This Internship position is located at the UNEP office in Nairobi, Kenya with the intended purpose of supporting the Ecosystems Division programme coordination and management.
The internship is for six (6) months.
The Internship is UNPAID and full-time.
Interns work five days per week under the supervision of a staff
member in the department or office to which they are assigned.
Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Chief, Programme Support Unit, the intern will:
- Support in keeping under review Division’s project implementation progress through Ecosystems Division Project Portfolio Dashboard, and reporting through Integrated Planning, Management and Reporting (IPMR) solution of UMOJA
- Support in keeping under review Division’s projects life cycle management including project closure
- Assist in data entry of project-related information and analyze the status of financial implementation through available information systems.
- Support further development and maintaining the division dashboards
- Support tracking processing of legal instruments in the Partners Portal. Follow up regularly processing of pending agreements in the Portal and advise the responsible agreement creators on actions needed to complete processing. Track approved legal instruments and upload to Partners Portal when applicable. Build capacity of and support Division staff on the use of the Partners Portal.
- Track resolutions and evaluations recommendations that affect programme/project content and assist in the preparation in the preparation of the relevant database(s).
- Draft inputs to wide range of documents such as guidelines, manuals and reports.
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.
TECHNOLOGICAL AWARENESS: Keeps abreast of available technology. Understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office. Actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks. Shows willingness to learn new technology.
Education
Applicants must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:
- Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher) environmental sciences, project management and evaluation, information and technology (IT), communications , statistics, economics, international development or related disciplines is required.
- Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent);
- Have graduated with a university degree.
Excellent computer skills, proficiency in various Microsoft office packages and in particular Microsoft Power BI are required.
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.
Work Experience
No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position fluency in English is required
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 area.
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
Special Notice
Your Application For This Internship Must Include
- A Completed application (Personal History Profile) and Cover Note, through the UN careers Portal. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
The Cover Note Must Include
- Title of the degree you are currently pursuing
- Graduation Date
- IT skills and programmes you are proficient in
- Explain why you are the best candidate for this specific internship
Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme, ensure to include all past work experience (if any).
- Proof of enrolment from current University (if not graduated).
- A copy of degree certificate (if you have already graduated).
Due to a high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.
In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, applicants may be requested to undertake the internship remotely in view of constraints regarding visa issuance, international travel and access to UN premises. Applicants must be willing and prepared to undertake the internship remotely for a part or the entirety of the internship. The work hours during the internship shall be determined based on individual discussion between the intern and the supervisor(s) taking into consideration the minimum requirements of the Organization and the time difference between the hosting office and the location of the intern.
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