Posting Title:
INTERN – ENVIRONMENT AFFAIRS, Environment Affairs, Balkan and Environmental
Security (Interim Secretariat of the Carpathian Convention (UNEP Vienna – ISCC)
), I
INTERN – ENVIRONMENT AFFAIRS, Environment Affairs, Balkan and Environmental
Security (Interim Secretariat of the Carpathian Convention (UNEP Vienna – ISCC)
), I
Job Code
Title: INTERN – ENVIRONMENT AFFAIRS
Title: INTERN – ENVIRONMENT AFFAIRS
Department/
Office United Nations Environment Programme
Office United Nations Environment Programme
Duty Station VIENNA
Posting
Period 11 June 2014-26 June 2014
Period 11 June 2014-26 June 2014
Job Opening
number 14-ENV-UNEP-35769-R-VIENNA (O)
number 14-ENV-UNEP-35769-R-VIENNA (O)
United
Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Special
Notice
Notice
Your
application for this internship must include;
application for this internship must include;
1. A
Completed application (Person
Completed application (Person
al 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.
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.
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.
high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be
contacted.
Organizational
Setting and Reporting
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.
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
Environment and Security Initiative (ENVSEC), is a joint initiative of UNEP,
the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), the United
Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the United Nations Economic Commission
for Europe (UNECE), the Regional Environment Centre for Central and Eastern
Europe (REC), and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), as an
associated partner. Its overall objectives are to contribute to the reduction
of environmental and security risks, and strengthen cooperation among and
within countries in Eastern and South Eastern Europe, Southern Caucasus and
Central Asia. UNEP Vienna is heavily involved in the ENVSEC initiative in SEE
leading 2 of its components and having developed a broad range of activities in
all the countries.
Environment and Security Initiative (ENVSEC), is a joint initiative of UNEP,
the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), the United
Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the United Nations Economic Commission
for Europe (UNECE), the Regional Environment Centre for Central and Eastern
Europe (REC), and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), as an
associated partner. Its overall objectives are to contribute to the reduction
of environmental and security risks, and strengthen cooperation among and
within countries in Eastern and South Eastern Europe, Southern Caucasus and
Central Asia. UNEP Vienna is heavily involved in the ENVSEC initiative in SEE
leading 2 of its components and having developed a broad range of activities in
all the countries.
In addition
the regional ENVSEC initiative which deals with many different environmental
aspects, UNEP Office in Vienna is also implementing a number of country level
projects in the South East Europe, mostly assisting countries to comply with
the UN Conventions such as the Convention for Biological Diversity and
Convention to Combat Desertification.
the regional ENVSEC initiative which deals with many different environmental
aspects, UNEP Office in Vienna is also implementing a number of country level
projects in the South East Europe, mostly assisting countries to comply with
the UN Conventions such as the Convention for Biological Diversity and
Convention to Combat Desertification.
Main goal is
to provide assistance to national governments at various levels, and actively
engage in and facilitate the ongoing dialogue between the civil society, the
private sector and governmental authorities, on environmental issues.
to provide assistance to national governments at various levels, and actively
engage in and facilitate the ongoing dialogue between the civil society, the
private sector and governmental authorities, on environmental issues.
In specific,
UNEP Office in Vienna is currently assisting Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro
and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia to develop their National Action
Plans, aligned to the UNCCD 10 Year Strategy and Reporting Process under UNCCD,
and is also assisting Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Former Yugoslav Republic
of Macedonia to revise their National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans
and prepare the Fifth National Report to the CBD.
UNEP Office in Vienna is currently assisting Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro
and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia to develop their National Action
Plans, aligned to the UNCCD 10 Year Strategy and Reporting Process under UNCCD,
and is also assisting Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Former Yugoslav Republic
of Macedonia to revise their National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans
and prepare the Fifth National Report to the CBD.
For more
information on UNEP Vienna – ISCC, please visit the following website:
http://www.unep.at, http://www.southeast-europe.net/hu/,
www.carpathianconvention.org, http://www.bioregio-carpathians.eu/
information on UNEP Vienna – ISCC, please visit the following website:
http://www.unep.at, http://www.southeast-europe.net/hu/,
www.carpathianconvention.org, http://www.bioregio-carpathians.eu/
The UNEP –
ENVIRONMENT AFFAIRS, Environment Affairs, Balkan and Environmental Security
(Interim Secretariat of the Carpathian Convention (UNEP Vienna – ISCC)
internship is for 3 months with an opportunity for extension, pending on the
needs of the department.
ENVIRONMENT AFFAIRS, Environment Affairs, Balkan and Environmental Security
(Interim Secretariat of the Carpathian Convention (UNEP Vienna – ISCC)
internship is for 3 months with an opportunity for extension, pending on the
needs of the department.
The
Internship is UNPAID and full-time.
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.
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.
responsibilities will depend on the individual’s background; the intern’s
assigned office as well as the internship period.
Responsibilities:
Under the
direct supervision of the Programme Officer at UNEP Vienna – ISCC, the intern
will undertake the following duties which may include, but are not limited to:
direct supervision of the Programme Officer at UNEP Vienna – ISCC, the intern
will undertake the following duties which may include, but are not limited to:
Support to
UNEP Vienna office in preparation of meetings, meeting material and
documentation,
UNEP Vienna office in preparation of meetings, meeting material and
documentation,
Support with
research on different environmental issues and assistance with project
development (drafting of project proposals, preparation of work plans and
budgets)
research on different environmental issues and assistance with project
development (drafting of project proposals, preparation of work plans and
budgets)
Draft and
prepare financial and substantive reports for comments and guidance by Head of
the office
prepare financial and substantive reports for comments and guidance by Head of
the office
Communication
with local government representatives, consultants, NGOs, and other
stakeholders.
with local government representatives, consultants, NGOs, and other
stakeholders.
Competencies
Core
Competencies:
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 be enrolled in at least the third year of a first university degree
program or in a graduate school (second university degree or higher) program at
the time of application, commencement and during the internship.
must be enrolled in at least the third year of a first university degree
program or in a graduate school (second university degree or higher) program at
the time of application, commencement and during the internship.
Be computer
literate in standard software applications;
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; and
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 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.
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.
Studies
Masters Degree in a field relevant to Environmental Issues.
Masters Degree in a field relevant to Environmental Issues.
Work
Experience
Experience
Applicants
are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the
programme.
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 a
second official UN language or of Balkan region is desirable.
French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the
internship, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of a
second official UN language or of Balkan region is desirable.
Assessment
Method
Method
Potential
candidates will be contacted by hiring manager directly for further
consideration.
candidates will be contacted by hiring manager directly for further
consideration.
United
Nations Considerations
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.
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
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
