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Environmental data and humanitarian action intern

Geneva

  • Organization: UNOCHA - Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
  • Location: Geneva
  • Grade: Internship - Internship
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Statistics
    • Environment
    • Humanitarian Aid and Coordination
    • Information Technology and Computer Science
    • Information Management
  • Closing Date: Closed

The UN Environment / OCHA Joint Unit is offering new internships for 2018!

Org. Setting and Reporting

The United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) /UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) /Joint Unit (JEU) was established in 1994 as the United Nations' mechanism to mobilize and coordinate emergency assistance to countries affected by environmental emergencies and natural disasters with significant environmental impact. The JEU responds to environmental emergencies by coordinating international efforts and mobilizing partners to assist affected countries requesting assistance. By pairing the environmental expertise of UN Environment and the humanitarian response network coordinated by OCHA, the JEU ensures an integrated approach in responding to environmental emergencies. The JEU also works on environmental emergency preparedness; to raise awareness among communities, disaster responders, governments, and industries on the impacts of environmental emergencies and the presence of hazardous materials that may be released during a disaster. Since its establishment, 23 years ago, the JEU has responded to requests for emergency assistance from 90 countries. The Unit has access to resources made available through its extensive range of 25 different networks and partnerships.The internship is located in the Geneva duty station.
The UN Environment/OCHA/JEU internship is for 3- 6 months
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.

Responsibilities

The work is carried out in the overall context of the environmental emergency preparedness and response work of the UN Environment / UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) Joint Unit. The intern will work under direct supervision of the JEU Programme Officer, integrated within the Emergency Services Branch at OCHA Geneva.
While the specific details of the internship will vary according to needs of the team and preferences of the intern, it is expected that his/her responsibilities will fall within JEU’s workstream on Environment in Humanitarian Action, including support to the “Coordination of Assessments for Environment in Humanitarian Action: A Joint Initiative” (http://www.eecentre.org/assessments/index.html),
Duties may include, but not limited to:
-Research, analyse, review and present information gathered from diverse sources to support the work related to Environment and Humanitarian Action (EHA);
-Support the development of guidance material for humanitarian and environmental actors on the entry points for environmental data in the humanitarian programme cycle
-Support the creation of an online assessment platform that guides the user through the assessment tool landscape
-Provide updates on the Joint Initiative on its website (www.eecentre.org/assessments)
-Depending on the interns’ skills and background (e.g. specific language skills), country- or region-specific research, and review tasks may be assigned;
-Support other activities as requested.

Competencies

Core 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’ 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

Education

To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
• Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or
• Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent); or
• Have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one year period of graduation from an academic programme.
Applicants who are unable to commence the internship within one year of graduation shall not be accepted.
Academic background at least at Bachelor’s level or equivalent, in the area of environmental science, geography, information technology, political science, social science, international studies, engineering, earth sciences or in a related field.

Work Experience

Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the programme.
Practical experience with KoboToolbox would be an asset.

Languages

Fluency in one of the working languages of the UN Secretariat, English or French, (both oral and written) is required; knowledge of the other is desirable. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage

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While the above is a generic OCHA profile, we have developed the specific profile above for an "Environmental data and humanitarian action" intern.

Please indicate at the top of the cover letter that you are applying for the "Environmental data and humanitarian action" position at the OCHA / UN Environment Joint Unit. Please note that we are flexible in adjusting your responsibilities according to your interest.

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