Environment statistics and analysis

Nairobi

6 Months

Background and Organizational Settings: The 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. The mission of UNEP’s Office of Science is to deliver authoritative, integrated and coherent science to inform action and guide policy processes addressing the interconnected environmental challenges with a renewed emphasis on solutions and impact, as well as a service delivery orientation. The specific functions of the Data Analytics, Statistics and Intelligence Section include, but are not limited to: (1) collection, collation, statistical analysis, interpretation, reporting and presentation of environmental, SDG and related data; (2) facilitating the application of new tools, methods and approaches to collection, analysis and presentation; (3) horizon scanning, foresight and intelligence; (4) Global Environmental Monitoring; (5) developing and operationalizing standards, indicators and metrics. Duties and responsibilities: This internship is located in the Data Analytics, Statistics and Intelligence Section (DASIS), Office of Science (OoS), United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The Intern reports to the Programme Management Officer (Statistician) of the Section. The daily duties of the Intern may include, but are not limited to: • Process and analyze available environmental data and statistics; • Support development and preparation of metadata for environmental indicators; • Support data collection on the SDG indicators under UNEP custodianship; • Review statistical publications; • Assist in statistical methodological research; • Organize and otherwise support meetings with partners within and outside UNEP; • Assist in the creation of project documentation repositories and the publication of materials on UNEP's official websites; • Assist in the development and dissemination of communication and outreach materials; • Undertake other tasks as required by the office and in accordance with the intern's background.

Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: a) Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher). b) Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent). c) Have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within one year of graduation. As well as: - 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. Field of study: statistics, sociology, environmental economics, environmental assessments, environmental monitoring, data science or another related field is required. 1 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. 2 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.

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat.

Not available.

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. 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.

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.