Environmental Affairs Intern

Support environmental affairs through research and administrative tasks

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UNECA - Economic Commission for Africa

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Application deadline 1 year ago: Monday 30 Sep 2024 at 03:59 UTC

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Overview

Support environmental affairs through research and administrative tasks

You have:

  • Applicants must have recently graduated from a Bachelor's, Master's or PhD programme or equivalent, or currently enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme in relevant subject areas.
  • Fluency in English or French with fluency in speaking, reading and writing. Knowledge of the other is an asset.

Contract

This is a I-1 contract. It usually requires 0 years of experience, depending on education. More about I-1 contracts.

Work Location

This internship is designed to be on-site and the intern will be working full-time. The duration and modality can be adjusted on request of the successful candidate with approval of the supervisor.

Expected duration

3 moths with possibility to extend for 3 months

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the overall guidance of the Chief of ACPC, and directly reporting to the Senior Environmental Affairs Officer, specific assignments may include but not limited to: • Provide support in research, analyses and studies conducted within ACPC’s portfolios, related to current projects and new emerging initiatives; • Provide operational support to ACPC activities, including logistic and administrative support to meetings, conferences, trainings, and other events; • Support the ACPC team with the drafting and editing of reports, presentations, official communications, • Provide support to communication activities, related to current projects and new emerging initiatives; •Attend conferences and events, help with their preparation, ensure invitations sending, logistical organisation, etc; • Assist the programme team in coordinating with partners and stakeholders; • Perform other duties, as required.

Qualifications/special skills

• Applicants must have recently graduated from a Batchelor’s, Master’s or PhD programme or equivalent, or currently enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme in relevant subject areas (such as a master’s programme, or higher in Environmental Studies, Development Studies, International Affairs, Political and Social Sciences, Public Administration, Economics, Laws or other related field). New graduate

Languages

English and French are the working language of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in English or French with fluency in speaking, reading and writing. Knowledge of the other is an asset.

Additional Information

Not available.

Intern Specific text

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. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

Potential interview questions

Describe a time you conducted research that contributed to a project or initiative. To assess your research capabilities and how you contribute to team efforts. Highlight your research methods, the impact of your findings, and collaboration with others.
How do you prioritize tasks when supporting multiple projects? This evaluates your organizational skills and ability to manage competing responsibilities. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide an example of how you handled a logistical challenge during an event? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 1 year ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: careers.un.org