Internship - Programme Support to Planning, Monitoring, Reporting and Review

Job Posting Organization:
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda and promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system. UNEP serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment and was established in 197

• It operates in over 150 countries and has a mission to encourage sustainable development through sound environmental practices. UNEP works with various stakeholders, including governments, civil society, and the private sector, to address pressing environmental challenges and promote sustainable practices worldwide.

Job Overview:
This internship is located at the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (SCBD) in Montreal, which is administered by UNEP. The intern will work under the supervision of the Programme Management Officer for Planning, Monitoring, Reporting and Reviewing and the Programme Management Officer for National Reports, Monitoring, Review and National Reporting Unit, Implementation Support Division. The internship is designed to provide practical experience in the field of biodiversity and environmental policy, particularly in relation to the Kunming Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. The intern will assist with various tasks related to the planning, monitoring, reporting, and review of the implementation of this framework, contributing to the overall goals of the Convention on Biological Diversity.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The intern will have a range of responsibilities, including: reviewing and analyzing updated National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs), national targets, national reports, and other relevant documents provided by Parties to contribute to related documentation or analyses for major meetings under the Convention. The intern will assist with the facilitation of submissions of updated NBSAPs and national reports, support the organization and preparation of related meetings, including logistical support, note-taking, and report preparation. Additionally, the intern may assist in other duties as requested by the supervisor or the Executive Secretary, providing a comprehensive support role within the unit.

Required Qualifications:
Applicants must meet one of the following criteria: be enrolled in or have completed a graduate school program (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); be enrolled in or have completed the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent); or have graduated with a university degree. Candidates should be computer literate in standard software applications and demonstrate a keen interest in the work of the United Nations, along with a personal commitment to the ideals of the UN Charter. Additionally, candidates should have the ability to interact successfully with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds and beliefs, showing a willingness to understand and tolerate differing opinions and views.

Educational Background:
The preferred area of study for internship candidates includes fields such as international sustainable development, international environmental policy, public finance and development planning, biodiversity-related or environmental sciences. Candidates can be students currently undertaking studies or having completed studies at the PhD, MBA, or 4th Year Undergraduate level, or any graduate program relevant to the internship.

Experience:
While applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience, it is essential that their field of study is closely related to the type of internship they are applying for. Candidates must be students in the final year of their first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme, or have completed such programs.

Languages:
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another UN language, such as Spanish or French, is desirable. Fluency is defined as a rating of 'fluent' in all four areas (reading, writing, speaking, understanding), while knowledge is defined as a rating of 'confident' in two of the four areas.

Additional Notes:
Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. All costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of the 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. It is important to note that the United Nations does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process, including application, interview, processing, or training.