Intern - Environment Affairs

Description du poste:

Work Location
UNEP/New York Office

Expected duration
6 months

Duties and Responsibilities
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environment sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. UN Environment Programme/New York Office is responsible for strategic linkages with the UN system, key partners, and stakeholders in the context of the interagency and intergovernmental processes based on UN Headquarters. Responsibilities Under the supervision of the Senior Programme Management Officer for interagency Affairs of UNEP/New York Office, the intern will: * Attend and summarize key discussions on interagency meetings in New York and on-line. * Research and summarize key developments related to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda and UN Development system reform, including coverage of discussions in relevant UN inter-agency fora such as the High level Committee on programs; the UN Sustainable Development Group and others. * Collaborate with the work of the New York Office to support UNEP in interagency discussions and fora by collecting information and briefing notes that can support the further integration of the environmental pillar of the 2030 Agenda in the work of the UN system. * Participate in the logistics and organization of UNEP interagency events and/or side events for the UN General Assembly, follow up on Agenda 2030 and other environment related events at UN Headquarters in New York. * Contribute with the interagency team with communications, briefings, and team organization as needed. * Contribute to the communication activities of UNEP's New York Office from an inter-agency perspective. The intern will support the interagency affairs team as needed. This will include specific support in delivering outputs for the UN80 Work Packages led by UNEP; as well as support in the successful organization of the first annual meeting of the UN Task Force on Critical Energy Transition Minerals. The intern will work 40 hours per week, five days per week, from Monday to Friday, full time at the UNEP New York Office.

Qualifications/special skills
Applicants must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements: a. Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent) in environmental sciences, natural resource management, communication, international relations or related field; b. Be enrolled in an advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) with a focus on environmental sciences, natural resource management, communication, international relations or related fields; c. Have graduated with a university degree (Bachellor´s Degree) in environmental sciences, natural resource management, communication, international relations or related field and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation. Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required.

Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage.

Additional Information
Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience; Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. Client orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be "clients" and seeks to see things from clients' point of view. Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect. Identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions. Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems. Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects. Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client. The candidate should have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds.

Intern Specific text
Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.

No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS' BANK ACCOUNTS