Intern - Climate and Natural Resources (Forest)

Posting Title:INTERN - Climate and Natural Resources (Forest), I

Job Code Title:INTERN - ENVIRONMENT AFFAIRS

Department/ Office: Economic Commission for Africa

Duty Station: ADDIS ABABA

Posting Period: 3 June 2014-18 June 2014

Job Opening number: 14-ENV-ECA-35392-R-ADDIS ABABA

United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

Special Notice

A completed online application (Cover Note and Personal History Profile) is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

The Cover Note must include:

• Degree Programme (What are you currently studying or what have you studied)
• Graduation date (When will you graduate or when did you graduate from the programme?)
• List of the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in
• List of your top three areas of interest
• Explanation about why you are the most suitable candidate for this specific internship
• Explanation of your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme
• In your online Personal History Profile, be sure to include all past work experiences, IT skills, and three references.
• Please note that due to the large number of applicants, divisions are not in a position to reply to each application and that only short-listed applicants will be contacted for further consideration.

Organizational Setting and Reporting

• The Special initiatives Division/African Climate Policy Centre internship is for two months with an opportunity for extension, pending on the needs of the department.
• The internship is UNPAID and full-time.
• Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the department or office to which they are assigned.

Responsibilities

• Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual's background and the intern's assigned office as well as the internship period. Duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Assist in research on project related activities;
• Assist issues of Natural resource management, forestry, REDD+
• Provide support to organization of events of the Centre and programme activities; and
• Perform other duties designed by the Centre where appropriate.

Competencies

The United Nations Core Competencies include:

Communication: Ability to draft clearly and concisely, good written and oral language skills.

Teamwork: Good interpersonal skills, ability to work collaboratively with colleagues from different national and cultural backgrounds to achieve organizational goals.

Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be 'clients' and seeks to see things from clients' point of view.

Planning & Organizing:

• Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies
• Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required
• Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work
• Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning
• Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary
• Uses time efficiently

Education

To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, applicants must met one of the following requirements:

a) be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or

b) be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent); or

c) have graduated with a university degree (as defined above) and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one year period of graduation.

Be computer literate in standard software applications;

Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; and

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

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

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English or french is required for the internship. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an asset. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat.

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