Consulting and StrategyInternshipEntry-level(0-1 yr)
Job Description
The United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the world's 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 environment.
The intern will work with the RDC unit, and the position will contribute to supporting the RDC unit in its engagement with the UNRC and UNCT systems in Africa.
Duties and Responsibilities
Support the drafting of minutes of the RDC unit meetings.
Undertake research for background papers for meetings and reports of RDC engagement with the UNRC and UNCT systems.
Draft speaking points for use in meetings and processes coordinated by the RDC unit.
Collect, collate, and analyse statistics related to UNEP’s engagement with UNRCs and UNCTs in Africa.
Develop presentations for RDC engagement and Meetings with UNRC and UNCT systems in Africa.
Perform other related duties as required.
Qualifications and Special Skills
First university degree in a field related to environment science, conservation, natural resource management, engineering, project management, economics or related fields.
Interest in international level sustainable development and implementation programmes, projects and activities is desirable.
Computer skills, drafting/writing skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations within multicultural working environment, adaptability, and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
