INTERN - Intergovernmental Affairs and Meetings Support
Support intergovernmental affairs and meetings at UNEP.
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Overview
Support intergovernmental affairs and meetings at UNEP.
You have:
- Enrolled in or recently completed a degree in law, environmental science, political science, public administration, or related studies.
- Applicants must be enrolled in or have completed a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher) or the final year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent).
- Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship, knowing another UN official language is an advantage.
- Applicants are not required to have professional work experience, but the field of study should relate to the internship.
Contract
This is a I-1 contract. It usually requires 0 years of experience, depending on education. More about I-1 contracts.
Work Location
Nairobi, Kenya
Expected duration
6
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 environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. This position is located in Governance Affairs Office in the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) at the Nairobi duty Station. Under the direct supervision of the Liaison Officer, Governing Bodies Unit, Governance Affairs Office, the intern will support the Office which serves as the technical secretariat for the United Nations Environment Assembly and its subsidiary organs. In this context, the Office seeks energetic and motivated interns to support its work in the following areas, as assigned: • Assist in the preparation of procedural scripts for meetings, drafting official communication to Member States, and undertake other preparatory tasks. • Attend meetings and assist in preparing written summaries of discussions. • Assist with logistics during meetings, including interactive presentations, slide presentations, and virtual platforms. • Assist in contributing to the preparation of various procedural documents, such as meeting agendas, talking points, as well as other papers and briefing materials. • Assist in conducting research on intergovernmental procedure and practice of the Environment Assembly and its subsidiary organs. • Support in other tasks, as requested.
Qualifications/special skills
Enrolled or recently completed degree in law, environmental science, political science, public administration or related studies. The basic education required is below first degree. Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent). 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.
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. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
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
| Can you describe a time you undertook research on a complex topic? | The interviewer wants to assess your research skills and ability to synthesize information. | Provide an example, focusing on the methods you used and the outcomes. |
| How would you handle multiple tasks with competing deadlines? | This question evaluates your organizational and prioritization skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a situation where you had to work as part of a team. What was your role? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What motivates you to apply for this internship at UNEP? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of how you've communicated complex information effectively? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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