国际组织实习丨联合国环境规划署招募污染与循环经济支持实习生

INTERN - UNEP Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) Pollution and Circular Economy Support Internship

部门：联合国环境规划署

地点：日内瓦

实习时长：6个月

语言要求：流利的英语口语及书面能力；掌握法语将被视为加分项

截止日期：2022年3月17日

详情链接：https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=175726&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.

Located within the UN Environment Division of Economy, the Resources & Markets Branch (UNEP-RMB) seeks to conserve the environment, reduce poverty, and promote sustainable development by enhancing the capacity of governments, businesses, and civil society to integrate environmental considerations into economic, trade, and financial policies and practices in accordance with the partnership and integrated policy-making approaches of sustainable development.

As part of UNEP-RMB, the UNEP Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) (www.unepfi.org) is a unique global partnership between the UNEP and the private financial sector. UNEP FI works closely with more than 450 financial institutions that are signatories to the UNEP FI Statements of Environmental Commitment, and a range of partner organizations to develop and promote linkages between the environment, sustainability and financial performance. Through its industry commissions, thematic advisory groups and regional activities, UNEP FI carries out its mission to identify, promote, and realize the adoption of sustainability practice at all levels of financial institution operations.

Pollution and Circular Economy is a new thematic focus area launched by UNEP FI. Pollution has a pervasive impact on people and society, on biodiversity loss and on climate change. One of the root causes of pollution – as well as climate change and biodiversity loss- is the unsustainable use of natural resources in our production and consumption models. A key part of the solution to the three planetary crises on climate, nature and pollution is to transition to a more resource efficient and circular economy, where waste and pollution are eliminated, products and materials are kept in use at their highest value and natural systems are regenerated. This is a priority, not only for our planet and our health, but also to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement on Climate Change. The global financial sector has a pivotal role to play to transition to a circular economy. UNEP FI works with members and partners to support the transition to less polluting and more circular economies. We provide research and guidance, we raise awareness and build capacity within the financial community, we facilitate peer exchange and collective action, at global and regional level.

The intern will join the newly created Pollution and Circular Economy workstream, working on a range of exciting and cutting-edge initiatives, in collaboration with other UNEP FI's thematic streams and external stakeholders.

The UNEP FI Internship for Pollution and Circular Economy is for six (6) months.

The Internship is UNPAID and full-time.

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

Responsibilities

The intern will assist with implementing UNEP FI's work programme related to its Pollution and Circular Economy workstream. 

Daily responsibilities may vary depending on the individual's background. Duties include, but are not limited to:

- Support internal work on the topics of pollution -especially plastic and chemicals pollution- and circular economy. We expect the intern to take initiative on a piece of applied research on a relevant topic and/or other additional duties relevant to their own areas of interest in this field (can be technological, creative or otherwise innovative in relation with pollution and/or circular economy), as agreed with the supervisor.

- Support the on-going development of the UNEP FI support and guidance materials related to pollution and circular economy.

- Carry out research on pollution, circular economy and finance-related themes, especially around metrics, indicators and data, as well as norms and practices.

- Collate information on pollution and circular economy from various sources including technical reports, industry publications, webinars, company disclosures, etc. Monitor for academic publications on related themes and convert these into digestible highlights.

- Assist with day-to-day coordination of communications with the participants of UNEP FI's Pollution and Circular Economy Working Groups and Interest Groups (general liaison, setting up meetings)

- Provide project coordination, administrative and communications support on ongoing projects and initiatives for example tracking sheet maintenance, organizing and minuting calls, supporting the production and dissemination of communication materials (webinars, brochures, etc.).

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. 

• 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.

Education

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

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

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

c. Have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation.

Relevant experience and final year undergraduate or master ’ s degree studies or recently graduated in finance, economics, sustainable development, environmental studies, international relations/affairs or other related themes.

Work Experience

No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the internship advertised, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. Fluency in French is an 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) through the UN careers Portal. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

In your Personal History Profile (PHP), be sure to include all past work experiences, IT Skills, and three references.

2.Proof of enrollment (click on link to access and attach to your application: http://unon.org/content/internship-programme)

List the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in using, and Explain why you are the best candidate for the internship and what you hope to gain from the internship.

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

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

In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, applicants may be requested to undertake the internship remotely in view of constraints regarding visa issuance, international travel and access to UN premises. Applicants must be willing and prepared to undertake the internship remotely for a part or the entirety of the internship.

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.

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