Intern Environment Affairs [temporary]
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Job Description
The United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) 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.
The Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) aims to conserve terrestrial, aquatic and avian migratory species throughout their range. It is an intergovernmental treaty, concluded under the aegis of the UN Environment, concerned with the conservation of wildlife and habitats on a global scale. The Convention maintains close institutional and programmatic linkages with its instruments, even with those agreements that are legally independent. CMS and its agreements are often collectively referred to as the \xe2\x80\x9cCMS Family\xe2\x80\x9d.
The Memorandum of Understanding on the Conservation of Migratory Birds of Prey in Africa and Eurasia (Raptors MOU) is an agreement established under CMS covering 94 species of migratory raptors in Africa and Eurasia. The Coordinating Unit of the Raptors MOU, which is located in the CMS Office \xe2\x80\x93 Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates), is seeking one or more interns to support its activities.
This internship is located in the CMS Office \xe2\x80\x93 Abu Dhabi (part of the UN Environment/CMS Secretariat) at the Abu Dhabi duty station, United Arab Emirates.
The internship is UNPAID. Interns work five days per week (40 hours).
The interns will assist the Coordinating Unit of the Raptors MOU in the management and implementation of a wide spectrum of avian-related activities. The interns will support a selected number of activities out of the following, depending on their personal backgrounds, professional interests and on the actual internship period. The internship is for a minimum of three (3) months and a maximum of up to six (6) months. The interns will report to the Head of the Coordination Unit who will be supported by the Associate Programme Management Officer.
The Internship is for 6 months and UNPAID. Interns work five days per week (40 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the department or office to which they are assigned.
Interns 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. Responsibilities 1. Co-develop, distribute and analyse results of a survey on capacity needs of Signatories for implementing the MOU and its Action Plan
2. Develop, distribute and analyse results of a survey on the practice of supplementary feeding for raptors in Africa and Eurasia
3. Research and prepare a summary report on successful and unsuccessful practices in raptor habitat conservation and restoration
4. Research and prepare a summary report on successful and unsuccessful practices in raptor reintroduction and/or restocking programmes
5. Prepare factsheets to publish on
5.1. Each of the 8 Critically Endangered (CR) species of migratory raptor covered by the Raptors MOU
5.2. Supplementary feeding as a conservation tool
5.3. The network of Important Raptor Sites (Table 3 of the Raptors MOU Action Plan)
5.4. Accession of new Signatories
5.5. Avian diseases
5.6. Importance of bottleneck sites
6. Update databases containing information on species distribution
7. Develop a calendar of important annual dates for raptor conservation (awareness days, spp. count days, etc.)
8. Expand the collections of raptors photographs to be used in Raptors MOU publications
9. Take notes in meetings, prepare meeting reports, and support logistics of online meetings
10. Perform other activities required on an ad-hoc basis. 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\xe2\x80\x99 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.
Planning and organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently. Education
The Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) aims to conserve terrestrial, aquatic and avian migratory species throughout their range. It is an intergovernmental treaty, concluded under the aegis of the UN Environment, concerned with the conservation of wildlife and habitats on a global scale. The Convention maintains close institutional and programmatic linkages with its instruments, even with those agreements that are legally independent. CMS and its agreements are often collectively referred to as the \xe2\x80\x9cCMS Family\xe2\x80\x9d.
The Memorandum of Understanding on the Conservation of Migratory Birds of Prey in Africa and Eurasia (Raptors MOU) is an agreement established under CMS covering 94 species of migratory raptors in Africa and Eurasia. The Coordinating Unit of the Raptors MOU, which is located in the CMS Office \xe2\x80\x93 Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates), is seeking one or more interns to support its activities.
This internship is located in the CMS Office \xe2\x80\x93 Abu Dhabi (part of the UN Environment/CMS Secretariat) at the Abu Dhabi duty station, United Arab Emirates.
The internship is UNPAID. Interns work five days per week (40 hours).
