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Intern- Instructional Design, PAPACO
Vacancy #:
7259
Unit:
ESARO South Africa Programme
Organisation:
International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
Location:
South Africa Country Office, Pretoria, South Africa
Reporting to:
Coordinator - Pan-African Protected Areas
Work percentage:
100%
Grade:
*
Expected start date:
01 May 2025
Type of contract:
Fixed-term (3 months)
Closing date:
21 April 2025
BACKGROUND
THIS IS S LOCAL POSITION
BACKGROUND:
The Program on African Protected areas & Conservation (Papaco) aims at improving the management and governance of protected areas in Africa and their positive results on biodiversity conservation. To achieve that, Papaco focuses on 3 complementary domains which are: equitable governance, efficient management and long-term sustainability of PAs. Working closely with the World Commission for protected Areas (WCPA), Papaco has 4 main work approaches:
Carry out various evaluations and studies (at site level, or at country or regional levels…) to provide relevant information to all stakeholders for better management and better governance,
Develop relevant tools for parks governance, management and monitoring, based on the methodologies elaborated with/by the WCPA (such as the Green List of PAs),
Build the capacities of parks managers and their partners in Africa on these methodologies and tools, through regional, national or local training programs on PA management and governance and through online courses (MOOCs).
Provide targeted technical support to duly selected sites/organizations where a good potential for improvement is detected (for instance to build their sustainability).
JOB DESCRIPTION
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
The intern will assist the Papaco team in the development of 12 online courses in 2025 (6 in English, 6 in French). The courses are built on a custom-build of OpenEdx, and courses are available in French and in English.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
Integrate the course content to OpenEdx using the platform tools and basic HTML/CSS
Assist team in creating clear and seamless slideshows to support the course content (Canva)
Review the final result and bring up potential issues
Be proactive in providing feedback on the final result
Research potential tools to improve the course development efficiency (AI)
Perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
REQUIREMENTS
Education;
Second or third year student in the following fields: web design, web development, instructional design with a focus on the technical aspect, multimedia, digital communications.
Work Experience;
None
Language Proficiency;
English, French would be an asset but not required.
Competencies;
Good knowledge of HTML/CSS
Good knowledge of web best practices
Core Competencies;
Transparency: Able to build trust and contribute to informed and responsible decision making by carrying out the work of IUCN in a transparent manner; provides clear guidance to ensure that objectives and desired measurable results are understood by members of the team.
Inclusiveness: Understands and accepts cultural diversity, and provide a tolerant, positive and supportive working environment that fosters respect for diversity, demonstrates ability to work in a multicultural, multi ethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different nationalities and cultural backgrounds.
Professionalism: Promote the organization’s interests, objectives and values in a diligent and professional manner.
Accountability: Takes responsibility of individual and collective actions, promotes the IUCN One Programme approach.
Functional competencies;
Curiosity and willingness to continuously learn and stay up to date about new technologies in the field of communications, tools to implement efficient work flows, eLearning solutions etc.
Resourcefulness and ability to problem solve.
Must be highly organised, detail-oriented, and self-motivated with the ability to multi-task and prioritise needs
Must be dependable, a good team player and able to work independently as well as have the ability to learn quickly and expand scope of functions
APPLICATIONS
Applicants are requested to apply online through the HR Management System, by opening the vacancy announcement and pressing the "Apply" button.
Applicants will be asked to create an account and submit their profile information. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. The vacancy closes at midnight, Swiss time (GMT+1 / GMT+2 during Daylight Saving Time, DST). Please note that only selected applicants will be personally contacted for interviews.
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About IUCN
IUCN is a membership Union uniquely composed of both government and civil society organisations. It provides public, private and non-governmental organisations with the knowledge and tools that enable human progress, economic development and nature conservation to take place together.
Created in 1948, IUCN is now the world’s largest and most diverse environmental network, harnessing the knowledge, resources and reach of more than 1,400 Member organisations and around 16,000 experts. It is a leading provider of conservation data, assessments and analysis. Its broad membership enables IUCN to fill the role of incubator and trusted repository of best practices, tools and international standards.
IUCN provides a neutral space in which diverse stakeholders including governments, NGOs, scientists, businesses, local communities, indigenous peoples organisations and others can work together to forge and implement solutions to environmental challenges and achieve sustainable development.
Working with many partners and supporters, IUCN implements a large and diverse portfolio of conservation projects worldwide. Combining the latest science with the traditional knowledge of local communities, these projects work to reverse habitat loss, restore ecosystems and improve people’s well-being.
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