United Nations Office at Nairobi 2021 Internship Programme

Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is in the Office of the Special Envoy of The Secretary-General for the Great Lakes in Nairobi.

Nairobi is classified as a "B" hardship duty station and a family duty station.

The incumbent reports directly to a designation Supervisor - OSESG-GL Nairobi.

The duration of this Job Opening will be six (6) months only.

In February 2013, 11 nations signed the Peace, Security and Cooperation (PSC) Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the region, in a renewed drive to end the recurring cycles of devastating conflict in eastern DRC which impacts stability and development in the Great Lakes area of Africa. On 31 January 2014, two more countries, Kenya and Sudan, became signatories of the PSC Framework. The framework aims to help "address the root causes of conflict and put an end to recurring cycles of violence" in eastern DRC and the Great Lakes Region. In its Resolution 2098 (2013), the Security Council welcomed the signing of the PSC Framework. It called on the Special Envoy, in coordination with the Special Representative for the DRC to "lead, coordinate and assess the implementation of national and regional commitments under the PSC Framework, including through the establishment of benchmarks and appropriate follow-up measures".

The Security Council further encouraged the Special Envoy to "lead a comprehensive political process that includes all relevant stakeholders to address the underlying root causes of the
conflict".

Responsibilities

Under the overall guidance of the designated Supervisor, the Intern will:

• Conduct research on various issues, including political and security developments, human rights, economic and social developments, humanitarian issues in the Great Lakes region;
• Contribute to the preparation of concept notes, project proposals, weekly reports, background papers, briefing notes, Talking Points and other relevant documents;
• Provide support in the coordination and substantive servicing of meetings, including coordinating participation of key stakeholders, contributing to the preparation of relevant documents and undertaking other related tasks;
• Support the preparation of presentations and other visual materials;
• Assist in the development of databases and other office management tools;
• Support the production of web stories and updating of social media; and
• Undertake other assignments as required.

Competencies

• Professionalism:
  • Demonstrates professional competence;
  • Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results;
  • Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges;
  • Be able to interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs; 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; and
  • 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; and
  • Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Education

To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met:

Applicants must 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.
• Be computer literate in standard software applications.
• Have a 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

• Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the programme. However, exposure to political affairs and/or peacekeeping operations is an asset.
• Applicants are required to be either a student enrolled in a Bachelor's (final year), Master's or
• Ph.D. program or equivalent. Applicants who recently completed their degree must be able to
• commence the internship within a year of graduation.
• Applicants should be able to cover the cost of travel including visa, accommodation and other
• living expenses for the duration of the internship.
• Applicants should have a field study closely related to the internship they are applying for.
• Knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel is required.
• Knowledge in managing data using excel or other tools to collate and present data effectively
• is desirable.
• Applicants should have a field of study closely related to the internship they are applying for is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge of French is an advantage.

Assessment

Candidates will be assessed based on their Personal History Profiles (PHP). Individual interviews and/or tests may be conducted for further assessment.

Special Notice

A completed online application (Cover Note and Personal History Profile) is required.

Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. The Cover Note must detail your degree programme and graduation date, time availability, IT and social media skills as well as motivation.

In your online Personal History Profile, be sure to include all past work experience and three references. Due to the high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.

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Reporting

Within UN Habitat, the Urban Practices Branch supports governments and local authorities with tested approaches, guidelines, and tools to plan the growth of cities in an inclusive, sustainable, and future-proof way, in tune with social, cultural, economic, and environmental concerns and particularities. The Branch has five areas of work which are closely related:

1. Policy, Legislation and Governance;
2. Urban Basic Services;
3. Land, Housing and Shelter;
4. Planning, Finance and Economic Development, and
5. Human Rights and Social Inclusion.

The work of the Policy, Legislation and Governance Section (PLGS) focuses on a broader framework through different scales (metropolitan, regional, national, and trans-national). The Section plays a critical role in implementing the Agency’s Strategic Plan, flagship programmes, the relevant Sustainable Development Goals and the New Urban Agenda. The Section works with and in collaboration with other parts of the agency (both at Headquarters and in the field) to support national and local governments and partners. The Section fosters high impact initiatives, programmes and projects that draw from its world-class expertise and knowledge to deliver timely, fit-for-purpose and targeted solutions. The Section serves as the Agency’s focal point and global solutions center of excellence on Urban Policy, Legislation and Governance. The Section conducts activities in knowledge management, tools and frameworks development, capacity building, policy dialogue, and advisory services.

