About

GWP’s VISION is a water secure world. Our MISSION is to advance governance and management of water resources for sustainable and equitable development.

OUR UNIQUE VALUE: GWP mobilises action on the global water crisis through a unique combination of social capital, shared values, credibility within the global water community, bottom-up orientation, and expertise. A network of networks, we ensure the ‘voices of water’ can inﬂuence local, national, regional, and global development priorities. We are committed to our role as a neutral convener and respected for our focus on inclusiveness and sustainability.

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GWP creates and communicates information about integrated water resources management which contributes to improved water governance and, ultimately, water security.

Together with our Partners, we provide knowledge resources and capacity building activities for solving water problems.

Partner

Institutional Partners are the basis of GWP's multi-stakeholder partnership. A strong, diverse partnership can bring about the changes needed to achieve a water secure world. In this section, learn about the benefits of being a Partner and meet a few who already are. We invite like-minded organisations to join us!

GWP Regions

This is where you can find links to the websites of our Regional Water Partnerships (RWPs). RWPs are closest to the countries where we work. They share knowledge and learning across national boundaries and are expected to have an open, inclusive, and gender-sensitive policies for bringing together as wide a group of stakeholders as possible to solve water problems.

GWP Internship: Programmes, Partnerships & Communications

Edit 17 December: Please note that the deadline to apply was 15 December 2019, and we are therefore no longer accepting applications. Thanks to all those who applied!

GWP is looking for 4 new interns to join the global GWP secretariat in Stockholm, Sweden. The start date is flexible around February-March 2020, for minimum 3 months but extendable up to 6 months. Deadline for applications is 15 December 2019.

The internships will be tailored to the interns’ backgrounds and interests and will support one or two of GWP’s workstreams: GWP programme support including the SDG Programme and the Transboundary programme, GWP’s Youth Engagement, the Partnerships and Resource Mobilization (PRM) team and the Communications team.

In addition to the information and requirements set out in the general GWP Internship Description, applicants for shall meet the following requirements:

Interest in water resources management, any of GWP’s overall focus areas (particularly SDGs and/or youth), and/or other environmental sustainability issues.
Knowledge of the 2030 Development Agenda and integrated water resources management is an advantage
Research and writing experience
Meet all expenses for travel, insurance and any other expenses through financial support from their educational institution, government, scholarships or through personal resources

Interested students should submit their applications through the online application system latest by 15 December 2019. Applications should include the following:

Cover Letter with an introduction of the applicant, including work areas of interest
Resume/CV

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview in January 2020. Questions can be addressed to internship@gwp.org (applications are not accepted via e-mail).

Page last edited: 12/17/2019