INTERN – Programme Management
Support Programme Management tasks at UNEP.
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Overview
Support Programme Management tasks at UNEP.
You have:
- Recent graduates (within 1 year of graduation from last academic degree), current students who are enrolled in the final year of an undergraduate degree or master’s programme in Economics, Public Policy, Sustainable Development or a related area.
- Must be able to submit a university endorsement once selected for this position.
Contract
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Work Location
Geneva
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 environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system. UNEP’s mission is to provide leadership and encourage partnership in caring for the environment. We aim to achieve this mission by inspiring, informing, and enabling nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations. UNEP’s Industry and Economy Division supports partners across governments, private sector and civil society to develop and implement policies, strategies and practices for sustainable development. Located within the Industry and Economy Division, the Resources and Markets Branch enhances the capacity of partners to integrate environmental considerations into economic policies and practices. A particular focus of Resources and Markets Branch is UNEP’s work related to Green Economy. The Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE) brings together expertise and guidance of five UN agencies and eight funding partner countries to assist twenty countries in their sustainable development. PAGE’s assistance spans the three economic, environmental and social pillars of sustainability to support the countries’ achievement of Sustainable Development Goals and the climate agenda. Specifically, PAGE seeks to put sustainability at the heart of economic policies and practices to transform brown economies into inclusive green economies. More information on PAGE is available at the PAGE website (www.un-page.org). The intern will work with the Secretariat of the Partnership for Action on Green Economy housed in the Resources Markets Branch, UNEP. More specifically, the intern will support the following tasks: -support coordination and tracking of country work progress across five UN agencies and local offices; -update and manage digital systems for supporting country work planning, activity progress monitoring and other programme management activities; -implement PAGE outreach activities with partners in PAGE countries; -provide input for, and review, programme documents for submission to PAGE governance bodies; -draft sections and edit of PAGE documents, publications, reports, newsletters, regular updates, social media and other communication materials; -support organization of meetings, webinars and workshops, including by developing and coordinating meeting documents, logistics and/or other resources; and -support other activities as requested.
Qualifications/special skills
Recent graduates (within 1 year of graduation from last academic degree), current students who are enrolled in the final year of an undergraduate degree or master’s programme in Economics, Public Policy, Sustainable Development or a related area. The intern must be able to submit a university endorsement once selected for this position.
Languages
Not available.
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 when you supported a project or program that required coordination with multiple stakeholders. | This question assesses your collaborative skills and ability to manage partnerships effectively. | Provide a clear example, focusing on your role and the outcome. |
| What strategies would you use to ensure accuracy when monitoring progress on country work plans? | This question evaluates your attention to detail and organizational skills in program management. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you approach drafting communication materials for diverse audiences? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of how you've used digital tools in a previous project? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What role do you believe economic policy plays in promoting sustainable development? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe how you would organize a webinar focused on Green Economy practices. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you handle a situation where a team member is not performing or meeting deadlines? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What interests you most about working with the United Nations Environment Programme? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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