Intern - Environment Affairs: Environmental Data &

hace 2 semanas

Panamá, Panamá, Panamá United Nations A tiempo completo

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the United Nations system's designated entity for addressing environmental issues at the global and regional level.

Its mandate is to coordinate the development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action.


The Latin America and the Caribbean Office located in Panama City works closely with the 33 countries of the region - including 16 small island developing States, with a population of about 650 million people.

The office works to serve the needs of the region and its activities are integrated into the work programs approved by the United Nations Environment Assembly of UN Environment (UNEA).


The overall objective of Science-Policy Unit is to provide timely, scientifically credible, policy-relevant environmental analyses, data and information for decision-making and action planning for sustainable development.

It monitors, analyses and reports on the state of the global environment, assesses global and regional environmental trends and provides early warning of emerging environmental threats.


Under the direct supervision of the Regional Coordinator of the SP7, in the Latin America and the Caribbean Office, the intern(s) will support the regional Science - Policy Subprogramme to expand in quality and scope, through research and administrative support at the Latin America and the Caribbean Office.

Two intern(s) are sought for a three to six-month internship period. The Internship is UNPAID and full-time.

Interns work five days per week (40 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the Science Policy Unit.


Applicants must be willing and prepared to undertake the internship remotely for a part or the entirety of the internship.

The work hours during the internship shall be determined based on individual discussion between the intern and the supervisor(s) taking into consideration the minimum requirements of the Organization and the time difference between the hosting office and the location of the intern.

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.

Responsibilities:

Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual's background, the intern's assigned office as well as the internship period.

Under the direct supervision of the of the Regional Coordinator of the SP7 in the Latin America and the Caribbean Office, the intern will be supporting the following projects and activities:

  • General support for the implementation of the biennial workplan of the Science
  • Policy Subprogramme.
  • Ensure smooth coordination and regular exchange of information with focal points of the UNEP ́s Regional Environmental Information Network (REIN) through regular communications, support and facilitation of meetings and other activities as requested by the staff members of the Unit.
  • Follow up with countries regarding current production of SDGs indicators where United Nations Environment Programme is the custodian agency;
  • Support the Unit in the continuous updating and data enrichment of the Latin America and the Caribbean section of the World Environment Situation Room (WESR-LAC).
  • Conduct secondary data research to support the development of concept notes, proposals, policy briefs or activities;
  • Support the preparation of communications pieces, technical briefing notes, news pieces, draft reports and publications as necessary;
  • Support the startup phase of any projects if required;
  • Assist in the organization of meetings, training and workshops;
  • Support other activities as requested.
More specifically, the job will entail the following tasks:

  • General support in the elaboration of progress reports of the Subprogramme;
  • Minutes of the coordination meetings with REIN Focal Points and other strategic stakeholders;
  • General support in the elaboration of the draft report of the progress of the SDG environmental indicators produced in the LAC region;
  • Data and information gathering, validation and upload into the LAC section of the World Environment Situation Room (WESR-LAC);
  • Concept notes and project designs supported by robust research and data analysis;
  • Communications opportunities identified, and communications pieces published (target at least one every two months);
  • Administrative support provided to projects and activities as necessary.
Competencies

Communication:
Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Teamwork:
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