Date of closure: Monday, November 20, 2023 | Intern One Health Job Vacancy In Nairobi | UNEP
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Title of Posting: Intern One Health, I (Temporary Position Available) - Description of Work: INTERN – ENVIRONMENT AFFAIRS
- United Nations Environment Programme Department/Office
- Location of Duty: Nairobi
- Posting Date: November 6, 2023 – November 20, 2023
- 23-Environmental Affairs-UNEP-221174-J-Nairobi (O) is the job opening number.
- UN Core Values: Professionalism, Integrity, and Respect for Diversity
Setting and Reporting in Organizations
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the premier global environmental organization that establishes the environmental agenda, encourages the UN system to implement the environmental component of sustainable development in a cogent manner, and acts as a credible global environmental advocate. Its job is to oversee the process of developing a consensus on environmental policies by monitoring the state of the world environment and alerting governments and the international community to new concerns that require action. The Ecosystems Division of UNEP collaborates with both domestic and foreign partners to enhance the environmental management capabilities of developing and transitioning economies, as well as to provide technical support and capacity building for the implementation of environmental policies. To assist with the execution of the One Health Team’s initiatives, UNEP/Ecosystems Division/Transformation and Mainstreaming for Nature (TMN) Unit needs the services of one (1) intern. In Q1, the UNEP One Health Team will be hosting the UN Environment Assembly’s Quadripartite Annual Executive Meeting. They will need assistance with meeting logistics and technical document preparation before the meeting, as well as ongoing support during the meeting. Apart from aiding with meeting coordination, the intern would also be expected to carry out research, draft communication materials and briefing notes, help with administrative duties, and support the creation of technical documentation and reports. In order to support other teams within the unit, the intern could also be asked to complete additional duties inside the TMN Unit. The six-month internship is unpaid. Under the supervision of a staff member in the department or office to which they are assigned, interns work five days a week for a total of forty hours. The United Nations does not provide interns with financial compensation. Interns’ sponsoring institutions or costs associated with travel, visas, housing, and living expenses are their responsibility.
Accountabilities
- Under the coordinator of the One Health Team’s direct supervision:
- help the OH Team with the planning of the Quadripartite Annual Executive Meeting, helping with logistics and document preparation;
- Create essential communication resources for social media, the internet, and print;
- aid in the creation of technical documentation by the OH Team;
- aid in the planning of conferences, workshops, and other gatherings to be held in Nairobi and other nations in order to accomplish programmatic goals;
- To support programming results, communicate with implementers, consultants, partners, and other stakeholders regarding programmatic activities;
- conduct focused desktop research to gather background knowledge, data, facts, and other elements to support technical contributions, with a focus on the connections between health, climate change, and antimicrobial resistance (AMR);
- aid in keeping tabs on important policy developments;
- Perform additional duties as needed, taking into account the interests and background of the intern.
Proficiencies
COMMUNICATION: Writes and speaks with effectiveness and clarity. pays attention to others, deciphers communications from others accurately, and reacts suitably. shows interest in engaging in two-way conversation and clarifies things with inquiries. adjusts vocabulary, tone, style, and structure to the target audience. demonstrates transparency in information sharing and public awareness. Planning and organizing: Establishes specific objectives in line with established tactics. Determines what tasks and activities are most important, then modifies the order as needed. gives tasks the right amount of time and resources to be completed. anticipates hazards and accounts for them in planning. keeps an eye on things and modifies plans and actions as needed. manages time well. TEAMWORK: Cooperates with coworkers to accomplish organizational objectives. Requests feedback from others by sincerely appreciating their thoughts and experience; is open to picking up new skills. prioritizes the team’s agenda before one’s own. supports and complies with the ultimate group decision, even though it may not fully represent one’s own position. Accepts joint accountability for team failures and shares credit for team triumphs.
Instruction
- When submitting an application, candidates must fulfill one of the following conditions:
- possessing a master’s degree or being enrolled in one right now;
- background in development studies, One Health policy, health sciences, or a similar discipline;
- It is necessary to have demonstrated interest in and experience with topics pertaining to sustainable development and one health (experience with one health is highly recommended). have shown a strong interest in the UN’s work and a dedication to the principles outlined in the Charter. possess a track record of effectively interacting with people from diverse cultural backgrounds and beliefs, including the ability to try to comprehend and be tolerant of opposing ideas.
Experience at Work
To apply for the United Nations Internship Program, you do not need to have any prior employment experience. During your internship, the United Nations should profit from your education, training, advanced coursework, and abilities.
Spoken Words
The United Nations Secretariat operates in two languages: French and English. The listed position requires fluency in English. It is advantageous to know another official language of the UN.
Evaluation
The recruiting manager will get in touch with potential candidates personally for additional consideration. When evaluating competent individuals, a competency-based interview may come after an assessment exercise.
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