Intern - Programme Management - UNEP Regional Office for Africa, Nairobi

Closing date: Wednesday, 15 July 2015

Posting Title: INTERN - PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT - UNEP Regional Office for Africa, I

Job Code Title: INTERN - PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT

Department/ Office: United Nations Environment Programme

Duty Station: NAIROBI

Posting Period: 30 June 2015-15 July 2015

Job Opening number: 15-PGM-UNEP-44512-R-NAIROBI (O)

United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

Special Notice

Your application for this internship must include;

1. A Completed application (Personal History Profile) through the UN careers Portal. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. In your Personal History Profile (PHP), be sure to include all past work experiences, IT Skills, and three references.
2. Proof of enrollment (click on link to access and attach to your application: http://unon.org/content/internship-programme), List the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in using, and Explain why you are the best candidate for the internship and what you hope to gain from the internship.
3. A certified copy of degree certificate (if you have already graduated).

4.      Due to a high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.

5.      Organizational Setting and Reporting

6.      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 UNEP Regional Office for Africa internship is for 3 months.

The Internship is UNPAID and full-time.

Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the department or office to which they are assigned.

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 Regional programme Coordinator the intern will

1. Project Management support:

• Assist in developing the programme work and budget..
• Bring new ideas from academic ground, major theories of the political economy and international laws in support to the GE programme.
• Monitor budget/work plans with respect to program implementation and report to supervisor any discrepancy& irregularity.
• Assist for the improvement of the program quality in support based on country needs and international cooperation & international law requirements.
• Assist in the organization and servicing of meetings and workshops including support to post seminar works.
• Compiling statistics and assisting for reportings.

2. Reporting and Monitoring:

• Solicit financial and progress reports from countries and executing agencies, and check the reports and query discrepancies.
• Monitor project budget and financial expenditures and their conformity to the work plans.
• Support in preparation of field and country missions, teleconference meetings and support feedback minutes & reporting.
• Follow-up on payments in favour of the implementing agencies against the signed MOUs.

3. General Administration:

• Perform other related administrative duties as required, such as operational travel tasks.
• Liaise with other staff members within the Office, human resources, administration, and accounting, staff in missions and headquarters.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Competencies

Core 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:
• Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals
• Solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others
• Places team agenda before personal agenda
• Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position
• Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings Client Orientation:
• Considers all those to whom services are provided to be 'clients ' and seeks to see things from clients' point of view
• Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect
• Identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions
• Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems
• Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects
• Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client

Education

Applicants must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements

be enrolled in

1. be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
2. Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent);
3. Have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation.

Be computer literate in standard software applications;

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 the 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.

Studies in political sciences, policy & law, public administration preferred.

Work Experience

Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the programme.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the internship, fluency in oral and written English and French is required. Knowledge of another UN language is desirable.

Assessment Method

Potential candidates will be contacted by hiring manager directly for further consideration.

United Nations Considerations

The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS' BANK ACCOUNTS.