Intern - Economic Affairs [temporary]

vor 4 Wochen

Fribourg, Schweiz United Nations Vollzeit

This on-site internship is located in the Resource Management Section of the Sustainable Energy Division (SED) of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). The minimum duration of this internship is 3 months and the maximum duration is 6 months, during the period from 01 September 2023 to 29 February 2024.

**Responsibilities**:
The intern is expected to contribute to the work of the Sustainable Energy Division as follows:
a) To assist in the organisation and servicing of the intergovernmental and expert group meetings in the areas covered by the Division, primarily sustainable resource management (Expert Group on Resource Management (EGRM) Secretariat topics: United Nations Framework Classification for Resources (UNFC) and United Nations Resource Management System (UNRMS) in relation to EU project), and including energy for sustainable development, energy security, energy efficiency, cleaner electricity systems, renewable energy, coal mine methane, methane management, and natural gas.

b) To conduct desktop research, draft studies and short articles and prepare promotional material related sustainable resource management and other topics listed above.

c) To assist the secretariat and national experts in data collection, including through web search and documentation preparation for the above listed fields.

d) To carry out other tasks as required in the Division, such as meeting support, drafting reports, and updating the UNECE databases.

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.

Planning and organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently.

Education
To qualify for the United Nations Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met:
For this internship, studies in energy, sustainable development, economics, international relations or equivalent are required.

Have a 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.

Applicants from all countries are accepted and under-represented or un-represented countries in the UN are encouraged to apply.

Work Experience

Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship, fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of French or Russian is an asset.

Assessment
N/A.

Special Notice

The minimum duration of this internship is 3 months and the maximum duration is 6 months, during the period from 01 September 2023 to 29 February 2024.
- KINDLY NOTE THAT THIS TEMPORARY JOB OPENING IS SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSE OF AN INTERNSHIP WITH THE ECONOMIC COMMISSION FOR EUROPE.
- The Internship Programme is guided by Administrative Instruction ST/AI/2020/1 of the United Nations issued by the Under-Secretary-General for Management.
- Interns are considered type I gratis personnel. They are not staff members. The United Nations does not financially remunerate interns. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibilities of interns or their sponsoring institutions.
- The United Nations accepts no responsibility for the medical insurance of the intern or costs arising from accidents and illness incurred during an internship. Applicants for internship must show proof of valid medical insurance coverage and provide a medical certificate of good health.
- The United Nations is not responsible for any claims by any parties where the loss of or damage to their property, death or personal injury was caused by the actions or omission of action by the interns during their internship.

United Nations Considerations

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographi

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