Unep Finance Initiative Internship for Banking
Vor 3 Tagen
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 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.
UNEP FI’s banking team is responsible for the initiative’s work with its over 350 member banks in more than 80 countries around the world. This includes overseeing and supporting the implementation of the Principles for Responsible Banking.
The UNEP FI Internship for Banking Programme is for six (6) months.
The Internship is for 6 months and UNPAID. Interns work five days per week (35-40 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the department or office to which they are assigned.
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.
**Responsibilities**:
The intern would be part of UNEP FI’s Banking Programme Team. As such, depending on skills, background and preferences, he or she would:
- Support the project management of the UNEP FI’s Principles for Responsible Banking
- Support the project management of ongoing PRB implementation-related projects and working groups on various topics including Nature & Biodiversity, Climate & Net-Zero transition, Financial Inclusion
- Support with communication and engagement with our banking members as well as various external stakeholders
- Carry out research on Sustainable Banking & Finance topics
- Support the organization of events, both logístically and in terms of content
- Participate in meetings and calls with member banks as well as experts and external stakeholders
- Assist with other tasks as relevant
- Work on topics of own interest
- If the level of experience allows, set up and manage own initiatives with the banking members as the internship progresses.
Over the course of the internship, the intern will gradually be given increasing opportunities to manage tasks and small projects independently.
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
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 studies in finance, economics, sustainable development, communications, environmental sciences, and/or international relations/affairs.
Have demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals o
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