Intern - Programme Management, I (Temporary Job Opening) at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

The Unit requires an intern to assist in the implementation of cleaner mobility activities of the Unit. Specifically, the intern will provide support towards the establishment of the Used Vehicles Global Programme by assisting in research on the international second hand vehicle trade and grey market with the objective of compiling clear and concise documentation that will eventually support the development of policies to encourage cleaner and more efficient importation of secondhand vehicles in developing and transitional markets. The internship is for six months. The internship is unpaid and fulltime. The intern will work five days (3540 hours) per week.

Responsibilities

• Under the overall supervision of the Head of the Unit and the day to day supervision of the Programme Officer Used Vehicles Programme, the intern will:
• research specific to used vehicle fleets and trade in selected countries, including the flow of vehicles to and from various markets to improve the Unit's understanding on the supply chain, quality and scale of used vehicles and used vehicles trade
• Review, identify, collect, organize and help analyze information on policies related to the regulation of secondhand vehicle trade in selected markets
• Updating and reviewing the used vehicles database
• Support in communicating programme activities to a variety of partners and stakeholders via organization of webinars, development of reports and case studies, infographics etc.
• Other duties as assigned by the Programme Officer and the Head, Air Quality and Mobility Unit.

Competencies

• Client Orientation:
  • Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients ” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view
  • Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect
  • Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions
  • Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems
  • Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects
  • Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client
• Communication:
  • Clear and effective verbal and written communication;
  • Listens to others, correctly interprets messages and responds appropriately;
  • Asks questions for clarification and exhibits interest in having twoway communication;
  • Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
  • Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience;
  • Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• Teamwork:
  • Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals;
  • Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise and 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

Applicants must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:

• (a) be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or,
• (b) be enrolled in or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent in the courses listed below);
• (c) have or is undertaking the following courses:Environmental Science, Sustainable Transport, Sustainable Development or related courses
• 2) Be computer literate in standard software applications;
• 3) Have a demonstrated and keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; and
• 4) Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which includes a willingness to understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
• 5)The candidate must have strong analytical skills and sound knowledge of environment and mobility(i.e. used vehicles) related issues

Work Experience

Are you a student in a Bachelor's (final year), Master's or Ph.D. programme or equivalent, or have you completed a degree course?
Will you be able to cover the costs of travel, accommodation, health insurance and other living expenses for the duration of the internship?
Is your field of study closely related to the type of internship you are applying for?

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship, fluency in oral and written English is required.

Knowledge of another UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.
Assessment

Potential candidates will be contacted by hiring manager directly for further consideration and to participate in the competency based interview.
Special Notice

Your application for this internship must include:

A Completed application (Personal History Profile) and Cover Note, through the UN careers Portal. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

• The Cover Note must include:
  • Title of the degree you are currently pursuing
  • Graduation Date
  • IT skills and programmes you are proficient in
  • Explain why you are the best candidate for this specific internship
  • Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme, ensure to include all past work experience (if any).
• Proof of enrollment from current University (if not graduated).
• A copy of degree certificate (if you have already graduated).

Due to a high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.

United Nations Considerations

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a nonsmoking environment.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyperlink on the upper right side of the inspira accountholder homepage.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

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