International intern on Gender and Climate Change - Tenders Global

International intern on Gender and Climate Change

United Nations Development Programme

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UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.
UN Women’s China Office in Beijing supports and carries out work on (i) enhancing women’s economic empowerment (WEE); (ii) ending violence against women (EVAW); (iii) supporting women’s participation and leadership for a gender just green transition (GCC);(iv) governance and participation in public life and (v) global partnership. In addition to the above, UN Women also actively participates and contributes to various UN inter-agency processes and collaborates with UN organizations around specific programme areas. 
Gender and Climate Change Intern supports the Gender and Climate Change (GCC). Under the guidance and supervision of GCC Programme Officer, the intern provides supports by performing a variety of tasks and activities outlined in the section below.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the direct supervision of the GCC Programme Officer, the intern will be responsible for the following:
Research and analysis:
  • Keep track of the latest gender data and other relevant information in agriculture, food security, climate change, biodiversity, renewable energy, and other green industries.
  • Support the development of project concept notes, policy papers, briefing materials, presentations on gender and climate change related topics.
  • Support the research on China’s climate and environment policies and plannings.
Support programme implementation:
  • Provide administrative and technical support on activities such as the organization and reporting of conferences, events, training courses, etc.
  • Assist in arranging meetings, receiving visitors, taking minutes, etc.
  • Help to prepare documents for programme related due diligence screening, procurements, quotations, etc.
  • Undertake other tasks assigned.
Learning Objectives:
  • Increased understanding of UN Women’s work and the UN system, particularly the role UN Women plays in the larger UN landscape in gender and climate change area.
  • Increased knowledge of the technical intersection of gender and climate change issues.
  • Increased understanding of global standards and programmatic approaches for a gender just green transition.
  • Build and develop professional relationships with UN Women colleagues in other units and other UN Agencies.
  • Work as a team member in a multicultural setting.
Required Skills and Experience:
Education:
  • University studies preferably in one of the following disciplines climate change and/or energy policy, environmental management, global governance, public policy, or a related field. Candidates outside these fields may apply, provided they can justify in their cover letter and demonstrate competence in the technical test and/or interview.
  • Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); OR
  • Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (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,
  • Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship program which is part of a degree programme and undertake the internship as part of the program requirements.
Language:
  • Excellent communication skills (written and oral) in English are required;
  • Working knowledge of another UN language is an advantage.

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