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Org. Setting and Reporting The United Nations Environment Programme 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.

The internship is with the Sustainable Tourism team and the Eco-innovation team at UNEP, Economy Division, Paris, France. It is to start on 12th October 2020 and is for a duration of six months. Please do not apply if you are not available for the whole duration of the internship, at the set dates.

The internship is unpaid and full-time. Interns work 35 hours five days per week under the supervision of a staff member in the department or office to which they are assigned.

Responsibilities Under the direct supervision of the Programme Officers, the intern will assist with the development of the communication and research activities of the Eco-innovation and Sustainable Tourism Programme projects. Daily responsibilities may vary depending on the individual’s background as well as the internship period. Duties may include, but are not limited to:

•Assist in the development, collection and editing of case studies demonstrating GHG emission reduction in engaged tourism businesses •Assist in analyzing COVID-19 impacts on the tourism sector and on SMEs in key value chains (e.g. textiles, electronics) •Support the monitoring and reporting of project activities as well as the development of specific activities to support the private sector in the recovery process •Support data collection processes from engaged businesses, ensuring technical quality, and conducting preliminary analysis •Assist in the development of presentations, newsletters and communication materials for advocating and promoting sustainable tourism and eco-innovation in international events, meetings or conferences •Support the project website update and the knowledge management database of the IKI Tourism Project, as well as the Eco-innovation Project.

The intern will support the implementation of the following projects:

‘Transforming Tourism Value Chains in Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States (SIDS) to accelerate more resilient, resource efficient, low carbon development’.

The overarching goal of this project is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase resource efficiency in three tourism value chains: food and beverages, accommodation, and, collectively, in meetings, incentives, conferences and events (known as MICE). The project analyses the respective value chains, prepare policy recommendations, and develop concrete action plans that will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and improve resource efficiency in at least 100 business along the value chain. In addition, partners in the project will develop a monitoring and reporting system that will enable countries (Philippines, Dominican Republic, Mauritius, and Saint Lucia) to account for their achievements under international agreements.

Eco-innovation in key value chains (textiles, electronics, buildings)

Eco-innovation is an approach that results in the development and application of a business model that incorporates sustainability throughout all business operations based on life cycle thinking and in cooperation with partners across the value chain. UNEP assists especially small and medium-sized enterprises to apply this methodology, but also promotes this approach to policy makers and other actors in key value chains, including textiles, electronics and buildings. In 2020, UNEP is starting a new project in three countries in Africa, applying this approach with SMEs in the textile sector. UNEP further convenes actors and develops knowledge at a global level to make the textile value chain more circular and sustainable.

Global Tourism Plastics Initiative

The Global Tourism Plastics Initiative offers a common vision for the tourism sector to take action that addresses the root causes of plastic pollution by rethinking and redesigning how we use plastics and enables front-running businesses and governments to lead by example in the shift towards circularity in the use of plastics Developed by the One Planet Sustainable Programme and led by the United Nations Environment Programme and the World Tourism Organisation, in collaboration with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, the Global Tourism Plastics Initiative acts as the tourism sector interface of the New Plastics Economy Global Commitment, already uniting over 450 businesses, governments and other organisations on the journey towards a circular economy for plastics.

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 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. 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.

Client orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view. Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect. Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions. Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems. Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects. Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Education 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); c. Have graduated with a university degree

Be computer literate in standard software applications.

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 in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another UN Language is desirable.

Assessment Potential candidates will be contacted by hiring manager directly for further consideration.

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 enrollment 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.

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.