Market Development Intern at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

The UNEP CFU is looking for several interns to support this work for a period of six (6) months,

• Key areas of interest for which we seek interested and motivated students include our work on a) E&S positive impact & risk management; b) Market Development; c) Communication & Knowledge management, d) Capacity building.  
• The Internship is unpaid and full-time.  Interns work five days per week (35-40 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the department or office to which they are assigned.

Qualifications/special skills

• 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);
• Enrollment in a graduation programme focused on (environmental or development) economics, finance, business administration, international relations or natural resource management OR Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent) OR Have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation.  

Work Experience

• Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the programme.  

Competencies

• Communication: Good report writing skills Solid qualitative and quantitative analytical skills Speaks and writes clearly and effectively Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately Asks questions to clarify, and shows 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 Has demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand as well as be tolerant of differing opinions and views
• Teamwork: Good interpersonal skills 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 supervisor informed and to anticipate problems Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects. Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client Computer literate in standard software applicationsGood analytical skills Has demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and has a personal commitment to the ideals of the UN Charter

Deadline : Jul 30, 2024