Intern - Programme Management, Geneva

Posting Title:

INTERN - PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT, I

Job Code Title:

INTERN - PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT

Department/ Office

United Nations Environment Programme

Duty Station

GENEVA

Posting Period

22 May 2014-6 June 2014

Job Opening number

14-PGM-UNEP-35143-R-GENEVA (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.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, and Explain why you are the best candidate for the internship and what you hope to gain from the internship.

3. A letter from your university clearly indicating the status of your enrollment, what programme you are enrolled in and the anticipated date of graduation from the programme.

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 – Secretariat of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions internship is for 6 months.

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.

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 Administrative Services Branch/Secretariat of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions (UNEP), the intern will be required to undertake one or more of the following activities:

1. Social media website updating & maintenance;

2. Support BRS in managing social media tools and developing audio-visual tools;

3. Under the supervision of the Public Information Officer, assist in drafting and editing web content;

4. Under the supervision of the Public Information Officer, support in collecting and drafting content for communications and reporting, including the quarterly European Union ENTRP and BRS management reports;

5. Carry out topic-specific research and necessary consultations with subject experts.

6. Undertake any activity as requested by the Public Information Officer in the area of strategic communication and outreach;

7. Provide logistical and organisational support to BC OEWG-9, RC CRC-9 and SC POPRC-9;

8. Participate in relevant meetings, including the 2014 BC OEWG;

9. Under the supervision of the Programme Assistant, provide overall support to Conference Services team as needed;

10. Perform other relevant duties as required.

Outputs:

The incumbent will be expected to produce one or more of the following outputs:

Content material of the clearing house mechanism/websites updated weekly

3-5 new postings made to the Rotterdam and Stockholm conventions' social networks, including POPsSocial, BRS Conventions (Twitter) and Safe Planet Campaign Facebook pages per month

Moderate user groups relevant to the subsidiary bodes meetings

Support Secretariat exhibitions and side events

Support preparation of meeting registrations and lists of participants

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 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.

Background in Political science / International relations preferred.

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 and French is required. Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable.

Assessment Method

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

United Nations Considerations

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.

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