Intern - Environment Affairs [temporary]
vor 2 Monaten
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. 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 Science and Technical Assistance (STA) 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 management of the scientific and technical inputs for the implementation of the three conventions and is responsible for the overall coordination and delivery of the technical assistance programme in accordance with the relevant mandates provided by the respective Conferences of the Parties.
The internship in the Secretariat of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions (BRS) 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 relevant Programme Officer in the STA Branch, the intern will:
- Support in the work relating to the reporting under Basel and Stockholm Conventions;
- Support on TA coordination related activities that includes updating of the website, preparing presentations, evaluation forms, doing assessments, etc.;
- Support in providing technical assistance under the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions (workshop preparations, data analysis, online training etc.);
- Support in the various ongoing and upcoming projects on plastic waste projects;
- Support in the work areas relating to PCB, PBDE, waste containing nanomaterials, synergies and international cooperation;
- Support in the areas of BAT/BEP activities, Chairs’ training and effectiveness evaluation, the works include preparations for face to face and or online meetings/webinars, website updates, expert roster maintenance, preparation of slides, promotional materials, feedback forms, certificates, note taking, onsite support etc;
- Support in the launching of the MOOC, the webinar sessions, and online training on e-waste;
- Other areas as may be assigned.
Competencies
Core 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
- 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 one-year period of graduation.
- 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 backgro
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