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Assist UNEP with environmental agenda and event organization
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Overview
Assist UNEP with environmental agenda and event organization
You have:
- Be enrolled in a graduate school programme or equivalent.
- Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program, preferably in environmental sciences.
- Have graduated with a university degree and must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation.
- Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship.
- Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage.
Contract
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Work Location
UNEP New York Office
Expected duration
6 months
Duties and Responsibilities
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environment sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. UN Environment Programme/New York Office is responsible for strategic linkages with the UN system, key partners, and stakeholders in the context of the interagency and intergovernmental processes based on UN Headquarters. Responsibilities Under the supervision of the Senior Programme Management Officer of UNEP New York Office, the intern will: • Attend and summarize key discussions on meetings at UN Headquarters, including meetings organized by the General Assembly, the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), Security Council and UN Missions in New York. • Research and summarize key developments related to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda and UN system reform, including coverage of discussions in relevant intergovernmental fora. • Assist the work of UNEP/New York Office to support Member States in intergovernmental negotiations related to the environment. • Assist with logistics and organization of UNEP events and side events for the General Assembly, follow up on Agenda 2030 and other environment related events at UN Headquarters in New York.
Qualifications/special skills
Applicants must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements: a. Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher) b. Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent); preferably enrolled in an advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) with a focus on environmental sciences, natural resource management, communication or international relations c. Have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation. The internship is for a period of six (6) months. It 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. Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required. Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PH.D. Programme. Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage. A certified copy of degree certificate (if you have already graduated).
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage.
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
| Tell us about a time you collaborated on a project. | This question assesses your teamwork skills and ability to work with multiple stakeholders. | Provide an example highlighting your role, the team's goal, and the outcome. |
| Describe a challenging research task you undertook and how you managed it. | The interviewer wants to understand your research abilities and problem-solving skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when dealing with multiple deadlines? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What interests you about working with environmental issues? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of how you improved a process or project? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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