Intern to support Chile and Uruguay´s UNEP portfolio

Work LocationRemote 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). UNEP´s Sub-Regional Office for the Southern Cone of Latin America, located in Montevideo, Uruguay, provides support to and coordinates efforts with the Governments of Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Within its programmatic growth, the Subregional Office has increased its commitment to governments and other interested parties, to deepen its analysis of the environmental challenges and opportunities that the sub-region is currently facing. In this context, the focus is on the implementation of UNEP´s Medium-Term Strategy (2022-2025) that addresses the triple planetary crisis of climate change, loss of biodiversity and pollution. The Sub-Regional Office is well positioned to inform UNEP's corporate policies and plans, through the experiences and lessons learned from working in the 4 countries of the Southern Cone. To achieve its purposes and respond to the growing demands of governments and other key stakeholders, the Sub-regional office requires an Intern to support Chile and Uruguay UNEP portfolio. 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 intern will be oriented to support the projects and initiatives portfolio of UNEP in Chile and Uruguay, in particular: • Support the programmatic approach of UNEP, aligned with the Medium-Term Strategy (MTS 2022-2025), in projects and initiatives in the countries. • Participate in the Workgroups in which UNEP is part, specifically within the United Nations Country Team (UNCT) in Chile and Uruguay. • Support the initiatives of UNEP in technical and political dialogue with government´s institutions and non-government institutions in the countries. • Monitor the schedules defined of the projects and initiative in which UNEP has collaboration. • Carry out analysis and research, reports, briefings and presentations, including the design of virtual or face-to-face dialogues, events and seminars. • Collaborate with the communication strategy of the Subregional office in matters related to UNEP campaigns and initiatives in the countries. • Provide support in the elaboration of communications, letters, workplans, information material, meetings overview, mission reports and technical notes. • Support project development and implementation by gathering relevant information and data. • Support other activities of the Subregional Office with focus in Chile and Uruguay, as requested. Qualifications/special skillsApplicants must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements: a) Be enrolled in tha master´s degree programme in:in environmental policy, climate change, natural resource management, development, chemical science, energy efficiency, international relations and/or related field of studies preferred;OR b) Be enrolled in the final academic year of first university degree program in environmental policy, climate change, natural resource management, development, chemical science, energy efficiency, international relations and/or related field of studies preferred, OR c) Have graduadted with a university degree in environmental policy, climate change, natural resource management, development, chemical science, energy efficiency, international relations and/or related field of studies preferred. - 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 oral and writing 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. 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.