The United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the world's environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the environment.
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- Great Apes Survival Partnership Intern
- Information Management/ Knowledge Intern
- Method of Application
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
- Experience
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldInternships / Volunteering  , Project Management 
- Under the direct supervision of the GRASP coordinator:
- Assist GRASP in organizing executive committee meetings, working group meetings, and other meetings where required.
- Develop key communications materials, in print, online and for social media;
- Support the unit in drafting project concepts, proposals, and implementation agreements;
- Assist in the development of project reports to a variety of donors;
- Support projects, where applicable, within the unit for which GRASP contributes, including Vanishing Treasures, GEF 7 Congo Basin programme and IKI Congo Peatlands programme.
- Communicate with project partners, consultants, implementers etc. on programmatic activities to support programmatic results;
- Undertake targeted desktop research to compile stories, facts, data and other pieces to inform programme development;
- Assist in tracking key policy developments, including outcomes of meetings and related processes and prepare periodic digests of such information in succinct formats;
- Undertake other tasks as required, and in accordance with the intern's interests and experience.
Qualifications/special skills
- Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
- be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
- be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent).
- Background in environmental sciences, environmental policy, biodiversity and conservation, development studies, or other related field;
- Demonstrated interest and experience in issues related to species conservation (experience in great ape conservation highly desirable), biodiversity, or sustainable development.
- In addition: Demonstrate pleasant interpersonal skills.
- Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
- Have a keen interest in the work of the United Nations and has a personal commitment to the ideals of the UN Charter.
- Master’s Degree or currently enrolled in a Master’s Programme; Demonstrated experience in environmental sciences, environmental policy, biodiversity and conservation, development studies, or other related field is required
- Demonstrated interest and experience in issues related to species conservation (experience in great ape conservation highly desirable), biodiversity, or sustainable development is desirable
- Experience in organising large events, conferences or meetings is desirable
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
- Experience
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldICT / Computer  , Internships / Volunteering 
- Duties may include, but are not limited to:
- Under supervision, assist in the specification, design, development, implementation, and maintenance of new information management platforms in UNEP.
- Assist in improving the functionality and content of existing information management platforms / digital workflow projects.,
- Assist in on-going and planned green information technology (IT) projects.
- Undertake various research as directed by the Supervisor by collecting, analysing and presenting statistical data and other information gathered from diverse sources.
- Provide support with ESS outreach and internal communication activities.
- Under supervision, assist in streamlining of the electronic central file system by structuring applicable information and folders in an efficient way.
- Participate in achieving the UNEP digital transformation deliverables the Section has been tasked.
- Will be involved in real ongoing projects that the ESS is currently working on.
- Depending on the phase of the project, intern's interest and background, the selected intern may be assigned research, analysis, design, development, testing, training, user support, or outreaching work.
- Perform other duties as directed by the Supervisor
Qualifications/special skills
- Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent or higher);
- Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent);
- have graduated with a university degree (as defined above) and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation;
- preferred area of study: Information Management, Information Science, Environmental Science, Engineering, Communications, Design, Art, or related field. Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the programme, however applicants are expected to meet the following requirements:
- Skilled in using various IT tools and good knowledge of databases. ESS uses these IT tools for Information Management projects: Microsoft Teams / SharePoint, PowerApps, JIRA, Confluence and Moodle.
- Have demonstrated good communication skills in a complex multicultural environment.
- Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter.
- Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
- Experience in extracurricular activities is advantageous.
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