Vacancy title:
Intern - Environment Affairs
Jobs at:
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)Deadline of this Job:
31 January 2023
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, January 17, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Responsibilities
• Research, analyse and present information gathered from diverse sources to support the implementation of the Sustainable Food Systems team activities.
• Support the review of project deliverables.
• Assist with the organization of meetings and outreach events, developing necessary background materials, sourcing appropriate speakers, and report writing.
• Support communication activities (e.g. draft stories for social media, food systems internal management team, etc.).
• Depending on the incumbent’s skills and background (e.g. specific language skills), country- or region-specific research, and review tasks may be assigned.
• Support other activities as requested.
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.
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.
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.
Education
• Applicants must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:
• Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
• Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent);
• Have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
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