Intern - Environment Affairs temporary

vor 2 Wochen

Genf, Genf, Schweiz United Nations Vollzeit

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 United Nations Environment (UNEP) is the United Nations system's designated entity that addresses environmental issues at the global and regional level.

Its mandate is to coordinate the development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action.


The position is located in the Governance Branch of UNEP's Secretariat of the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal, the Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade and the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants, in Geneva.

The Branch is responsible for the overall management of the meetings of the conferences of the Parties and those of their subsidiary bodies, among other programmatic functions.

The internship is for 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:

Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual's background; the intern's assigned office as well as the internship period.

Under the direct supervision of the Basel COP Coordinator, the Rotterdam Coordinator, and the Stockholm COP Coordinator in the Governance Branch, the intern will:

Provide support for the preparations of and running of the 2023 meetings of the Conferences of the Parties to the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions (1 to 12 May 2023, Geneva).

Tasks will include preparation of various documents, such as meeting documents and reports; drafting of letters and other written outputs, such as presentations or training materials; assist in the organization of regional preparatory meetings, bureaux meetings, webinars, teleconferences and other briefings; support in organizing side events and other type of events during the meetings; assist in developing outreach materials and web content; assist in compiling and formatting chairs notes; provide any further support to the COP coordinators in the preparation and running of the 2023 meetings of the conferences of the Parties, as required.


Areas of work may include:

  • Chemicals and wastes management;
  • International environmental law and negotiations;
  • Programme planning and management;
  • Meeting coordination;
  • Communication and outreach;
  • Other areas as may be assigned

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 twoway 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
Competencies

  • 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.
Education

  • 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 oneyear period of graduation.
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