Work Location

The internship will be within the Industry and Economy Division, Chemicals and Health Branch, SPP OEWG secretariat located at the Nairobi Kenya duty station.

Expected duration

up to 6 months starting on 3 February 2025

Duties and Responsibilities

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. The Chemicals and Health Branch of the Industry and Economy Division leads UNEP’s sub-programme on Chemicals, Waste and Air Quality. UNEP’s programme of work centers around assistance to countries and multilateral environmental agreement (MEA) secretariats to assist in technical-scientific issues related to priority chemicals and implementation of the United Nations Environment Assembly and Governing Council resolutions. Under the supervision, guidance and mentoring of the Programme Management Officer, the Intern will be engaged to support the work of one or two of the following topics (based on the Secretariat’s needs and interest of the possible candidate): Topic 1- Preparatory work in the lead up to OEWG 3.2, with the following duties: – Support the preparations for the resumed third session of the ad hoc open-ended working group on a science-policy panel to contribute further to the sound management of chemicals and waste and to prevent pollution (OEWG 3.2) – Assist in awareness raising/information sharing activities, such as drafting of web content, fact sheets etc. – Assist with other related tasks as appropriate. Topic 2 – SPP stakeholder database, with the following duties: – Support the development of an SPP stakeholder database. – Assist in managing and monitoring the SPP stakeholder database. – Assist with other related tasks as appropriate. Topic 3 – Data integration platform on chemicals and pollution, with the following duties: – Support the development of a data integration platform on chemicals and pollution, including conducting desk research, data collection and information completion and integration. – Collaborate with existing platforms working on similar topics or with similar objectives – Assist with other related tasks as appropriate.

Qualifications/special skills

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. 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 equivalent). Preferred Area of Study in environmental sciences, data analysis, engineering, computer science or a related field is required. Fully proficient computer skills and use of web-based platforms and relevant software e.g. word processing, PowerPoint, excel, internal databases, Internet etc. Preference may be given to Master’s candidates.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable. NOTE: “fluency equals a rating of “fluent” in all four areas (read, write, speak, understand) and “Knowledge of” equals a rating of “confident” in two of the four areas.

Additional Information

Not available.

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.