Unep Finance Initiative

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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.

United Nations Environment Programme - Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) is a partnership between United Nations Environment and the global financial sector created in the wake of the 1992 Earth Summit with a mission to promote sustainable finance. More than 450 financial institutions, including banks, insurers, and investors, work with UN Environment to understand today’s environmental, social, and governance challenges, why they matter to finance, and how to actively participate in addressing them. UNEP FI’s work also includes a strong focus on policy - by promoting country-level dialogues between finance practitioners, supervisors, regulators, and policy-makers, and, at the international level, by promoting financial sector involvement in processes such as the global climate negotiations.

The UNEP FI Internship for Africa and Middle East Regional Support is for six (6) months.

The Internship is for 6 months and UNPAID. 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.

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**:
In line with UNEP FI work programme for 2023 and under the direct supervision of the Signatory Relations, working closely with the Africa and Middle East (AME) Regional Coordinator, the intern will support the implementation and consolidation of UNEP FI outreach & co-ordination plans across the four regions.

The intern is expected to:

- Assist in writing country and members’ profiles, monitoring reporting as well as on establishing the key areas of expertise of supporting institutions - these profiles will be in English/Arabic/French.
- Support membership surveys across the AME region - these will be in English/Arabic/French.
- Assist with identifying financial institutions for outreach in line with banking, insurance, and investment membership strategies
- Assist with preparation of sustainable finance events in the region (training and awareness-raising activities)
- Assist the Regional Coordinator in drafting concept notes in English/Arabic/French and preparation of national workshops (sending invitations, logístical matter, etc.) in addition to follow up activities.
- Assist with development of public communication through, for example, UNEP FI newsletter, website, case studies, and quarterly members calls, etc.
- Update the contact database for UNEP FI Signatories including the areas of active engagement with UNEP FI, if and as relevant.
- Support the Regional Coordinator and Signatory Relations Manager on any other matters as necessary.
- Assist in writing, editing, proofreading, and preparing communications for members in English/Arabic/French.
- Assist in community platform creation and management.

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-yea

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