Vacancy title:
Intern - Environment Affairs I
Jobs at:
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)Deadline of this Job:
08 November 2022
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, October 26, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Responsibilities
• Under the direct supervision of the Programme Coordination Officer, and the overall guidance of UNEP’s Global Environment Facility (GEF) Executive Coordinator, the intern will:
• Contribute to research on selected operational topics such as GEF policies, compliance and efficiency.
• Assist in GEF Portfolio disclosure on key platforms such as UNEP Open Data and GEF Portal.
• Assist in handling internal processes including project registry and follow up.
• Respond to requests for GEF portfolio data, working with other team members to gather necessary information and articulate a response
• Support in communication and outreach activities
• Assist in following up with five GEF Focal Areas to identify and pre-empt issue and ensure reports are delivered on time.
Competencies
• 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 decisions, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
• 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.
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) in environmental sciences/management, public policy, business administration, or a related field.
• 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.
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
Job Experience: No Requirements
Work Hours: 8 12:00:00 AM Bachelor Degree
Job application procedure
Interested and qualified? Go to https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=193372& to apply
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