Unpaid Internship

INTERNATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATION UNION
- ITU is the leading United Nations agency for information and communication technologies, with the mission to connect the world. To achieve this, ITU manages the radio-frequency spectrum and satellite orbits at the international level, works to improve communication infrastructure in the developing world, and establishes global standards that foster seamless interconnection of a vast range of communication systems._

**Unpaid Internship - Environment and Climate Change Intern**

**Vacancy notice no**: 1187
**Sector**: SG
**Department**: SPM
**Country of contract**: Remote
**Duty station**: Home Based

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**Grade**: PositionGrade
**Type of contract**: Internship
**Duration of contract**: 4 to 6 months (starting asap)
**Recruitment open to**:External
**Application deadline (Midnight Geneva Time)**: 1 June 2023

ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT

The General Secretariat directs administrative, human and financial resources and activities of the Union, including the implementation of the provisions of the administrative regulations on operational questions, the dissemination of information on telecommunication/ICT matters for operational and other purposes, and the provision of legal advice to the whole of the Union. The General Secretariat coordinates the implementation of the Strategic Plan, monitors the telecommunication/ICT environment and recommends as needed action relating to the Union’s future policies and strategy. The General Secretariat ensures inter-sectoral coordination and cooperation to advance a whole of ITU approach (One-ITU) in headquarters and the field. The General Secretariat provides logístical and information technology support to the Union’s activities including conferences and global forums; the coordination of the work of the Union with the United Nations system, and other international organizations; and the engagement of the Member States, Sector Members, and Academia. The General Secretariat manages corporate governance, and strategic communications and relations with the media, different stakeholder groups as well as the general public.

Within the General Secretariat, the Strategic Planning and Membership Department (SPM) advises the Secretary-General on strategic challenges and their implications for the Union in the fast evolving telecommunications/ICT environment; develops forward-looking strategic proposals to the ITU management team with a view to ensuring that the organization meets the objectives assigned by the membership; plans and coordinates the corporative and strategic activities with a view to ensuring their accordance with membership objectives; organizes and provides secretariat services to the Plenipotentiary Conference, Council, and other meetings in the general secretariat in order to achieve a high level of involvement from Member States and Sector Members, develops and maintains sound relations with Member States, Sector Members and other entities, the UN and other international organizations. The Department is also responsible for providing expert advice on communication and promotion strategies and for developing and implementing the Union's corporate communication plan in cooperation with the three Sectors with a view to promoting ITU leadership in the field of telecommunications and ICT.

**TERMS OF REFERENCE**:
Within the Strategy and Planning Division (SPD) under the direct supervision of the Programme Officer, the intern will be involved in various activities related to environmental sustainability, including:

- Providing support related to the Environmental Management System and climate action across ITU operations and events, by preparing PowerPoint presentations, compiling meeting notes, undertaking research, and assisting with the preparation of reports.
- Assisting with the collection of data for the greenhouse gas inventory.
- Supporting the coordination with institutional partnerships and joint activities across the 2050Today and Greening the Blue community.
- Supporting staff awareness campaigns to strengthen staff capacity related to climate action through the development of appropriate tools, training and capacity-building activities.
- Supporting the preparation, including partnership outreach, for the Green Digital Action track at COP-28.
- Output:
- Create staff awareness campaign(s) on greening the digital footprint
- Support the development, monitoring and implementation of the EMS action plan
- Research, review and analyse information related to climate action and environmental management systems including good practices
- Providing assistance to the team in its engagement with ITU Members and partners in order to increase awareness and encourage participation in the Green Digital Action track at COP-28.

**COMPETENCIES**:
Interest in and basic understanding of sustainability and climate change.

**QUALIFICATION REQUIRED**:
**Education**: University degree in a relevant disc