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UNDP Energy and Environment Internship 2020

UNDP – Vacancies / Careers

Democratic Governance, Crisis Prevention and Recovery, Poverty Reduction, Environment and Energy, Social inclusion and sustainable development, peacebuilding, climate

Job Description

Intern Responsibilities:

  • The intern will be expected to work independently and engage with the UNDP Regional Private Sector Advisor and relevant UNDP Project Managers on the technical scope and content of the research essay, as well as time frames.
  • The intern will be provided with the informational, data and report prerequisites, using these as a basis to prepare a brief proposal/outline defining the scope and content of the research essay.
  • The research essay should be founded on at least two case studies (water and energy).
  • The intern will meet with relevant stakeholders to receive critical feedback, validation and peer review.
  • The approach, writing style and format and other aspects shall fully adhere to UNDP’s publication policies.

Competencies

  • An excellent and well above average skill set in critical thinking and analytical capacity.
  • A background in technology and environmental science, geography, natural resources, environmental studies, management, development studies or a closely related field; is desirable.
  • Excellent writing skills in English, and numeracy/number-crunching skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a multi-cultural office setting.
  • Ability to work independently online with minimal supervision, and to be fast-paced.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Excellent and presentable in a manner that is acceptable to the United Nations Code of Conduct.

Education:

A bachelors level degree in:

  • Technology and environmental science,
  • Geography,
  • Natural resources,
  • Environmental studies,
  • Management,
  • Development studies
  • or a closely related field.

Experience:

  • An excellent and well above average skill set in critical thinking and analytical capacity. Excellent writing skills in English, and numeracy/number-crunching skills. Ability to thrive in a multi-cultural office setting. Ability to work independently online with minimal supervision, to be fast-paced and to adhere to deadlines. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Excellent and presentable in a manner that is acceptable to the United Nations Code of Conduct.

Intern requirements:

  • UNDP interns receive payment of a monthly stipend based on the rate established by the duty station
  • UNDP interns accrue leave at a rate of 1.5 days per month;
  • UNDP accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness or death incurred during the internship;
  • Interns are not eligible to apply for, or be appointed to, any post in UNDP during the period of the internship;
  • Interns must provide proof of enrolment in a health insurance plan;
  • Interns are not staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity;
  • Interns are expected to work full time but flexibility is allowed for education programmes;
  • Applicants should indicate which months they are available part- and/or full time and when they complete their studies (if still enrolled);
  • Interns need to make own arrangements for travel, VISA, accommodation, etc.

How to Apply

Apply Online for the UNDP: Energy and Environment Internship 2020