国际组织实习 | 联合国环境规划署招募环境事务实习生

INTERN - ENVIRONMENT AFFAIRS

部门：联合国环境规划署

地点：日内瓦

实习期：6个月，预计2020年10月开始

语言要求：流利的英语口语及书面能力，掌握联合国其他官方语言将被视为加分项

申请时间：2020年9月1日-2020年9月15日

详情链接：https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=140551&Lang=en-US

Org. Setting and Reporting

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment.

The Environment Management Group (EMG) is a United Nations (UN) System-wide coordination body on environment and human settlements established in 2001 pursuant to the General Assembly resolution 53/242 in July 1999. The Group is supported by a secretariat provided by UNEP, located in Geneva, Switzerland. The EMG membership consists of the specialized agencies, programmes and organs of the United Nations including the secretariats of the Multilateral Environmental Agreements.

The EMG identifies issues on the international environmental agenda that warrant cooperation, and finds ways of engaging its collective capacity in coherent management responses to those issues. In accordance with its Terms of Reference, the EMG works through technical meetings, Issue Management Groups, Consultative Processes and Task Teams.

EMG seeks to recruit an Intern to offer support to the different EMG works streams. The internship is UNPAID and is envisaged to begin in October 2020 for a duration of six (6) months.

Interns work five days per week (35-40 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the department or office to which they are assigned.

Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Programme Management Officer, Environment Management Group, the intern will assist the EMG Secretariat in its work to enhance collaboration in the UN system in the field of environment especially on environmental dimensions of the Sustainable Development Goals. The intern will be tasked to support the Secretariat in the following areas:

1.EMG Nexus Dialogues;

2.Internal Environment and social sustainability in the UN System;

3.System-Wide Framework of Strategies on the Environment;

4.Inter-agency collaboration on environmental topics including i.e. biodiversity;

5.Communications.

The internship will include the following tasks but is not limited to:

-Draft/summarize documents and develop guidance materials on related topics;

-Undertake research on different topics as requested;

-Prepare quarterly newsletters and develop content for social media;

-Assist in the organization of and reporting from EMG meetings or workshops (e.g. prepare meeting documents and presentation material) and take notes during meetings;

-Offer support to the activities of the EMG Consultative Processes and Task Teams;

-Any other duties as assigned.

The details of the above activities and EMG areas of work are available in the EMG website: www.unemg.org

Competencies

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

- 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 deadline for delivery of products or services to clients

Education

Applicants must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:

(1) Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);

(2) Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent); or

(3) Have graduated with a university degree.

Specific to this Internship position, Candidates with a postgraduate qualification in environmental studies and/or social science with a genuine interest in and understanding of environmental issues, digital media strategies and the work of the United Nations are highly desirable.

Applicants must be computer literate in standard software applications, including MS Suite (Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook). Knowledge of design software eg Photoshop and CMS such as Wordpress, is an advantage.

Work Experience

Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the Programme. Are you a student in a Bachelor’s (final year), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have you completed a degree course?

Will you be able to cover the costs of travel, accommodation and other living expenses for the duration of the internship?

Is your field of study closely related to the type of internship you are applying for?

Languages

Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge of any other working languages of the UN an added advantage.

Assessment

Potential candidates will be contacted by hiring manager directly for further consideration.

Special Notice

Your application for this internship must include:

1. A Completed application (Personal History Profile) and Cover Note, through the UN careers Portal. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

The Cover Note must include:

- Title of the degree you are currently pursuing

- Graduation Date

- IT skills and programmes you are proficient in

- Explain why you are the best candidate for this specific internship

- Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme, ensure to include all past work experience (if any).

2. Proof of enrollment from current University (if not graduated).

3. A copy of degree certificate (if you have already graduated).

Due to a high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.

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