UNEP Programme Support Intern

Job Posting Organization:
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is recognized as the leading global environmental authority. Established to set the global environmental agenda, UNEP promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system. It serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment, coordinating 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 operates in multiple countries and has a significant number of employees dedicated to various environmental initiatives.

Job Overview:
This internship-position" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">internship position is located at the UNEP office in Nairobi, Kenya, and is intended to support the Ecosystems Division programme coordination and management. The intern will work under the direct supervision of the Chief of the Programme Support Unit. The role involves assisting in the review of the Division's project implementation progress and reporting through the Ecosystems Division Project Portfolio Dashboard and Integrated Planning, Monitoring and Reporting (IPMR). The intern will also support the management of the project cycle, including operational closure, and assist in data entry, validation, and ensuring the accuracy of project-related information in IPMR and relevant databases. Additionally, the intern will analyze the status of financial implementation through available information systems and assist in quality assurance reviews of publication concepts and full publications, ensuring alignment with UNEP Publishing Policy and Guidelines. The intern will also track the publications and concepts clearance process in the publications system and update the quality assurance process in the Publications Master file and online tracking tool. The role requires providing flexible and ad hoc support to unit functions as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The intern will have a variety of responsibilities, including:

• Assisting in the review of the Division's project implementation progress and reporting through the Ecosystems Division Project Portfolio Dashboard and Integrated Planning, Monitoring and Reporting (IPMR).
• Supporting the management of the project cycle, including operational closure.
• Assisting in data entry, validation, and ensuring the accuracy of project-related information in IPMR and relevant databases.
• Analyzing the status of financial implementation through available information systems.
• Conducting quality assurance reviews of publication concepts and full publications to ensure alignment with UNEP Publishing Policy and Guidelines.
• Tracking the publications and concepts clearance process in the publications system and updating the quality assurance process in the Publications Master file and online tracking tool.
• Providing flexible and ad hoc support to unit functions as required.

Required Qualifications:
Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's degree or equivalent). Additionally, applicants should be computer literate in standard software applications, particularly MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Teams. A keen interest in the work of the United Nations and a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter are essential. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to successfully interact with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds and beliefs, showing a willingness to understand and tolerate differing opinions and views. Excellent written and spoken communication skills are required.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a Bachelor’s Degree or being currently enrolled in a bachelor's programme. A background in fields such as Statistics, Project Management, International Relations, International Business Administration, or another related field is preferred.

Experience:
The position requires candidates to have a demonstrated interest in the work of the United Nations and the ability to interact effectively with individuals from various cultural backgrounds. While specific years of experience are not mentioned, the role is suitable for interns who are either pursuing or have completed their undergraduate or graduate studies.

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

Additional Notes:
Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. 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 a fee at any stage of the recruitment process, including application, interview, processing, or training. The organization does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts.