials (e.g. photos, anecdotes, blogs) from AYBP activities;
- Graphic design: create new or update previous AYBP posters, publicity materials, marketing collateral, etc.;
- Help with posting on the AYBP website and social media;
- Keep track of reach statistics of posts related to AYBP activities;
- Recommend ways to improve the reach and impact of AYBP communications in relation to the overall goals of AYBP;
- Perform other related task/s as may be assigned; and
- Attend periodic training and reflection sessions with the AYBP Coordinator to evaluate progress and reinforce learning outcomes.
Note: All communications outputs shall be vetted by the AYBP Coordinator and relevant ACB staff before publishing through the ACB’s channels.
Expected duration and internship schedule:
Minimum 3 months, ideally 6 months. Based on candidate’s availability, this could be a full-time or part-time work schedule. Work hours and location are flexible. It is expected that the intern will work remotely and have reliable internet connection. The intern is expected to be in frequent communication with and to coordinate closely with the AYBP Coordinator and concerned ACB staff to deliver the outputs in a timely manner.
In your application, please indicate your preferred internship schedule:
| Apply by | |||
| 1st slot | May to August | 3 months | 22 Apr |
| 2nd slot | May to October | 6 months | 22 Apr |
| 3rd slot | July to December | 6 months | 15 May |
Depending on travel restrictions and subject to availability of funds, the intern may be invited to participate as part of the AYBP organising team in regional and/or national in-person workshops. Travel and valid expenses related to the intern’s attendance to in-person events as part of the AYBP organising team shall be shouldered by the ACB.
Eligibility:
- Age 18-35 (as of 1 April 2022)
- Citizen of an ASEAN Member State
- Able to communicate in English (written and oral)
- Have a reliable internet connection for remote work
Preferred qualifications:
- Current student (completed at least 1 year) or graduate of communication sciences/arts, environmental studies, graphic design, or a related field
- Strong command of the English language
- Ability to communicate in at least one other language used in the ASEAN region (written and oral) an advantage
- Experience in graphic design, project implementation, and/or social media communications, especially in a similar field, highly preferred. Please submit your portfolio or past work samples.
Allowance:
A modest stipend of USD 330 per month (before any bank transaction and exchange rate fees) shall be provided. Medical health and life insurance are not included. Travel and valid expenses related to the intern’s attendance to in-person events as part of the AYBP organising team shall be shouldered by the ACB.
Application process:
- Applicants need to apply using the official form on https://bit.ly/AYBPinternships2022.
- Only applications submitted in English will be considered.
- No other forms of application is allowed.
- You will require:
- Digital PDF copy of CV/resume
- For communications internship: sample(s) of previous work / your portfolio, submitted via the application form
- Application deadline:
Apply by1st slotMay to August3 months22 Apr2nd slotMay to October6 months22 Apr3rd slotJuly to December6 months15 May - Possible interview: 2-3 weeks after application deadline (only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview)
- Only complete applications submitted in English via the application form (http://bit.ly/AYBPinternships2022) before the deadline will be considered. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.