Work Location

Nairobi, Kenya

Expected duration

6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

UNEP is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development with the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. As part of the Industry and Economy Division, UNEP International Environmental Technology Centre (IETC) works with developing countries to implement sustainable solutions to environmental challenges, with focus on holistic waste management. The Centre promotes and advocates sustainability of waste management and disposal, based on the circularity principles and through the life-cycle approach. Sound management of waste contributes to all three pillars of sustainable development. In particular, UNEP-IETC provides technical and advisory support to national and local governments to enhance their use of environmentally sound strategies and approaches. UNEP-IETC also implements in-country demonstration projects using innovative waste prevention and management methods and technologies to improve human well-being, reduce the impact of climate change, increase resilience and create jobs. Working with a wide range of partners and in line with relevant multilateral environmental agreements, UNEP-IETC mission is to serve as a global centre of excellence on environmentally sound technologies with focus on holistic waste management. UNEP-IETC is also contributing to the Intergovernmental Negotiation Committee processes from the waste management perspective. The internship is located in the UNEP’s Industry and Economy Division, Nairobi duty station. This advertisement is seeking one intern to work in the Industry and Economy Division in Nairobi. The duration of an internship is two months minimum; maximum is six months with a possibility for extension depending on the needs of the Organization. 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. 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. Under the direct supervision of IETC Officer, the Intern will: 1. Research and summarize scientific information on waste related issues, including social and economic issues in waste management, such as waste informal sector, gender aspects, waste based job creation. 2. Analyse waste related policies, such as national waste management strategies from the perspectives of environmental viewpoints, such as circular economy, climate change linkage in the countries UNEP works in. 3. Draft analyses of policies and reports on scientific research. 4. Organize and otherwise support meetings (e.g., notetaking, assisting in the management of participant travel, visitor management). 5. Map out business opportunities and technology-based innovations on waste management and recycling. 6. Assist in drafting project documents and develop technical documentation, guidance or tools as relates to waste management. 7. Assist in populating knowledge sharing platform on waste management. 8. Support the collection and visualization of waste management data. 9. Draft outreach materials for educational purposes. 10. Assist in the development of networks of waste management institutions. 11. Support assessment processes such as global/regional waste management outlooks. 12. Carry out other duties relevant to the Intern’s educational background.

Qualifications/special skills

Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent). Science, Environment management, Policy-making, Climate change, Resource Studies, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information or Knowledge Management

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another UN Language is desirable.

Additional Information

No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship. Assessment Potential candidates will be contacted by hiring manager directly for further consideration. Special Notice Your application for this internship must include: 1. A Completed application (Candidate Profile) and Cover Note through the UN careers Portal. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. The Cover Note must include: – Title of the degree you are currently pursuing; – (Expected) Graduation Date; – Explain why you are the best candidate for this specific internship; and – Explain what you hope to gain from the internship. In your Personal History Profile (CV), be sure to include all past work experiences (if any), IT Skills and Programmes that you are proficient in using and three references. 2.Proof of enrollment from current University (if not graduated). (click on the following link to obtain a template and attach to your application: http://unon.org/content/internship-programme) 3. A certified copy of degree certificate (if you have already graduated). Due to the high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.

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.