UNEP Internships in Environmental Affairs

Responsibilities

Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual's background; the intern's assigned office as well as the internship period.

Under the direct supervision of Programme Officer, Climate Change Adaptation Unit, DEPI, UNEP, the intern will:

Contribute to the development of the project Ecosystems-based Adaptation in river basin through conducting background research to estimate the extent to which ecosystems have been included in climate change adaptation in water , identifying potential partners working on climate change adaptation, and preparing project document etc.

Contribute to raising awareness on methods individuals and communities can use to adopt to the impact of climate change on water through campaigns for the youth and civil society.

Assist in preparing project proposals for fund raising and

Undertake any other routine duties as may be required from time to time, such as assisting with drafting correspondences, following up to actions requested at meetings, etc.
Education

Applicants must be enrolled in at least the third year of a first university degree program or in a graduate school (second university degree or higher) program at the time of application, commencement and during the internship.

Be computer literate in standard software applications;

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

Have a demonstrated the 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.

Advanced studies in environmental science, climate change, water resources management, engineering desirable.
Work Experience

Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the programme.
Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the internship, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of a second official UN language preferably French is desirable.
Assessment Method

Potential candidates will be contacted by hiring manager directly for further consideration.
Special Notice
Your application for this internship must include;

A Completed application (Personal History Profile) through the UN careers Portal. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. In your Personal History Profile (PHP), be sure to include all past work experiences, IT Skills, and three references.

An accompanying letter (cover note) that includes; Title of degree you are currently studying, Graduation date (when you will be graduating from the programme), List the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in using, and Explain why you are the best candidate for the internship and what you hope to gain from the internship.

A letter from your university clearly indicating the status of your enrollment, what programme you are enrolled in and the anticipated date of graduation from the programme.
Due to a high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.
For full details and application contacts, see - UNEP Internships in Environmental Affairs