Search
Close X
Notices
Intern for UNEP
Published：08/03/2012
UNITED NATIONS ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMME Intern for UNEP South-South Cooperation
____________________________________________________________
Duration: 3-6 months
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
| Agency: | United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) |
| Background: | |
|
|
UNEP is developing the South-South Cooperation (SSC) Exchange Mechanism .The Mechanism will be hosted online, and will be one of the first web platforms specifically concentrating on SSC in the field of environment and sustainable development. The Mechanism will document a broad range of case studies and case stories on SSC primary focusing on projects or initiatives being implemented by UNEP and/or its partners (although other prominent SSC case stories with strong environmental linkages will also be featured). The Mechanism will share success stories; best practices; lessons learned and promote events, news and information on SSC. It will generate more public awareness about SSC and provide an interactive platform for blogs, discussions and social networking (that will be moderated by UNEP).
To support the Mechanism, UNEP’s Division of Regonal Cooperation (DRC) has begun establishing SSC networks with relevant UN agencies and international environmental organizations. These organizations are actively supporting UNEP’swork by offering case studies to be featured on the Mechanism. This content will contribute to the overall diversity and relevance of the Mechanism in the different thematic areas of environment and sustainable development.
Currently, two colleagues are working on making the Mechanism a “living?resouce and are engaged in the following:
- Identifying SSC initiatives, events, success stories, established best practices, and lessons learned for integration into the Mechanism;
- Creating networks with individuals and organizations with relevant SSC information for sourcing Mechanism materials;
- Collaborating with partners (both within and external to UNEP and UN) to produce case studies and stories highlighting environmental SSC initiatives;
- Working with UNEP web designers to finalise layout, features, and content of the Mechanism prior to the launch of the Mechanism in May 2012 at the UN General Assembly High-Level Committee on South-South Cooperation in New York; and
- Assisting with the preparation of video/print materials and event logistics for the launch of the Mechanism.
Terms of Reference
The incoming intern(s) will work closely with the SSC team within UNEP’s DRC and will wrk directly under the supervision of the head of the UNEP SSC Team.
The intern will support the program of activities described above. The intern’s taskswill include:
1. Identifying, researching and drafting case studies and case stories on SSC that can be featured on the Mechanism, particularly in the areas of water, agriculture, energy,
climate change, biodiversity and related environmental management and sustainable development initiatives;
2. Researching and drafting related SSC content for the Mechanism about success stories, established best practices, and lessons learned;
3. Supporting the head of UNEP SSC team to develop and sustain SSC networks created and identify potential new relationships;
4. Tracking developments in partner network on relevant news, events, and activities to be featured on the Mechanism;
5. Regularly reviewing emails that are sent to UNEP’s south-soth email address and drafting responses to requests for information, etc.
This internship is unpaid. All costs associated with participating in the Internship Programme in Nairobi shall be borne by the intern.
Eligibility Requirements
- Applicants should, at the time of application and throughout their internship, be enrolled in an advanced degree (Masters or above), specializing in the environment, international development or a related discipline.
- Applicants must be able to provide an endorsement letter from their academic institution confirming their enrollment status and clearly identifying their expected graduationdate
(on an official letterhead or with an official seal).
- Applicants must be available to undertake the internship in Nairobi for a minimum of 3 months and no longer than 6 months on a full-time basis.
- UNEP would prefer applicants who are available for up to 6 months. Ideally, applicants should be ready to commence the internship in mid- to late-April. However, a start date
in late May or early June, at latest, will also be considered.
- Applicants must be proficient in English. Knowledge of any other official language of the United Nations is also an asset.
- Applicants must be computer literate and have a demonstrated ability in using standard Microsoft applications.
- Applicants should have a demonstrated interest in the work of the United Nations and a personal commitment to the ideals of the United Nations Charter.
- Applicants should have a demonstrated ability to interact with individuals of different cultural and ethnic backgrounds and beliefs, including a willingness to be tolerant to differing opinions and views
Key Competencies for this Internship
Applicants must have a demonstrated competence in the following areas:
a. Strong research, analysis and writing skills;
b. Self-motivation and initiative;
c. Strong inter-personal communication skills.
Application Requirements
- Eligible applicants must apply online at the internship section of the UNON website:
http://www.unon.org/
- Eligible applicants must also submit a cover letter (no more than one page) in PDF format, specifying the following:
a. period of availability for this internship, including the proposed commencement date;
b. identification of how the applicant’s studiesand experience matches the key competencies and terms of reference for this internship.
- Cover letters should be submitted separately by email to
southsouth.cooperation@unep.org with the title “South-South Cooperation Internship.
- The deadline for applications is 23 March 2012 at 5:00 pm (Nairobi time).
Please note that due to the volume of applications expected; only shortlisted candidates can be notified.