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  • Posted: Aug 11, 2022
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    The United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the world's 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 environment.


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    Intern - Sustainable Fashion (Hone-based), I

    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 the Chief of Public Advocacy and Communication Section, the intern will:

    • Assist in implementing the Sustainable Fashion initiative by supporting the section head and manager of the initiative in doing research and strategic analysis.
    • Support outreach activities and the promotion of the UNEP sustainable communication playbook and fashion campaign.
    • Assist in the development of presentations and communication materials for advocating and promoting sustainability in textiles in international events, meetings, or conferences (COP, Paris Fashion Week).
    • Assist in the UN Alliance on Sustainable Fashion regular meetings.
    • Support the updating of the UNEP fashion communication website and the knowledge management database of the related projects.
    • Support the drafting of attractive case studies on fashion communication and review of UNEP materials of the topic.
    • Support in developing the newsletter for the UNEP textile community and in updating the general UNEP textile value chain website

    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 two-way communication. 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; 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.
    • 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.

    Education

    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 program (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent);
    • Have graduated with Bachelor's degree, Masters, PhD or equivalent
    • Be computer literate in standard software applications (Microsoft Office);
    • 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.

    Preferred areas of studies:

    • Environmental Studies, Communications, Media Studies, International Relations or Journalism, and other Social Sciences, including Sociology, Theology, and Political Science, as well as in the areas of Information and Knowledge Management or related field.

    Work Experience

    • 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.
    • Proficiency in computer software applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required.
    • Experience in communication and/or textiles activities is desirable.

    Closing: 24 August 2022

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) on careers.un.org to apply

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