The UNEP CFU is looking for several interns to support this work for a period of six (6) months,
- Key areas of interest for which we seek interested and
motivated students include our work on a) E&S positive impact &
risk management; b) Market Development; c) Communication & Knowledge
management, d) Capacity building.
- The Internship is unpaid and full-time. Interns work
five days per week (35-40 hours) under the supervision of a staff member
in the department or office to which they are assigned.
Qualifications/special skills
- 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);
- Enrollment in a graduation programme focused on (environmental
or development) economics, finance, business administration, international
relations or natural resource management 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 degree and, if
selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of
graduation.
Work Experience
- Applicants are not required to have professional work
experience for participation in the programme.
Competencies
- Communication: Good
report writing skills Solid qualitative and quantitative analytical skills
Speaks and writes clearly and effectively Listens to others, correctly
interprets messages from others and responds appropriately Asks questions
to clarify, and shows 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 Has
demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different
cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and
understand as well as be tolerant of differing opinions and views
- Teamwork: Good interpersonal
skills 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
supervisor informed and to anticipate problems Keeps clients informed of
progress or setbacks in projects. Meets timeline for delivery of products
or services to client Computer literate in standard software
applicationsGood analytical skills Has demonstrated keen interest in the
work of the United Nations and has a personal commitment to the ideals of
the UN Charter
Deadline : Jul
30, 2024
How To Apply
