Programme Support Intern: Environmental Governance
Assist with research and support for environmental governance projects
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Overview
Assist with research and support for environmental governance projects
You have:
- Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme or equivalent.
- Fluency in English is required.
- Fluency in Arabic 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
Beirut
Expected duration
3 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. This internship is located in the UN House, Beirut, Lebanon. Under the direct supervision of The Regional Coordinator for Environmental Governance. The intern’s duties may include, but are not limited to: - Engage in comprehensive research related to literature, regulations, policy, and data to support the implementation of UNEP West Asia project activities related to Environmental Governance in the region; -Mapping different political contexts in the West Asia region and providing the Regional Coordinator with insights and regular updates;- Support the regional coordinator in the strategic engagement with West Asia countries to advance the environmental agenda in the region. The intern may carry out any other additional duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the direct supervisor.
Qualifications/special skills
Posting Text: 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). (c ) have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation 0
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in English is required for the internship. Fluency in Arabic is desirable.
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 research project you have worked on and your role in it? | This assesses your research skills and experience in relevant projects. | Provide a clear overview of the project, your specific contributions, and the outcomes. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple responsibilities? | This evaluates your organizational and time management skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies would you use to engage with diverse stakeholders in environmental governance? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time when you had to analyze complex data or policies. What was your approach? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Why are you interested in environmental governance and the work of UNEP? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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