Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, April 23, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Overview
Responsibilities
The intern will work under the direct supervision of the Senior Environmental Affairs Officer:
• Support the Secretariat's contribution to the work of the UN Environment Management Group (EMG); review the focus areas of the EMG and prepare respective summaries including the status of work and suggestions for developing further the role of the Ozone Treaties in this context, taking also into consideration the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
• Assist in the preparation of briefings on reports produced under the Montreal Protocol that are of interest to the parties and in areas in which the Ozone Secretariat cooperates with other partners or UN entities, e.g., the Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM).
• Provide substantive and organizational support for the Meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol to be organized by the Secretariat in November 2022.
• Perform other duties 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.
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);
• Have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within three year period of graduation.
• Preferred area of study: Currently enrolled or recently graduated (within 3 years) from a postgraduate programme in environmental science/engineering, policy, law, or related areas.
• Be computer literate in standard software applications.
• Have demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter;
• Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
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 this post, fluency in written and oral English is required.
Deadline: 6th May 2022


Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
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