Intern for Finance and Economic Transformations

Work LocationRemote or Hybrid Expected duration6 months Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe 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 (LACO) 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 (UNEA). The Finance and Economic Transformations Unit (FET) at Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) develops and strengthens green economy and sustainable consumption and production patterns and practices, through its portfolio, which currently includes projects on consumer information, sustainable public procurement, ecoinnovation, sustainable tourism and circular economy. The Unit is responsible for coordinating different initiatives under the LAC Forum of Ministers of Environment, such as: Environmental Training Network; LAC Circular Economy Coalition; Regional Council of Government Experts on Sustainable Consumption and Production; and the Regional Group on Gender and Environment. Under the direct supervision of the Programme Management Officer in the Finance and Economic Transformations (FET) Unit of the Latin America and the Caribbean Office, the intern will be supporting the various initiatives of the unit and its related activities. Three (3) Interns are 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 Office. The position will be supporting implementation of the following projects/initiatives: • IKI Eco-Advance (a regional approach to ecolabelling) • Environmental Training Network • Circular Economy Coalition Regional Council of Government Experts on Sustainable Consumption and Production Regional Group on Gender and the Environment This will include the following thematical workstreams: • Sustainable Consumption and Production • Consumer information tools • Environmental Education • Sustainable lifestyles • Sustainable Public Procurement • Circular economy The intern will support the follow-up and implementation of the above mentioned workstreams and projects and the detailed tasks include: • Support with online platforms used by the team, including: upload all the relevant information in the platform (resources and profiles submitted by the countries, abstracts of all the collected resources, webpages contempt, etc.); maintain the Platform and website ongoing and updated in terms of information and activities (e.g. newsletters, agendas in the region, organization of periodical webinars and south-south cooperation bilateral exchanges). • Support the preparation of agendas, presentations, briefings, minutes and communication material. • Assist with the organization of meetings, workshops, seminars, webinars, and other similar activities, supporting the preparation of agendas, co-drafting background materials, presentation, meetings minutes and reports. • Review literature and prepare summaries with main findings on resource efficiency, green economy, sustainable consumption and production, consumer information (particular focus on ecolabelling) and sustainable lifestyles. Qualifications/special skillsApplicants must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements: a. Be enrolled in a Master's Degree programme: Environmental Sciences, Economics, International Relations/ Development, Social Sciences, Law, Business Administration and/or related field; OR b. Be enrolled in the final academic year of a Bachelor degree program: Environmental Sciences, Economics, International Relations/ Development, Social Sciences, Law, Business Administration and/or related field OR c.Have graduated with a university degree in Environmental Sciences, Economics, International Relations/ Development, Social Sciences, Law, Business Administration and/or related field. - Be computer literate in standard software applications (MS Office). - Have 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. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship, fluency in English and Spanish are required, since work will require research and communication, including reading and interviews, in both languages. Knowledge of another UN official language is desirable. Additional InformationCompetencies 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. Intern Specific textInterns 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. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer. No FeeTHE 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.