Intern for International Environmental Cooperation

Applicants must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements: a. Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (Master's Degree programme, second university degree or equivalent, or higher) in Environmental Sciences, Economics, International Relations/ Development, Social Sciences, Law, Business Administration and/or related field; OR b. Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent) in Environmental Sciences, Economics, International Relations/ Development, Social Sciences, Law, Business Administration and/or related field OR c. Have graduated with a university degree in Environmental Sciences, Economics, International Relations/ Development, Social Sciences, Law, Business Administration and/or related field. - Be computer literate in standard software applications. - Have demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; - Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include - Educational expertise focused on the United Nations is an asset. - Knowledge of critical environmental issues in the Latin American and Caribbean region is an asset. - Ability to write thematic and progress reports, including the management and visualization of data is an asset.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship, fluency in English and Spanish are required. Knowledge of Portuguese would be an asset.

Additional Information

Skills: Communication: • Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. • Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. • Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits 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. Teamwork: • 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 decisions, 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 informed and anticipate problems. • Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects. • Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Intern Specific text

Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of 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.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.