UNEP Job Opening Posting Title: INTERN - PROGRAMME SUPPORT ASSISTANT (2 Posts), I (Temporary Job Opening)Job Code Title: INTERN - ENVIRONMENT AFFAIRSDepartment: United Nations Environment ProgrammeDuty Station: NAIROBIPosting Period: 13 August 2021 - 19 August 2021Job Opening number: 21-ENV-UNEP-161328-J-NAIROBI (O)

Org. Setting and Reporting

The United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment Programme) 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. UN Environment’s Ecosystems Division works with
international and national partners, providing technical assistance and advisory services for the implementation of
environmental law and policy, and strengthening the environmental management capacity of developing countries and
countries with economies in transition. This internship is linked to the Nature for Climate Branch, Ecosystems Division and Communication Division

The purpose of this internship is to help UN Environment Programme on the UN General Assembly and UNEA-4 request
to lead, together with FAO, on the implementation of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (2021-2030).

The internship is for six (6) months. 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

Under the guidance of the partnership Coordinator of the UN Decade and the Communications Officer, the interns will support the UN Decade on Ecosystems Restoration Core Team in undertaking the following activities:

• Support in the establishment and management of partnerships for the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration
(e.g. developing tool kits and guidelines, partner communication channels, knowledge management);

• Support the day-to-day communication and official correspondence of the UN Decade core team;

• Provide administrative, project management, and information management support;

• Assist with the organization of internal and external meetings and outreach events, developing necessary background
materials, and report writing;

• Carry out other duties on a need’s 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:

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;

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.

• Applicants for this internship position should be enrolled in an academic institution (see below conditions of internship)

• Good analytical skills;

• Good interpersonal skills;

• Good report writing skills;

• Written and oral proficiency in English is required;

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 the position advertised, fluency in
English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

NOTE: Fluency equals a rating of fluent in all four areas (read, write, speak, understand) and Knowledge of equals a rating of confident in two of the four areas.

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 enrollment 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
intern.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.