Intern - Environment Management - UNEP Regional Office for Africa (ROA), Nairobi

Posting Title:

INTERN - ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT - UNEP Regional Office for Africa (ROA), I

Job Code Title:

INTERN - ENVIRONMENT AFFAIRS

Department/ Office

United Nations Environment Programme

Duty Station

NAIROBI

Posting Period

24 April 2014-9 May 2014

Job Opening number

14-ENV-UNEP-34675-R-NAIROBI (O)

United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

Special Notice

Your application for this internship must include;

1. A Completed application (Personal History Profile) through the UN careers Portal. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. In your Personal History Profile (PHP), be sure to include all past work experiences, IT Skills, and three references.

2.Proof of enrollment (click on link to access and attach to your application: http://unon.org/content/internship-programme),

• List the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in using, and Explain why you are the best candidate for the internship and what you hope to gain from the internship.

3. A certified copy of degree certificate (if you have already graduated).

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

Organizational Setting and Reporting

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the United Nations system's designated entity for addressing environmental issues at the global and regional level. Its mandate is to coordinate the development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action.

The UNEP Regional Office for Africa (ROA), internship is for 6 months with an opportunity for extension, depending on the needs of the department.

The Internship is UNPAID and full-time.

Interns work five days per week (35 hours) 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 direct supervision of the regional Climate Change Programme Coordinator in UNEP/ROA,

The intern will work with UNEP-ROAs Climate Change Team. The position will be linked to the following streams of team's work and have a heavy focus on information technology management, in particular hosting and supplying information for www.AAKNet.org.

The intern will be responsible for:

Ecosystems based Adaptation (EbA), including support on advancing EbA for Food Security

Coastal Ecosystems based Adaptation in Small Island Developing States

Research relating to prominent climate change adaptation issues among developing countries, including formulation data and information to contribute towards global research and scientific knowledge on CCA and EbA.

The position may also include:

Preparation of briefings, articles and reports on the above mentioned subject areas

Carry out background research including data collection and analysis

Assist with the overall implementation with all research elements of the work streams

Prepare communication material and prepare outreach activities

Assist with the organization of workshops and conferences.

The intern will be responsible for:

Providing technical, design and development of website database

Developing/furthering modern, interactive and easily navigable website displays, simple in design, yet attractive; please note that websites may cover countries with little access to high speed/broadband internet

Website data management for Ecosystems based Adaptation and Coastal Ecosystems based Adaptation in Africa

Managing social media as needed

Formulation data and information and synthesizing this information into useable toolkits for the Africa Adaptation Knowledge Network (www.AAKNet.org).

Competencies

Core 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 Planning & 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 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. be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);

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 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; and

Have a demonstrated the 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.

Final year undergraduate or masters studies in Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, International Affairs, Climate Change, Economics, or related study. Interest and willingness to learn more about subject area (Climate Change and Ecosystem Management in Africa) a must.

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 the internship, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another UN language is desirable.

Assessment Method

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

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