Programme Management Intern

Support GEF Coordination Office's programmatic functions.

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Application deadline 1 year ago: Friday 21 Feb 2025 at 04:59 UTC

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Overview

Support GEF Coordination Office's programmatic functions.

You have:

  • Applicants must be enrolled in or have completed a graduate school program (second university degree or equivalent) or be enrolled in or have completed the final academic year of a first university degree (minimum bachelor's degree or equivalent).
  • Academic background focused on natural science, social sciences, sustainable development, communication, or economic discipline, or a related field.
  • Fluency in English is required.
  • Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations.
  • Costs for travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions.

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

Expected duration - 6 Months Desired start date - 1 March 2025

Duties and Responsibilities

The intern will support the GEF Coordination Office's programmatic functions, more specifically:  Assist in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of environmental projects. This includes coordinating with different stakeholders, ensuring project timelines are met, carry out data analysis using analytical tools to inform decision-making, data cleaning, and participating in the monitoring and evaluation of project outcomes and impacts. Additionally, preparing evaluation reports and recommending improvements.  Assist in GEF Portfolio disclosure on key platforms such as UNEP Open Data and GEF Portal.  Handle internal processes including project registry and follow-ups, responding to requests for GEF portfolio data, working with other team members to gather necessary information and articulate a response.  Supporting communication and outreach activities to promote UNEP's initiatives and engage with partners and the public.  Assisting in following up with five GEF Focal Areas to identify and pre-empt issues, ensuring reports are delivered on time.

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). Academic background in programme focused on natural science, social sciences, sustainable development, communication, or economic discipline, or a related field.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position fluency in English is required.

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 helped coordinate a project with multiple stakeholders. This assesses your ability to work with diverse groups and manage complex tasks. Focus on your communication skills and how you ensured alignment among various parties.
Can you provide an example of a situation where you had to analyze data for decision-making? This evaluates your analytical skills and your ability to use data effectively. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you prioritize tasks when working on multiple projects? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What steps do you take to ensure accuracy in your reporting? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you handle feedback and manage suggestions for improvement? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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