Posting Title: INTERN – en.lighten Initiative
(Technology Transfer Unit, Energy Branch/ Division of Technology, Industry and
Economics), I
(Technology Transfer Unit, Energy Branch/ Division of Technology, Industry and
Economics), I
Job Code Title: INTERN – PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT
Department/ Office United Nations Environment Programme
Duty Station PARIS
Posting Period 11 June
2014-26 June 2014
2014-26 June 2014
Job Opening number 14-PGM-UNEP-35776-R-PARIS (O)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity,
Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
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 application
Profile) through the UN careers Portal. Incomplete application
s 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.
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.
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.
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 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 – en.lighten Initiative internship is for
6 months.
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.
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.
individual’s background; the intern’s assigned office as well as the internship
period.
Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager
for the Global Market Transformation for Efficient Lighting Project (the
en.lighten initiative), the intern will support en.lighten activities at the
global and country level, including:
for the Global Market Transformation for Efficient Lighting Project (the
en.lighten initiative), the intern will support en.lighten activities at the
global and country level, including:
1. Desk research and support as required to manage
and apply energy efficiency modeling tools
and apply energy efficiency modeling tools
2. Support to communication activities (e.g.
website content support, drafting presentations, writing meeting minutes)
website content support, drafting presentations, writing meeting minutes)
3. Activities required to organize the Global
Efficient Lighting Forum, such as:
Efficient Lighting Forum, such as:
Managing a database of invitees with +200 entries
Keeping track of RSVPs, as well as questions from
invitees and speakers regarding logistics
invitees and speakers regarding logistics
Create presentation guidelines for speakers
Arrange conference calls with Advisory Group and
take minutes of meetings
take minutes of meetings
Support logistics activities as needed (e.g.
sorting out and arranging badges, awards, giveaways, USBs, etc.)
sorting out and arranging badges, awards, giveaways, USBs, etc.)
Support communication activities as needed (e.g.
web research)
web research)
Prepare materials for regional consultations (e.g.
power point presentations, background research about each region, etc.)
power point presentations, background research about each region, etc.)
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:
of the following requirements:
be enrolled in:
a. be enrolled in a graduate school programme
(second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
(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);
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.
selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation.
Be computer literate in standard software
applications;
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
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.
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 Energy related field,
Environmental Sciences, International Law, International Relations, Natural
Sciences, Political Science, Human Resources and/or Public Administration, or
Event Management.
Environmental Sciences, International Law, International Relations, Natural
Sciences, Political Science, Human Resources and/or Public Administration, or
Event Management.
Verifiable experience with Microsoft Excel and
Microsoft Access:
Microsoft Access:
- able to manage an excel database of +200
entries, and able to import/export data between Excel and Access - able to conduct data analysis using filters,
search functions, import/export sheets into books, and data preparation to
mail merge using Microsoft Word. - Capable of quickly studying and understanding
the functions and equations of energy efficient lighting models (excel
based), and capable of producing reports
Verifiable experience with Microsoft Power Point
Work Experience
Applicants are not required to have professional
work experience for participation in the programme.
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 in Spanish and French is desirable.
United Nations Secretariat. For the internship, fluency in oral and written
English is required. Knowledge in Spanish and French is desirable.
Assessment Method
Potential candidates will be contacted by hiring manager
directly for further consideration.
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.
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.
STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING,
OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON
APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
