Intern - Environment Affairs: Chemicals & Pollution

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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 Chemicals and Pollution Unit/UNEP Latin America and the Caribbean Office (LACO) is to promote the transition of countries to the sound management of chemicals and waste, and encourage countries to enhance and keep the state of the quality of the air, in order to minimize impact on the environment and human health. UNEP provides information and support initiatives to improve the management of chemicals and wastes, and the state of the quality of the air, and facilitates implementation in the region of the various international agreements in force or under negotiation, including the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm (BRS) Conventions, Minamata Convention on Mercury, and the Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM). The Latin America and the Caribbean Office is currently implementing a range of projects within the UN Environment Programme of Work, Subprogramme on Chemicals and Pollution.

The XXI meeting of the Forum of Ministers of Environment for Latin America and the Caribbean (Buenos Aires, Argentina, 9-12 October 2018) called upon UNEP to additionally support pollution related issues, like the sound management of chemicals and waste, reduction of marine litter and microplastics, and air quality. The Forum has also established the Intergovernmental Network on Chemicals and Waste for Latin America and the Caribbean, the Intergovernmental Network on Atmospheric Pollution, the Coalition for the progressive closure of dumpsites, and the Working Group reinforcing sub-regional and regional cooperation and facilitating the exchange of experiences in these areas. The UNEP Latin America and the Caribbean Office provides secretariat support to these Networks and initiatives, including support its governing bodies and the implementation of the related regional action plans.

The LAC Office also supports the countries in the strengthening of the nexus environment and health, through integrated assessments, pollution prevention strategies, capacity building, awareness raising activities, etc., in coordination with relevant partners.

Under the direct supervision of the Regional Coordinator on Chemicals and Pollution in the Latin America and the Caribbean Office, the intern(s) will support different projects and initiatives carried out by the Unit at national and regional level to improve the sound management of chemicals and waste.

One (or more) intern(s) is sought for a 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 UNEP Latin America and the Caribbean Office (LACO) / Chemicals and Pollution Unit.

**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 on Chemicals and Pollution, of the Latin America and the Caribbean Office, the intern will be supporting the following projects and initiatives:

- The Intergovernmental Network on Chemicals and Waste for Latin America and the Caribbean
- The Intergovernmental Network on Atmospheric Pollution for Latin America and the Caribbean
- The Coalition for the progressive closure of dumpsites for Latin America and the Caribbean
- Working Group on Marine Litter and Microplastics in Latin America and the Caribbean
- Providing support to countries and cities in improving air quality
- Generating and sharing knowledge on sound management of chemicals and waste
- Environment, Health and Pollution
- Sound management of waste

More specifically, the job will entail the following tasks:

- Carry out research, analysis and drafting of documents presenting data and information gathered from diverse sources to support the implementation of the chemicals, waste and air quality projects.
- Support the preparation of briefings, information material and power point presentations.
- Support the Secretariat tasks of the Intergovernmental Network on Chemicals and Waste for Latin America and the Caribbean, including the meetings of the Steering Committee and focal points for the implementation of t



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