Jumat, 27 Juli 2012

Internship opportunity: UNEP Major Groups and Stakeholders Branch


Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Duration: 3-6 months, starting from September 2012

The Major Groups and Stakeholders Branch (MGSB) of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is offering an internship placement in its global office in Nairobi, Kenya. The office coordinates and promotes public participation in the work of UNEP and implements the strategy on civil society engagement in UNEP. It builds capacity of major groups and stakeholders, maintains a database and website, and promotes regional cooperation and networking with and among major groups and stakeholders. In the fall of 2012 most of the work is focused on Rio+20 follow-up and preparations for the UNEP Governing Council. As an intern you will be asked to support the branch in its daily work, assist in preparations of events, and conduct research and analysis as needed.

Eligibility Criteria

The applicant must be a currently enrolled university student, in a third or fourth year of under-graduate (BA/BSc.) or in a graduate (Masters) or post-graduate (Ph D) programme, and continue to be enrolled during the period of the internship and after. You must submit a letter of recommendation from your university, stating that you are currently enrolled and your expected date of graduation. You must be willing to intern on a full-time basis, spending five days a week for a period of not less than 3 months and not exceeding 6 months. 

Qualifications and Experience

- Ability to work in a team
- Excellent writing skills and oral communication
- Research and analytic skills 
- Fluency in English is required, knowledge of other UN languages is an advantage
- Studies in Environmental Policy, Development Studies, Social Sciences, International Relations, Mass Communication, or other relevant field
- Ethical and responsible work practices

Application procedure

Step 1: Submit your general internship application for the United Nations in Nairobi:http://www.unon.org/intern_ship/interns.php 
Step 2: E-mail civil.society@unep.org with your CV and express your specific interest for an intenship with the UNEP Major Groups and Stakeholders Branch. 
Step 3: You may be asked to provide additional information or be available for a phone interview.



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Sara Svensson
UNEP Major Groups Facilitating Committee,
Global Representative for Children & Youth
http://www.unep.org/civil-society/
http://www.unep.org/tunza/

sajosve@gmail.com

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