Intern - Partner Operations Support at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

 Responsibilities:  

Under the direct supervision of the Partner Operations Support Team Lead, the intern will: 

• Assist in the preparation of training materials, workshop materials, templates, and presentations.
• Assist in the development of Standard Operating Procedures and related infographics and visual aids. 
• Support in the planning, specification, design, development, implementation, and support of  computer application systems for Partnerships; independently liaises with users to define and specify requirements.  
• Supports the preparation of technical and user documentation for deployed computer application  systems, as well as training materials.  
• Research, compile, analyse, summarize, and present basic information/data on specific  programmes/projects, corporate policies and related topics, using various sources (e.g. computer assisted searches using the internet, intranet or other databases). 
• Support the monitoring and evaluation of corporate projects; categorize, update, track, and analyse data related to programmes/projects, e.g. accounting records, outputs, resources utilized, deviations/revisions, etc. 
• Prepare, maintain, and update files (electronic and paper) and internal databases. 
• Assist in the maintenance of a body of reference files, both paper and electronic, to ensure rapid  retrieval of critical information; conduct reference searches upon request; participate in initiatives to enhance existing systems for records management and retrieval, including development of proposals  for consideration. 
• Provide support in processing partnerships workflows. 
• Assist in organizing meetings, workshops, and training sessions, including logistical arrangements and  documentation. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Special Skills

• Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required. Applicants must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements: be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent or higher); be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent); have graduated with a university degree (as defined above) and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation; preferred area of study:Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in computer science, business administration, social sciences, or related disciplines No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme.  Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.  

Competencies   

Required Skills: 

• Communication 
• Client Orientation  
• Teamwork  

Preferred Skills: 

• Planning and Organizing 
• Technological Awareness: Applicants should have good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Teams.
• Ability to draft news articles and/or social media posts is desirable.
• Ability to design surveys and polls is desirable.

Deadline : May 9, 2024