INTERN - ENVIRONMENT AFFAIRS

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Org. Setting and Reporting The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority. It 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´s Economy Division works with a portfolio of Global Environment Facility (GEF) climate change mitigation projects in Latin America and the Caribbean. The projects are executed by different partners (Ministries, NGOs, academia) through-out the region. The Economy Division provides oversight to the partners and ensures adherence to GEF guidelines. Thematic areas of the projects include electric mobility, energy efficiency, renewable energy and climate transparency.

This internship is in UNEP’s Economy Division, Energy and Climate Branch, Climate Change Mitigation Unit, and will be home based.

The Internship is for 6 months and UNPAID. 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.

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.

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.

Responsibilities Under the supervision of the Task Manager for the region, the intern is expected to provide support with regards to communication and outreach of UNEP’s GEF mitigation portfolio in Latin America and the Caribbean. Specifically, the internship will entail the following tasks:

a) Develop a communication and outreach strategy for the UNEP GEF mitigation team; b) Prepare a list of communications ideas based on projects of UNEP’s GEF portfolio in Latin America and the Caribbean c) Determine communication pieces to be developed based on the list in (a), based on consultation with the Task Manager and relevant UNEP teams in Nairobi and Paris; d) Undertake research for the communication pieces, including interviews with country actors, under the guidance of the Task Manager and relevant UNEP teams in Nairobi and Paris; e) Prepare first drafts and subsequent drafts of the communication pieces and submit for Task Manager, Nairobi and Paris UNEP office review; f) Together with Nairobi and Paris UNEP offices, prepare the final communication products; g) Organize an in-house webinar and make a presentation on the communication products; h) Performing other tasks as required. Supporting other activities of the LAC team as requested.

Competencies Main skills: ¿ Strong written, research, analytical and people skills are required; ¿ Experience in preparing interesting communication articles and presentations ¿ Familiarity with climate change and renewable energies is an asset.

Communication: ¿ Speaks and writes clearly in English; ¿ Fluency in Spanish; ¿ Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; ¿ Provides timely feedback on the assignments, addressing any required follow-up questions, 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; ¿ 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 The applicant at the time of application must meet one of the following requirements:

a) Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (university degree or equivalent, or higher), in the fields of communication, journalism, advertising, marketing, broadcasting, public relations or others related fields; b) Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent) in one of the fields indicated in item a); c) Have graduated with a university degree in one of the fields indicated in item a) and, if selected, commence the internship within one-year after graduation.

Work Experience No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.

Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship, fluency (both oral and written) in English and Spanish is required.

Assessment Potential candidates will be contacted by hiring manager directly for further consideration. Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice Your application for this internship must include:

1. A Completed application (Personal History Profile) and Cover Note, through the UN careers Portal. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

The Cover Note must include:

- Title of the degree you are currently pursuing - Graduation Date - IT skills and programmes you are proficient in - Explain why you are the best candidate for this specific internship

Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme, ensure to include all past work experience (if any).

2. Proof of enrolment from current University (if not graduated).

3. A copy of degree certificate (if you have already graduated).

Due to a high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.

In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, applicants may be requested to undertake the internship remotely in view of constraints regarding visa issuance, international travel and access to UN premises. Applicants must be willing and prepared to undertake the internship remotely for a part or the entirety of the internship. The work hours during the internship shall be determined based on individual discussion between the intern and the supervisor(s) taking into consideration the minimum requirements of the Organization and the time difference between the hosting office and the location of the intern.

United Nations Considerations According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

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.

The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

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.