Intern - Environment Affairs [temporary]

vor 1 Woche

Geneve, 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 Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) regulates international trade in specimens (plants, animals and parts and derivatives thereof) of about 36,000 species listed in the three Appendices of the Convention. In order to efficiently implement the Convention and ensure that when international wildlife trade occurs, it is legal, sustainable and traceable, Parties to CITES need to have in place adequate national legislation and designate one or more Management and Scientific authorities. The role of the Secretariat is to support Parties in the effective implementation of the Convention and the related Resolutions and Decisions. To further assist Parties and to ensure that the Convention continues to respond to current conservation needs and challenges, the Conference of the Parties is directing the Secretariat to undertake an increasing number of specific activities. The Secretariat is also tasked with organizing the annual meetings of the permanent committees and with organizing smaller ad hoc workshops and consultations.

Seven internship positions are available.

The Internships will be for a minimum of three (3) months and a maximum of six (6) months. The timing of the internship can be flexible according to the prospective interns' availability and academic constraints.
The Internship is UNPAID and full-time. 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 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.

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.

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**:
1. Science Unit (1 intern):
Under the direct supervision of the Programme Officer(s) of the CITES Science Unit, the intern will:

- Assist with conducting research and analyses related to the implementation of specific CoP Decisions and Resolutions allocated to the Science Unit;
- Assist in conducting background research for the preparation of substantive meeting documents;
- Compile and prepare analyses of information submitted by Parties in response to various calls for information related to their implementation of the Convention;
- Assist with other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

The following qualifications are required for this internship:

- Academic qualifications in a relevant scientific area, including conservation biology; environmental or political sciences; wildlife, forestry or fishery management; ecology; etc.;
- Ability to undertake research, provide analytical and programmatic support, and compile, organize and analyze data; and Interested in working at the science-policy interface.

2. Legal Unit (1 Intern)

Under the direct supervision of the Programme Officer(s) of the CITES Legal Unit, the intern(s) will:

- Assist with conducting research and analyses related to the implementation of specific CoP Decisions and Resolutions;
- Assist in conducting background research for the preparation of substantive meeting documents;
- Compile and prepare analyses of information submitted by Parties in response to various calls for information related to their implementation of the Convention;
- Assist with other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

The following qualifications are required for this internship:

- Academic qualifications in the field of law (public, international, criminal, environmental) or social sciences;
- Interest and motivation to work on legal, compliance and/or enforcement matters related to CITES;
- Experience with compliance or enforcement (judiciary, customs, polices, wildlife authority) is desirable.

3. Enforcement Unit (1 Intern)

Under the direct supervision of the Programme Officer of the CITES Enforcement Unit, the intern will:

- Assist with conducting research and analyses related to the implementation of specific CoP Decisions and Resolutions;
- Assist in conducting background research for the preparation of substantive meeting documents;
- Compile and prepare analyses of information submitted by Parties in response to various call

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