Closing date: Saturday, 7 February 2015
Posting Title: INTERN - LEGAL AFFAIRS (Division of Environmental Law and Conventions (DELC), I
Job Code Title: INTERN - LEGAL AFFAIRS
Department/ Office
United Nations Environment Programme
Duty Station
NAIROBI
Posting Period
23 January 2015-7 February 2015
Job Opening number
15-LEG-UNEP-40145-R-NAIROBI (O)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Special Notice
Your application for this internship must include: 1. A Completed application (Personal History Profile) through the UN careers Portal. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. In your Personal History Profile (PHP), be sure to include all past work experiences, IT Skills, and three references.
2.Proof of enrollment (click on link to access and attach to your application: http://unon.org/content/internship-programme),
- List the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in using, and Explain why you are the best candidate for the internship and what you hope to gain from the internship.
3. A certified copy of degree certificate (if you have already graduated).
Due to a high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.
Organizational Setting and Reporting
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the United Nations system's designated entity for addressing environmental issues at the global and regional level. Its mandate is to coordinate 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.
The UNEP Division of Environmental Law and Conventions (DELC) internship is for 6 months.
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; the intern's assigned office as well as the internship period.
Under the direct supervision of a Legal Officer, Environmental Law and Governance Branch of the Division of Environmental Law and Conventions, the intern will:
- Carry out research on selected environmental law and governance issues, focusing on the fields of rule of law in the field of environment; water law and related subjects. This will include data collection and analysis and presentation in written form, for inclusion into documents, reports, publications or websites, as specified below.
- Assist in the preparation and finalization of various materials including correspondence, background papers and briefing notes, in the compilation of inputs into reports, as well as in the preparation of publications and other outreach materials on the above themes.
- Upload information on the UNEP website regarding the Branch's work and relevant thematic information.
- Support the Branch and the Division in the preparation and revision of project documents.
- Support the practical and substantive organization of workshops and other meetings organized by the Branch as well as other initiatives planned during the internship period.
- Participate in internal meetings of the Branch and the Division, and if necessary assist in the preparation of minutes.
Competencies
Core Competencies: 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 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 informed and anticipate problems
- Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects
- Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client
Education
Applicants must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements: be enrolled in:
- be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
- Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent);
- Have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation.
