Project/Programme Intern – Jowhar Offstream Storage Programme (JOSP), Somalia

Work LocationNairobi, Kenya Expected duration6 months Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global 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 global environment. UNEP’s Disasters and Conflicts Programme works with international and national partners, providing technical assistance and capacity development for the implementation of environmental policy, and strengthening the environmental management capacity of developing countries and countries with economies in transition. The Disasters and Conflicts Programme extends UNEP’s work to areas of the world where the natural and human environment have been damaged from conflicts or disasters. Specialized environmental expertise is provided to rapidly identify risks to health, livelihoods and ecosystem services and to integrate environmental needs within the recovery process. The Disasters and Conflicts Programme promotes sustainable management of natural resources in conflict and disaster affected countries. The branch’s work demonstrates to decision makers the importance of natural resources management as a precondition for sustainable development and as an instrument for peace building and disaster risk reduction. Since 1999, the team has conducted field operations in over 40 countries and works in close cooperation with the humanitarian, development and peace-building frameworks of the UN system. More information can be found at www.unep.org/disastersandconflicts. Communications are a key strategic priority for UNEP as part of the organization’s mandate to advocate for the environment. This is achieved through a wide range of communications activities at national and global level, including an active social media presence. The Disasters and Conflicts Programme is working directly with teams in many countries around the world, as well as at a global level on communications related to its work. UNEP’s Environment Security work focuses on understanding how environmental degradation and climate change interact with peace and security dynamics ensuring that effective measures are put in place to protect the environment, ensure resilience to climate change, and promote peace in politically complex and fragile contexts. UNEP achieves these two goals through: Analysis: what is the state of the environment, how it is changing, what are the drivers and pressures, what are the linkages between environmental degradation, peace, security, and stability, what are priority concerns, how do specific environmental changes impact people and conflict/peace dynamics. Solution-design: Identifying good environmental practices to address priority issues (e.g. ecosystem restoration, natural resource government mechanisms and agreements, infrastructure for water storage and harvesting…) Support to implementation: Identifying partners and donors, forming and managing partnerships; convening, process-design, managing and negotiating hurdles with political sensitivity. Governance, policy, and advocacy are crucial components of UNEP’s Climate Security initiatives in Somalia. UNEP’s focus is on fostering robust governance frameworks, providing support for developing environmental policies, and building capacity for climate security solutions. The Internship is UNPAID and full-time. Interns work five days per week (35-40 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the department or office to which they are assigned Under the general supervision of the 2nd Approving Officer and the day to day supervision of the Supervisor/1st Approving Officer, the incumbent will perform the duties listed below during the Internship: Duties and Responsibilities Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager, the intern will: • Provide day-to-day programme and project management support for activities under JOSP, including planning, coordination, and follow-up with partners. • Assist in the preparation, review, and monitoring of project workplans • Support communications and outreach activities by drafting press releases, newsletters, web stories, and social media content highlighting project milestones. • Assist in the preparation of reports, briefing notes, talking points, and presentations for senior management and external stakeholders. • Contribute to the organization of meetings, workshops, and field visits, including logistical arrangements and documentation of proceedings. • Assist with data collection and analysis to support monitoring and evaluation of project progress, including outcome tracking against indicators. • Engage with Somali and international partners on project activities, ensuring alignment with UNEP’s broader Climate, Peace, and Security agenda. Qualifications/special skillsCurrently enrolled in or recently graduated from a graduate program in International Development, Environmental Studies, Public Administration, Project Management, or related field. Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work. experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required. Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PH.D. Programme. Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage. Languages• Proficiency in English (spoken and written). Knowledge of another UN language is an asset. Competencies • Excellent communication and organizational skills. • Ability to work collaboratively and adapt to a multicultural environment. • Proficiency in research and report writing. Additional InformationNot available. 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.