STA Programme Management Intern

Work Location

Geneva, Switzerland

Expected duration

6 Months

Duties and Responsibilities

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment.

The Science and Technical Assistance (STA) branch of the Secretariat of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions provides scientific and technical input related to the programme of work and activities under the three conventions. Itis also responsible for managing the scientific work required by the conferences of the parties and provides technical assistance (e.g. through projects, trainings) on topics related to the implementation of the conventions.

The selected intern will assist the STA branch in the implementation of cross-cutting activities across the three Conventions. Working within an international and multidisciplinary team, the intern will contribute to a broad range of activities related to technical assistance, capacity-building, knowledge management, project implementation, stakeholder engagement, and intergovernmental processes. The internship provides an opportunity to gain knowledge on the scope of scientific and technical content of the BRS conventions including other programmes coordinated and implemented by the Secretariat.

The successful applicant, under the direct supervision of relevant programme officers, will support the STA Branch in the delivery of the following tasks related to the implementation of the Conventions, among others, as required:

- research and analysis on technical and policy issues related to the sound management of chemicals and waste; - contribute to the preparation of technical documents, briefing notes, presentations and communication materials; - support the planning and organization of meetings, workshops, webinars and other capacity-building activities; - assist with project implementation, monitoring and reporting; - contribute to knowledge management and information-sharing initiatives; and provide general support to the Branch's collaboration with Parties, regional centres, partner organizations and other stakeholders.

Qualifications/special skills

Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent) related to business management, public administration, international law, including international environmental law, environmental management including chemicals and waste ; (b) be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher). Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required. Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PH.D. Programme.

Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat.

NOTE: "Fluency equals a rating of "fluent" in all four areas (read, write, speak, understand) and "Knowledge of" equals a rating of "confident" in two of the four areas.

Additional Information

Not available.

Intern Specific text

Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.

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.