Some of you mentioned that you could not locate the internship posting on the un job website. Well here it is. https://careers.un.org/lbw/Home.aspx Job Opening: 14-PGM-UNEP-39378-R-GENEVA (O) Posting Title: INTERN - PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT (UNEP Post-Conflict and Disaster Management Branch), I Job Code Title: INTERN - PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT Department/ Office: United Nations Environment Programme Duty Station: GENEVA Posting Period: 17 December 2014-30 January 2015 Job Opening number: 14-PGM-UNEP-39378-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.Proof of enrollment (click on link to access and attach to your application: unon.org/content/internship-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 certified copy of degree certificate (if you have already graduated). Due to a high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted. Org. Setting and Reporting The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the United Nations systems 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. UNEP has been active in the area of Disaster Risk Reduction 2005, when the Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA) was formally endorsed as the global framework on disaster risk reduction. Working within the framework of the HFA, UNEP has identified Ecosystem-Based Disaster Risk Reduction (Eco-DRR) as its niche. Since 2008, UNEP has supported a unique partnership of 17 organisations known as the Partnership for Environment and Disaster Risk Reduction (PEDRR), which promotes and advocates for ecosystem-based solutions for disaster risk reduction as well as adaptation to climate change-related risks. In March 2012, UNEP was awarded by the European Commission to support UNEP’s planned activities on Eco-DRR. These activities include global advocacy, capacity building, in-country pilot demonstration projects, development of knowledge products and global partnerships focused on Eco-DRR. Partnership building and capacity development is a major component of the project. The primary platform through which UNEP collaborates and leverages its influence is through PEDRR (pedrr.org). Nonetheless, UNEP is also looking to influence other partnerships and networks and leverage their skills and resources in support of further scaling up and replicating Eco-DRR approaches through capacity building, advocacy and effective communication. One new area of our work is the Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on Disasters and Ecosystems, which is a collaborative project between UNEP, the Center for Natural Resources and Development (CNRD) network, Cologne University of Applied Sciences, and the Global University Partnership on Environmental Sustainability (themooc.net). The UNEP Post-Conflict and Disaster Management Branch internship is for 3 months with the possibility of extension depending on the needs of the Organization. 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 individuals background; the interns assigned office as well as the internship period. Under the supervision of the Programme Officer, the intern will: 1. Support day-to-day management and operations of the PEDRR Secretariat, including: - Update and maintain all the documentation regarding the partnership into consolidated physical and electronic filing systems for real-time monitoring; - Maintain the Friends of PEDRR Network database as well as PEDRR Trained Trainers and Participants’ database; - Support development and implementation of PEDRR’s communication strategy, especially through the use of social media; - Develop PEDRR newsletter updates on Eco-DRR related issues on a weekly basis for wide distribution; and maintain the google news group on PEDRR; - Maintain the facebook page on PEDRR, establish a subscriber base and create a regular stream of technically interesting update to share information and increase traffic; - Maintain other types of social media links, such as LinkedIn, youtube and twitter, establish subscriber base and create a regular stream of technically interesting update to share information and increase traffic; - Support further development and maintenance of the PEDRR website; - Support upcoming PEDRR advocacy events, with respect to logistics, communications, planning and organizing 2. Support delivery of the MOOC - Maintain the MOOC database - Respond to email inquiries on the MOOC - Provide regular updates on the MOOC through social media - Support day-to-day communication on the MOOC platform and course any technical queries to the MOOC’s roster of experts - Support in the development and updating of course materials, as requested 3. Support UNEP’s other DRR related activities, including: - Updating of UNEP DRR website/webpages, as requested - Undertaking literature reviews and research on specific Eco-DRR topics, as agreed between selected candidate and UNEP 4. Any other tasks assigned by the DRR Project Coordinator 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: 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 Bachelors 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 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. Studies in environment-related communications, environmental sciences, environmental policy, disaster management, climate change studies, mass communications, and other related fields preferred. - Strong interest and familiarity with social media and online communications - Experience in desk-top publishing would be an asset 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 is required. Knowledge of French and/or Spanish 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. Candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the requirements of the position. The United Nations is committed to the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for all its human resources, including but not limited to respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to whether they have committed, or are alleged to have committed criminal offences and/or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law. 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.
Posted on: Tue, 30 Dec 2014 15:35:00 +0000
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