Environmental Management Intern at World Food Programme (WFP)

JOB PURPOSE

The Environmental Unit within the RBN Administration Unit helps Country Offices mainstream environmental management across WFP operations, through the implementation of Environmental Management Systems (EMS). Current focus areas include reducing energy use and greenhouse gas emissions, minimizing and properly managing waste, reducing water consumption, promoting sustainable procurement decisions, and increasing staff awareness around environmental management.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently enrolled with at least two years undergraduate studies completed, or recently graduated (within the last year) in Environmental/energy/water Engineering, Environmental Studies, Environmental Management, Environmental Economics, Natural Resource management, Sustainable Development, or a related field, or
• Currently enrolled or recent graduate of an advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) highly regarded
• Fluent in English (both oral and written) is a must; knowledge of a second UN language, preferably French, would be an asset
• Excellent command of MS Office (especially Excel); experience with communications tools is a plus
• Experience in google suite applications will be an asset