Openings at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Competencies

• Professionalism: Ability to demonstrate a high level of concentration. Ability to work under stress. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Interns must 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.
• 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.
• Technological awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology. Understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office. Actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks. Shows willingness to learn new technology.

Education

• Have undergraduate studies in international relations, political science, environmental issues, law, philosophy, or a related area; and
• Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher) OR
• Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent); OR
• Have graduated with a university degre
• 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.

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.

Languages

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantag

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Qualifications/special skills

• Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent degree) in environmental sciences, social sciences or environmental law, ICT is desirable.
• A first-level university degree in environmental sciences, social sciences or environmental law, ICT or related disciplines in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• A minimum of four years of progressively responsible experience in programme / project management related to environmental law is required in case of having first-level degree.
• Experience in drafting review documents, meeting reports and assessment papers related to Environmental management/law is required.
• Having social media skills is an advantage.
• Knowledge and experience relating to Multilateral Environmental Agreements is an advantage.
• Experience in data collection and/or undertaking research will be an added advantage.
• Experience in youth engagement is a required for this position.

Languages

• Fluency in written, oral skills in English is required. Additional language proficiency will be an added asset.

Additional Information

• Output 1: Development of youth engagement plan for the Branch in consultation with MEAs.
• Deliverable: Engagement plan for youth developed.