Programme management and stakeholder engagement intern

Support the work of the Programme Management team and engage stakeholders effectively.

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Overview

Support the work of the Programme Management team and engage stakeholders effectively.

You have:

  • Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme or be enrolled in the final year of a first university degree programme.
  • Good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel and MS Teams.
  • Fluency in spoken and written English is required.
  • Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage.

Contract

This is a I-1 contract. It usually requires 0 years of experience, depending on education. More about I-1 contracts.

Work Location

Office based - Geneva Switzerland

Expected duration

6 Months

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision, guidance and mentoring of the Programme Management Officers, the Intern will support the work of one or two of the following topics, based on the Secretariat’s needs and the interests of the candidate(s): ▪Support the interim secretariat in preparatory work for the convening of the resumed first session of the Plenary of the Panel. ▪Assist with other related tasks as appropriate. Stakeholder engagement support ▪Maintain and update stakeholder contact lists. ▪Assist in stakeholder mapping across governments, scientific institutions, civil society organizations, intergovernmental organizations, and other relevant actors. ▪Support outreach to stakeholders to facilitate awareness of and participation in Panel processes, meetings and consultations. ▪Assist in coordinating communications with national focal points, observer organizations, and other stakeholders. ▪Assist in organizing stakeholder consultations, webinars, side events and engagement meetings, including managing invitations, tracking participation and following up on communications. ▪Support inclusive engagement by helping to identify opportunities to broaden participation across regions and stakeholder groups.

Qualifications/special skills

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 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. 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. Applicants must have good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel and MS Teams, and the use of web-based platforms and relevant software is required. Please explain how you meet this criterion using examples.

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

The intern will help support development of a range of banners and newsletters for Global Framework on Chemicals Secretariat, the Fund and the Special Programme as well as materials to support the resource mobilisation efforts including pitch decks for prospective donors

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 situation where you had to coordinate communication with various stakeholders. This question assesses your organizational and communication skills. Provide specific examples of how you managed stakeholder communication, including tools or methods used.
Can you give an example of a project where you utilized MS Office applications effectively? The interviewer wants to understand your software proficiency. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you approach stakeholder mapping in a complex environment? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies would you use to facilitate participation in Panel processes? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Tell us about your experience with organizing webinars or consultations. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What do you think is crucial for successful stakeholder engagement? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Provide an example of how you have broadened participation in a project across different regions or groups. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Explain your understanding of the importance of resource mobilization in a project. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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