The interns will assist the Coordinating Unit of the Raptors MOU in the management and implementation of a wide spectrum of avian-related activities. The interns will support a selected number of activities out of the following, depending on their personal backgrounds, professional interests and on the actual internship period. The internship is for a minimum of three (3) months and a maximum of up to six (6) months. The interns will report to the Head of the Coordination Unit who will be supported by the Associate Programme Management Officer.
The Internship is for 6 months and UNPAID. Interns work five days per week (40 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the department or office to which they are assigned.
Interns 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. Responsibilities 1. Co-develop, distribute and analyse results of a survey on capacity needs of Signatories for implementing the MOU and its Action Plan
2. Develop, distribute and analyse results of a survey on the practice of supplementary feeding for raptors in Africa and Eurasia
3. Research and prepare a summary report on successful and unsuccessful practices in raptor habitat conservation and restoration
4. Research and prepare a summary report on successful and unsuccessful practices in raptor reintroduction and/or restocking programmes
5. Prepare factsheets to publish on
5.1. Each of the 8 Critically Endangered (CR) species of migratory raptor covered by the Raptors MOU
5.2. Supplementary feeding as a conservation tool
5.3. The network of Important Raptor Sites (Table 3 of the Raptors MOU Action Plan)
5.4. Accession of new Signatories
5.5. Avian diseases
5.6. Importance of bottleneck sites
6. Update databases containing information on species distribution
7. Develop a calendar of important annual dates for raptor conservation (awareness days, spp. count days, etc.)
8. Expand the collections of raptors photographs to be used in Raptors MOU publications
9. Take notes in meetings, prepare meeting reports, and support logistics of online meetings
10. Perform other activities required on an ad-hoc basis. 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\xe2\x80\x99 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.
Planning and organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently. Education
Applicants must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:
a) Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher) or
b) Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (Minimum Bachelor\xc2\xb4s level or equivalent), or
c) Have graduated with a university degree no more than 12 months prior to the start of the internship.
Further, applicants must:
Candidates with the following areas of study will be given preference: biology, ecology, zoology, environmental science, geography, international law, international relations, or data analytics. Work Experience No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship. Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of French or Arabic would be an advantage. Assessment Potential candidates will be contacted by hiring manager directly for further consideration.
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview. 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 or graduation.
3. 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.
4. A certified copy of degree certificate (if you have already graduated).
Due to a high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted. United Nations Considerations According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term \xe2\x80\x9csexual exploitation\xe2\x80\x9d means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term \xe2\x80\x9csexual abuse\xe2\x80\x9d means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term \xe2\x80\x9csexual harassment\xe2\x80\x9d means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator\xe2\x80\x99s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.
Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places 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. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process.
By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions.
Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on \xe2\x80\x9cManuals\xe2\x80\x9d in the \xe2\x80\x9cHelp\xe2\x80\x9d tile of the inspira account-holder homepage.
The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.
Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date. 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\xe2\x80\x99 BANK ACCOUNTS.
a) Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher) or
b) Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (Minimum Bachelor\xc2\xb4s level or equivalent), or
c) Have graduated with a university degree no more than 12 months prior to the start of the internship.
Further, applicants must:
- Be computer literate in standard software applications.
- 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.
Candidates with the following areas of study will be given preference: biology, ecology, zoology, environmental science, geography, international law, international relations, or data analytics. Work Experience No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship. Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of French or Arabic would be an advantage. Assessment Potential candidates will be contacted by hiring manager directly for further consideration.
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview. 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 or graduation.
3. 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.
4. A certified copy of degree certificate (if you have already graduated).
Due to a high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted. United Nations Considerations According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term \xe2\x80\x9csexual exploitation\xe2\x80\x9d means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term \xe2\x80\x9csexual abuse\xe2\x80\x9d means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term \xe2\x80\x9csexual harassment\xe2\x80\x9d means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator\xe2\x80\x99s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.
Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places 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. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process.
By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions.
Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on \xe2\x80\x9cManuals\xe2\x80\x9d in the \xe2\x80\x9cHelp\xe2\x80\x9d tile of the inspira account-holder homepage.
The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.
Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date. 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\xe2\x80\x99 BANK ACCOUNTS.
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Job IdJD1598723
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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EducationNot mentioned