Nature Intern

Ipieca background

Ipieca is the global oil and gas industry association for advancing environmental and social
performance. It convenes a significant portion of the oil and gas value chain and brings
together the expertise of members and stakeholders to provide leadership for the industry on
advancing climate action, environmental responsibility, social performance and mainstreaming
sustainability.

In a world aspiring to a net-zero future, Ipieca acts as a catalyst to bring experts together
to advance member contributions to the pathways to a resilient low emissions future and uphold
Ipieca’s position as part of the international dialogue on the energy transition. Ipieca is
also the industry’s principal channel of communication to the United Nations. Our unique
position within the industry enables our members to contribute effectively to the sustainable
development agenda.

By doing this, Ipieca helps the oil and gas industry manage its environmental impact and
address climate risks while it works to meet the increasing demand for energy.

Responsibilities

This is an entry level role in which the incumbent provides support primarily to Ipieca’s
Nature portfolio (including Biodiversity & Ecosystems services (BES), water and marine
spills). This role will involve a wide range of coordination and administrative tasks covering
the spectrum of environmental issues e.g environmental stewardship, monitoring of global trends
on environment, integration of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Service management, effective
management of water and marine spills in oil and gas operations and other.

The primary responsibilities of the intern will be to support the organisation of the
Environment Group including BES and Water Working Groups (and Marine Spill Working Group) and
the delivery of each group’s annual business plan, as well as carrying out other ad hoc tasks
as they arise to support other Working Groups and Ipieca activities.

Key activities will include:

• Primarily supporting the Nature programme (including Environment, BES, Water and Marine
  Spill) by coordinating and liaising with stakeholders, consultants and members to facilitate
  the timely development of guidance, reports and publications. Supporting other Ipieca
  activities as the need arises in taking minutes and liaising with members to facilitate the
  development of guidance and other material.
• Supporting the development of external communication materials.
• Conducting research on relevant topics and providing succinct summary briefings, often with
  minimal supervision.
• Organising and supporting teleconferences, Working Group meetings and external workshops,
  including handling logistics, preparatory work (presentations, agendas and pre-reads), taking
  minutes and following up on action points;
• Maintaining Environment contact databases;
• Proof-reading key materials;
• Keeping website content up-to-date, developing internal and external communication
  materials for meeting and events and contributing to Ipieca’s activities on social media;
• Planning, organising and facilitating webinars with members and external stakeholders;
• Keeping members informed of Working Group activities and required actions; coordinating and
  responding to member queries;
• Analysis of data such as member survey results, prioritization of priorities, member
  participation;
• Monitoring and coordinating Ipieca presence at external events,
• Providing briefings on industry trends through attending meetings
• Carrying out ad-hoc tasks as they arise to support other Ipieca activities

Necessary Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in an environmentally focused subject – minimum grade 2:1
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to organise own workload and support multiple projects in busy work environment
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and ability to work with senior individuals
• Strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft programs, including Outlook, Excel
  and Word
• Ability to work effectively in an intercultural environment, often with minimal supervision
• Willingness and availability for occasional international travel.

Preferable qualification and Experience

• Experience working in a business environment or in a non-profit role liaising with the
  corporate sector
• Experience writing internal reports and policy briefings
• Knowledge/understanding of environmental issues for the oil and gas industry
• Post graduate degree in relevant subject

Benefits and compensation

• Pension
• Private healthcare including dental
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Salary: £24,000.00 per annum

All candidates must have a right and ability to work in the UK and this must be stated
on the covering letter.

How to apply: Please send CV and 1-page (max) covering letter to
[email protected]

Deadline for application: Monday 23 September 2024