Intern - Environment Affairs [temporary]

vor 2 Wochen

Geneve, Schweiz United Nations Vollzeit

The internship is located in the Secretariat to the Convention on Environmental Impact Assessment (Espoo Convention) and the Protocol on Strategic Environmental Assessment (Protocol on SEA), Environment for Europe and Sustainable Development Section, Environment Division, United Nations Economic Commission for Europe based in Geneva.
UNECE Environment Division contributes to the overall objectives and mandate of UNECE as a multilateral platform facilitating greater economic integration and cooperation among its member States, and to the broad aim of the Environment subprogramme to safeguard the environment and human health, and to promote sustainable development in line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development by supporting the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals.

**Responsibilities**:
The intern is expected to contribute to the work of the Secretariat to the Espoo Convention and the Protocol on SEA as follows:
(a) Support the preparation, organisation, servicing and follow-up of meetings of the bodies under the Convention and the Protocol in 2023, including the Implementation Committee (29 August - 1 September) and the preparations for the Meetings of the Parties’ sessions (12-15 December);
(b) Assist the secretariat in the implementation of the activities in the Treaties’ workplan for 2021-2023;
(c) Provide support for maintainance and updates of the Treaties’ website and, as required, the internal password protected websites (“Members’ areas”), prepare presentations, conduct research, and assist in preparation of documents and reports.
(d) Assist in the communication with Parties and stakeholders, including drafting correspondance and tracking responses from Parties.
(e) Assist the secretariat with day-to-day tasks, as required for the implementation of work programmes of the Convention and the Protocol.

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 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& 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 international law, environmental law, environment, 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 for 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

Special Notice

United Nations Considerations

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process.

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