Programme Management Intern
Assist in global environmental analysis and assessments
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Overview
Assist in global environmental analysis and assessments
You have:
- Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher).
- Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent).
- Have graduated with a university degree and commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation.
- Field of study in environmental sciences or related fields, such as environmental studies, environmental economics, or policy making.
- Good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Teams.
- Fluency in written and oral English is required.
- Working knowledge of other UN official languages is desirable.
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
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 and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. UNEP's Early Warning and Assessments Division (EWAD) is responsible for analyzing the state of the global environment, providing early warning information and assessing global and regional environmental trends to catalyze and promote international cooperation and action on the environment. This post is located in the Global Assessments Unit (GAU) of the EWAD, in Nairobi. This advertisement is seeking multiple interns to work in the Unit.
Qualifications/special skills
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 and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation. Field of study: Degree in one or more of the sciences and /or a field relevant to the environment (for example, environmental studies, environmental economics, environmental assessments, environmental monitoring) and/or policy making (for example, law, economics, business), Ocean Science and Climate Science, Meteorology, Chemistry, Physics, Socio-economic Data Analysis. 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 should have good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Teams. Ability to draft news articles and/or social media posts in desirable. Ability to design surveys and polls is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in written and oral English is required. Working knowledge of other UN official languages is desirable (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 when you worked as part of a team to achieve a goal? | This question evaluates your teamwork and collaboration skills. | Provide a specific example demonstrating your role in the team's success. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when faced with multiple deadlines? | This assesses your time management and prioritization skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Share an experience where you had to analyze data to make a decision. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What tools or software have you used for project management or data analysis? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a situation where you had to adapt to a significant change or unexpected situation. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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