PLGS plays a key role in supporting the delivery of the following 4 (four) intervention areas:

• National Urban Policies from pre-feasibility, diagnostic, development, implementation to monitoring and tracking progress;
• Regional, Metropolitan and City-region studies including in development of corridors, clusters and systems of cities and promotion of a green economy, smart city approach and urban-rural linkages;
• Spatial Planning Frameworks at metropolitan, regional, national and supra-national levels;
• Urban-Rural Linkages; developing tools and implementing the Urban-Rural Linkages: Guiding Principles and framework for action

PLGS is currently recruiting a minimum of four home-based interns to assist with its portfolio in 2020 and 2021.

The expected starting date is December 21, 2020.

The UN-Habitat Policy, Legislation and Governance Section (PLGS) internship is for 6 months.

In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, applicants may be requested to undertake the internship remotely in view of constraints regarding visa issuance, international travel and access to UN premises. Applicants must be willing and prepared to undertake the internship remotely for a part or the entirety of the internship. The work hours during the internship shall be determined based on individual discussion between the intern and the supervisor(s) taking into consideration the minimum requirements of the Organization and the time difference between the hosting office and the location of the intern.

The Internship is UNPAID and full-time.

Interns work five days per week under the supervision of a staff member in the department or office to which they are assigned.

Responsibilities

Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual's background; the intern's assigned office as well as the internship period.

Under the Supervision of the Chief the intern will:

• Review introductory materials of the PLGS portfolio and research on contemporary topics related to Policy, Legislation and Governance Section in the context of sustainable urbanization and the implementation of the New Urban Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals;
• Assist in developing tools, frameworks and guidelines, policy documents, and/or concept notes to build the PLGS portfolio on Regional and Metropolitan studies;
• Assist in identifying research gaps and undertake activities, with the collaboration of research institutions, to fill any identified gaps in order to augment the Section’s portfolio;
• Assist in developing and implementing the PLGS work plan monitoring system, monitoring key indicators and following-up with partners on their reporting and feedback, including in country and regional offices;
• Analyze and present the data gathered from diverse sources in reports, tools, normative products among others;
• Contribute to written outputs e.g. draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies and inputs to publications;
• Assist with the production of communication materials and updates for the Section’s websites;
• Support in the francophone project countries on urban-rural linkages work in preparation of tools, concept notes, background documents among others;
• Assist in translation and review of background documents, concept notes among others from English to French and French to English as appropriate;
• Assist in planning, preparing and implementing PLGS related events (meetings, workshops, conferences, Expert Group Meetings, etc.) and support the implementation of specific recommendations arising from these events;
• Develop under/without supervision various tools/ guides;
• Assist in the design of training programs and materials related to the PLGS work plan, including through the identification of training needs and demands from key national and local stakeholders;
• Assist with outreach activities and the production of awareness materials that will support the rolling out of the PLGS work plan;

Perform other tasks relevant to the candidate and PLGS, as jointly determined with the PLGS team.

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 a Bachelor's degree, Masters, Ph.D or equivalent.
• Be computer literate in standard software applications.
• 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 Area of Studies;

• Urban/Public Policy, Governance, Legislation, Urban Development, Metropolitan Management, Communications and IT, Project Development or Management, Architecture or other related fields (Master or PhD candidate preferable).
• Knowledge of design or web software such as the Adobe creative suite (e.g. Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop) is an advantage;
• Strong interests in PLGS’s portfolio of works and is self-motivation;
• Strong writing skills; experience with academic writing or reporting is an asset;
• Analytical skills; experience with research and/or familiarity with research methodologies is an asset;
• Ability to work and deliver outputs independently in a timely manner, with minimal supervision;

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 official languages of the UN. For this internship position, English is required, and knowledge of French, Russian, Chinese, Portuguese or Arabic is desirable.

Assessment

Potential candidates will be contacted by hiring manager directly for further consideration.

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The UN-Habitat Strategic Monitoring and Reporting internship is for 6 months.

In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, applicants may be requested to undertake the internship remotely in view of constraints regarding visa issuance, international travel and access to UN premises. Applicants must be willing and prepared to undertake the internship remotely for a part or the entirety of the internship. The work hours during the internship shall be determined based on individual discussion between the intern and the supervisor(s) taking into consideration the minimum requirements of the Organization and the time difference between the hosting office and the location of the intern.

The Internship is UNPAID and full-time.

Interns work five days per week under the supervision of a staff member in the department or office to which they are assigned.
Responsibilities

Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual's background; the intern's assigned office as well as the internship period.

• Under the Supervision of the Officer-in-Charge, Strategic Monitoring & Reporting Unit the intern will:
• Familiarize with UN-Habitat mandate, New Urban Agenda, urban targets of Sustainable Development Goals, Paris, and Sendai Frameworks, global commitments, and UN-Habitat Strategic Plan 2020/23;
• Support the preparation and enhancement of outputs e.g., concept notes, technical briefings, and other documentation that may be necessary, draft communications related to the Platform, and substantively edit documents prepared by team members. This includes copy-editing of texts, modification of content and materials based on developed templates;
• Undertake overall web content creation and curation including the migrated best practices, knowledge resources and declared actions and hosted on the Platform to inspire and accelerate implementation;
• Contribute to web content management such as preparing and disseminating digital content and communications including social and multimedia;
• Assist in planning and organization of virtual meetings and substantive presentations;
• Support with the graphic design of communication materials and data analysis;
• Perform other administrative and coordination support tasks as may be assigned by the team

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 a Bachelor's degree, Masters, PhD. or equivalent.
• Be computer literate in standard software applications.
• 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 Area of Studies;

Strong background and skills in web content management and digital communications including administration of web content ranging from creation to curation.
Experience in content management systems (CMS) such as Drupal that provide advanced web tools for social media compatibility, mobile optimization, website authoring/ customization, collaboration, and administration tools

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 this internship position, fluency in English is required.

Assessment

Potential candidates will be contacted by hiring manager directly for further consideration.

Special Notice

In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, applicants may be requested to undertake the internship remotely in view of constraints regarding visa issuance, international travel and access to UN premises. Applicants must be willing and prepared to undertake the internship remotely for a part or the entirety of the internship.

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Org. Setting and Reporting

This internship is in the Human Resources Management Section (HRMS) of the United Nations Support Office in Somali (UNSOS). The intern will work with HR colleagues on various tasks and will be under overall supervision of the Human Resources Officer. The internship will be based in Nairobi for a maximum period of six months depending on the needs of the office. UNSOS accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness incurred during an internship. Therefore, upon awarding an internship, candidates will be required to sign a statement confirming their understanding and acceptance of the conditions of service. The internship is full time and there is no remuneration or stipend for this internship. Interns work five days per week under the supervisor of the Human Resources Officer.

Responsibilities

The intern will have an opportunity to shadow Human Resources Officers in the Office to learn more about UN human resources rules, regulations, procedures and practices and participate in a variety of projects.

Duties may include, but not limited to: Recruitment and selection: 

• Receive and review recruitment requests from Hiring Offices, verify that supporting documentation to initiate recruitment process are in order, and draft
• Job Openings and issue them to the agreed channels maintaining accurate documentation. 
• Assist to maintain Job Opening files and tracks status of job opening announcements. 
• Assist to screen candidates' applications using set criteria, prepare long lists and submit them to the Hiring Offices. Proactively follow up on response from the hiring managers. 
• Assist to prepare and maintain case files for candidates. 
• Assist Prepare case files for the Mission Review Panel for review and enter data on candidates into the relevant roster tracking table. 
• Assist in initiating and following-up on reference checks and academic verifications, ensuring the completion of the pre-recruitment formalities, calculating salaries and related benefits, and preparing and dispatching Offers of Appointment and Statement of Emoluments. 
• Assist to coordinate with relevant Offices /units and selected candidates on travel arrangements, visa matters and shipment of personal effects. 
• Ensure Recruitment case files are accurately stored and updated in compliance with the established standards including preparation and updating of standard operating procedures under area of responsibility. 
• Provide assistance on Human Resources recruitment queries and follow up actions to ensure consistent and high-quality HR services are delivered to clients. Classification: 
• Assists in reviewing and forwarding requests for classification to relevant cell/ unit. 
• Assist in the job classification exercise e.g. follow-up on the job classifications forms issued to staff members, prepare physical file of the documents and electronic files. 
• Provides advice and answers general queries on classification procedures and processes. 
• Consistently applies appropriate policies, rules, guidelines, procedures and practices. 
• Liaises and interacts effectively and in a timely manner with colleagues and concerned parties internally and externally.
• Post management:  Assist the HR Officer update and track requests for recruitment forms and loan forms. 
• Assist to monitor assigned staffing tables for a variety of human resource activities, e.g., appointments, retirement, expiration of appointments, reassignments, transfers and movement of staff. 
• Assist the HR Officer monitor staffing tables to ensure that staff member data is up to date in UN Enterprise Resource Platform (ERP) e.g. duty station; post number; job grades etc. 
• Prepare daily /weekly /monthly/ yearly reports and statistics as required. Business Intelligence: 
• Establish excellent working relationships with Mission Support Components and Client units. 
• Provide support to the implementation of Business Intelligence strategy and roadmap for implementing UNSOS analytics and business intelligence capability to include elements such as the delivery of standard and ad hoc reports, and trending based on an increased collection and cleansing method for mission support and mandate implementation data. 
• Interact with, support, and consult with all UNSOS Pillars' Sections /Units to define key performance indicators, standard and ad-hoc reports that enable business decision. 
• Enforce known policies, procedures, and compliance requirements that improve the overall operation and effectiveness of the Business Intelligence unit. 
• Participate in the development and testing of reports and management dashboards as identified and prioritized in the requirements gathering process.

Competencies

• Professionalism: Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all area of work.
• 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.
• Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required) Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning) Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary) Uses time efficiently.

Education

To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met:

Applicants must 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); or
• have graduated with a university degree (as defined above) and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one year period of graduation. Be computer literate in standard software applications;
• Have an 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.
• Are you a student in a Bachelor’s (final year), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have you completed a degree and are able to commence an internship within a year of graduation?
• For this internship, previous successful internship focused on human resources or recruitment, management, database management, report writing and statistics is desirable.

Languages

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

Assessment

Potential candidates will be contacted by the hiring manager directly for further consideration. Due to a high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.

Special Notice

Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. A complete online application (Cover Note and Personal History Profile is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. The Cover Note must include:  Title of degree you are currently pursuing  Graduation Date (when will you be graduating from the programme)  List the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in spread sheet, Microsoft word etc  List your top three areas of interest/department preferences  Explain why you are the best candidate for that specific department(s)  Explain your interest in the United Nations. In your online Personal History Profile, be sure to include all past work experiences and three references. Due to a high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.
There is no remuneration for this internship and no stipend is provided. Normally, this internship would require you to travel to the UNSOS Office, Nairobi at you own cost. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, you would be required to work remotely from your current location. However, if you wish to travel to Nairobi, you will be responsible for all travel related costs including visa, accommodation and other living expenses for the duration of the internship.

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Org. Setting and Reporting

The duration of the internship is for a minimum of three and a maximum of six months. The Internship is UNPAID and full-time. Interns work five days per week (35-40 hours) under the direct supervision of the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Officer - in close collaboration with the Head of Administration – and supports the planning, designing and implementation of an overall risk management process for UNEP.
Responsibilities

The position, which has clearly defined output requirements, includes – but is not limited to – the following responsibilities:

Provide support to ERM Officer in:

1. designing and implementing a –qualitative and quantitative – research methodology, including surveys among staff members worldwide;
2. conducting interviews with the Executive Office, Directors and MEA Directors;
3. organizing research and validation workshops with staff and senior management;
4. Attending and summarizing meetings.

Assist on:

the design of a tailored UNEP: -Risk Universe and Catalogue, - Risk Dashboard, -Residual Risk Heat Map, - Reference Maturity Model (RMM), -Internal Control Statement, and other tools and visualizations senior management deems necessary;
the determination of scoring criteria for the measurement of Impact, Likelihood and Level of Internal Control Effectiveness, and Organizational Risk Appetite;
the draft - and implementation of - a detailed Risk Treatment and Response plan defined for the top-ten risks identified as priority.

Further responsibilities include:

1. Risk reporting in an appropriate way for different audiences i.e. Leadership Group, Executive Office and Directors;
2. Assisting the ERM Officer on external risk reporting to stakeholders;
3. Assisting Divisions, Regional Offices and Multi-Lateral Environmental Agreements in risk evaluation;
4. Providing administrative support on an as-needed basis.

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) in the fields such as: Statistics, Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Data Science, Development Studies or any related areas;
• Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent) in the fields such as: Statistics, Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Data Science, Development Studies or any related areas;
• Have graduated with a university degree (as defined in (a) and (b) above) and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation.
• Be computer literate in standard software applications.
• 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.
• Learning elements and expectations
• Upon completion of the assignment the young talent/ intern will:
• have substantive knowledge of risk assessment and management issues in UNEP and be able to advise on potential best practices and approaches;
• have gained a better appreciation of current and emerging risk management issues and their application within the UN- Secretariat;
• have improved analytical and research skills in the areas of risk assessment and management, and in the planning, designing and development of a risk management process and implementation plan;
• have improved communication skills through interaction with UN Environment staff, Executive and Senior Management, governments and partner organizations;
• be able to apply Enterprise Risk Management processes in both the private and international development sector;
• have gained a better understanding of the UNEP HQ operations, and the overall UN system.

Work Experience

Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the programme.

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 is an advantage.

Assessment

Potential candidates will be contacted by hiring manager directly for further consideration.

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:

1. Title of the degree you are currently pursuing;
2. (Expected) Graduation Date;
3. Date of availability;
4. List the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in;
5. Explain why you are the best candidate for this specific internship;
6. Explain your experience in research and analysis (quantitative and qualitative);
7. Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme, ensure to include all past work experience (if any).
8. Proof of enrolment from current University (if not graduated).
9. A copy of degree certificate (if you have already graduated).

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

Other Skills and Requirements

• Excellent writing skills, as well as strong analytical aptitude and communication skills;
• Demonstrated quantitative and qualitative research skills;
• Skilled in working with data management, - analysis and visualization tools;
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task;
• Knowledge of information technology.