INTERNSHIP WITH THE SECRETARIAT OF CONVENTION ON BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY
INTERNSHIP WITH THE SECRETARIAT OF CONVENTION ON BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY
COOPERATION AT THE SUBNATIONAL LEVEL
Organizational Settings and Reporting
This internship will be located in Montreal, Canada. The internship is for an initial period three (3) months with a possibility for extension for another three (3) months depending on the needs of the hosting office.
The internship is UNPAID and full time (Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm.) Interns work five (5) days per week under the supervision of a staff member in the department or office in which they are assigned.
Responsibilities
Working under the supervision of the Programme Officers on Stakeholder Engagement and Subnational implementation, the intern will:
• Strengthen cooperation between the cities involved in the Advisory Committee of the Convention, notably those in Brazil (Curitiba, Sao Paulo, Sorocaba) and Canada (Montreal) in consultation with ICLEI (CBC/Cape town and SAMS/Sao Paulo), by assisting in the identification of prospective areas (food security, greenbelts, ecosystem valuation, CBI), coordinating messages to the COP in Korea and liaising with the respective National Focal Points for information and possibly joint event organization at COP 12;
• Produce case studies (4-6) on solutions identified for posting on CHM and ICLEI sites;
• Support cooperation (on the Green Wave) between island cities and non-island partners, to identify best practices in urban biodiversity at subnational level on the IDB 2014 theme; and
• Assist the Secretariat in related outreach and partnership development tasks.
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; and
• Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
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; and
• Uses time efficiently.
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; and
• Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team Shortcomings.
Education
The applicant must be:
1. enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
2. be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent);
3. have graduated with a university degree (as defined in bullets 1 & 2 above) 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.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official language of the United Nations is an advantage.
Special Notice
Your application for this internship must include:
1. A completed application (Personal History Profile) found at the bottom of http://www.cbd.int/secretariat/vacancies/. 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. An accompanying letter (cover note) that includes:- Title of degree you are currently studying- Graduation date (when you will be graduating from the programme) - List the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in using - Explain why you are the best candidate for the internship and what you hope to gain from the internship. - Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme in Montreal.
3. Send a letter of endorsement from his/her educational institution, attesting to the fact that he/she is currently a registered student and will continue to be enrolled for the envisaged period of the internship. A letter from any one of the following personnel is suggested:
o Dean of Students or Dean of Faculty
o Registrar
o Placement Office
Please ensure that an official letterhead or an official seal is used for the endorsement letter. This endorsement should be attached to the application. Candidates are advised that their application forms will not be processed without proper and adequate endorsement.
Please note submission of application does not guarantee placement. Those who are selected will be contacted by e-mail. Due to a high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.
4. The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
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.
Please send all applications to secretariat@cbd.int by April 10th, 2014. The start date of internship is end of April / beginning of May 2014.
COOPERATION AT THE SUBNATIONAL LEVEL
Organizational Settings and Reporting
This internship will be located in Montreal, Canada. The internship is for an initial period three (3) months with a possibility for extension for another three (3) months depending on the needs of the hosting office.
The internship is UNPAID and full time (Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm.) Interns work five (5) days per week under the supervision of a staff member in the department or office in which they are assigned.
Responsibilities
Working under the supervision of the Programme Officers on Stakeholder Engagement and Subnational implementation, the intern will:
• Strengthen cooperation between the cities involved in the Advisory Committee of the Convention, notably those in Brazil (Curitiba, Sao Paulo, Sorocaba) and Canada (Montreal) in consultation with ICLEI (CBC/Cape town and SAMS/Sao Paulo), by assisting in the identification of prospective areas (food security, greenbelts, ecosystem valuation, CBI), coordinating messages to the COP in Korea and liaising with the respective National Focal Points for information and possibly joint event organization at COP 12;
• Produce case studies (4-6) on solutions identified for posting on CHM and ICLEI sites;
• Support cooperation (on the Green Wave) between island cities and non-island partners, to identify best practices in urban biodiversity at subnational level on the IDB 2014 theme; and
• Assist the Secretariat in related outreach and partnership development tasks.
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; and
• Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
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; and
• Uses time efficiently.
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; and
• Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team Shortcomings.
Education
The applicant must be:
1. enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
2. be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent);
3. have graduated with a university degree (as defined in bullets 1 & 2 above) 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.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official language of the United Nations is an advantage.
Special Notice
Your application for this internship must include:
1. A completed application (Personal History Profile) found at the bottom of http://www.cbd.int/secretariat/vacancies/. 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. An accompanying letter (cover note) that includes:- Title of degree you are currently studying- Graduation date (when you will be graduating from the programme) - List the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in using - Explain why you are the best candidate for the internship and what you hope to gain from the internship. - Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme in Montreal.
3. Send a letter of endorsement from his/her educational institution, attesting to the fact that he/she is currently a registered student and will continue to be enrolled for the envisaged period of the internship. A letter from any one of the following personnel is suggested:
o Dean of Students or Dean of Faculty
o Registrar
o Placement Office
Please ensure that an official letterhead or an official seal is used for the endorsement letter. This endorsement should be attached to the application. Candidates are advised that their application forms will not be processed without proper and adequate endorsement.
Please note submission of application does not guarantee placement. Those who are selected will be contacted by e-mail. Due to a high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.
4. The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
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.
Please send all applications to secretariat@cbd.int by April 10th, 2014. The start date of internship is end of April / beginning of May 2014.
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