INTERN ENVIRONMENT AFFAIRS [Temporary]
Detail de l'annonce :
This intern opportunity is located within the Life Cycle Initiative
unit of the Resources and Markets Branch, Economy Division of UN
Environment (http://www.lifecycleinitiative.org/). The intern will
work under the direct supervision of the Head of the Life Cycle
Initiative, in coordination with Programme Officers under the unit.
The Life Cycle Initiative is a public-private, multi-stakeholder
partnership fostering progress towards sustainable development through
(1) advancing the understanding of life cycle thinking by private and
public decision makers and of the decision-making process by life
cycle experts, in order to improve decisions that need assessing, and
comparing products, technologies, lifestyles and economy-wide choices;
and (2) building consensus on and facilitating the access to
environmental, social and economic life cycle knowledge (LCA data,
methods, indicators, etc.). The Life Cycle Initiative is hosted by UN
Environment, Economy Division, Paris.
The intern will work on projects related to Life Cycle Thinking (LCT)
and Resource Efficiency. The internship will last for a duration of 6
months.
Responsibilities
Duties may include, but are not limited to:
* Provide day-to-day support for project-related activities within
the Unit/Secretariat (drafting of documents, minutes, and
presentations; updating and maintaining the Initiative’s
members/sponsors list and related documents).
* Assist with research and data collection on themes related to life
cycle thinking, hotspot analysis, and related themes according to the
Programme Officers’ needs.
* Assist with research and data collection on due diligence for
sponsors of the Life Cycle Initiative (www.lifecycleinitiative.org),
as well as preparing outreach for new sponsors and members in line
with the new Life Cycle Initiative strategy.
* Contribute towards the Unit’s communications activities,
including web development and online presentation of materials and
keeping websites up-to-date.
* Assist with the logistical preparation of meetings, events, and
webinars organized by the unit, including the preparation of
presentations and other documents and drafting summary reports.
* Assist with cross-unit collaboration opportunities.
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.
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 decisions, even when such decisions may not entirely
reflect own position; Shares credit for team accomplishments and
accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
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.
Education
Applicants must at the time of application meet one of the following
requirements:
a. Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university
degree or equivalent, or higher) in MBA for relevant fields, Project
Management or any other Social Sciences related fields.
b. Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree
program (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent);
c. Have graduated with a university degree.
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 position fluency in oral and written English is
required.
Assessment
Potential candidates will be contacted by hiring manager directly for
further consideration.
Special Notice
Your application for this internship must include:
1. 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).
2. Proof of enrolment from current University (if not graduated).
3. A copy of degree certificate (if you have already graduated).
Due to a high volume of applications received, ONLY successful
candidates will be contacted.
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
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