Intern - Environment Affairs temporary - Paris, France - United Nations

United Nations

Entreprise vérifiée

Paris, France

il y a 3 semaines

Posté par:

Sophie Dupont

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Description

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 position is located at the Paris duty station or it could be done remotely. The intern will report to the Industry and Economy Division's Information Officer.

The UNEP/Economy Division internship is for six (6) months:
from July until December 2023
or
from January until June 2024.

The Internship is for 6 months and UNPAID.

Interns work five days per week (37.5 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the department or office to which they are assigned.

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.

Responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision of the Industry and Economy Division's Information Officer and the Head of the International Resource Panel (IRP), the intern will assist in developing and updating various information tools and raising awareness on environmental issues among different target groups (governments, business, NGOs, academics, UNEP staff, etc.).

Daily responsibilities may vary depending on the individual's background as well as the internship period.

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

Provide support on the implementation of UNEP publishing process.
Support the development and implementation of the IRP communications activities and administrative tasks.
Regularly update various information platforms: UNEP and IRP websites, UNEP Intranet and entrance screens.
Draft articles and posts for UNEP platforms and for IRP social media channels
Undertake desktop research for reporting purposes and outreach activities.
Support the organization of meetings and events
Prepare press clippings on environmental issues twice a week.
Attend meetings, draft related minutes, and follow up on action items as required.
Support the compilation of inputs into briefing notes, and format/edit according to the established protocols.
Support the Division office in finalizing /formatting Powerpoint presentations.
Lead and coordinate the organization of briefing sessions for the Economy Division's interns.

Competencies

Communication:

Speaks and writes clearly and effectively
Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately
Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having twoway communication
Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience
Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed

Planning & Organizing:

Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies
Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required
Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work
Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning
Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary
Uses time efficiently

Teamwork:

Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals
Solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others
Places team agenda before personal agenda
Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position
Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings

Education
a. Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
b. Have graduated with a university degree.
c. master's degree in environmental management, Communications or in International Relations.

Have demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter.

Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.

Work Experience

Languages
For this internship, fluency in written and oral English is required and a good command in French is desirable.

Assessment

Special Notice

The Cover Note must include: