INTERN - To assist partnerships portfolio of the OzonAction Programme [Temporary]

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 UN Environment - West Asia Office (WAO), established in Manama, Bahrain, and is one of the UN Environment’s six regional offices. It coordinates UN Environment’s Programme of Work in West Asia, providing the link between UN Environment’s Divisions and the countries of the region. Hence, UN Environment/WAO main objective is to develop relevant programmes to respond to the needs of the region, with a focus on enabling member states to achieve their visions for sustainable development.

The OzonAction Compliance Assistance Programme (CAP) of UN Environment is the program mandated for clearinghouse functions and roles within the implementation of the Montreal Protocol (Ozone Layer protection treaty) in addition to its projects implementation mandate as one of the four UN agencies that operate under the Multilateral Fund of the Montreal Protocol. The international partnerships with refrigeration and air-conditioning (RAC) associations/organizations is one of the core elements for the delivery of the OzonAction/CAP program and it’s managed by the partnerships coordinator who is based within the West Asia CAP team.

Within the OzonAction work plan, CAP is strategizing the partnerships and cooperating relationships with RAC associations/organizations to ensure providing the required support with special focus on the RSS (Refrigeration Servicing Sector) as the main consuming sector in most of A5 countries (developing countries) for ozone depleting substances and their alternatives. The engineering and specialized societies in West Asia, and the Arab region, are also not well connected with the environmental platforms due to lack coordination despite the intersected portfolios and programs. The task under this internship is to start mapping the RAC associations/organizations in A5 countries with specific focus on West Asia and the Arab region.

- The internship is UNPAID and fulltime
Travel arrangements, including visa and living (accommodation) expenses are the responsibility of the selected intern.
Interns work 35-40 hours per week under the supervision of the officer to whom assigned.

Duty Station: MANAMA- BAHRAIN

Under the overall guidance of the Programme Officers responsible for OzonAction International Partnerships, the intern is requested to perform the following tasks:

- Conduct basic research and analysis on RAC associations/organizations in A5 countries, with focus on West Asia and the Arab region, including compiling information on:
oAssociations relationships with governments activities;
oExisting Programs on sound management of refrigerants and refrigeration;
oExisting national training and/or certification programs managed by the associations; and
oPublications and reports related to the refrigeration technologies and refrigerants

- Develop brief report on the outcomes of the research including SWOT analysis for different associations in A5 countries; and
- Assist in other related issues falling during the period of the internship.


Expected Outcomes:
Expanded baseline information and knowledge on RAC associations around the globe especially in A5 countries
Better understanding on potential partners in A5 countries that OzonAction can build ties with and invest in for better delivery of the program targets.

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 audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Good interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relation in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

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

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);
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 a one-year period of graduation.

Preferred area of study
Studies in law, business administration, engineering or environmental science.
•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.

Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the programme.

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship, fluency in oral and written English and Arabic are required.

Potential candidates will be contacted by hiring manager directly for further consideration.

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 (click on link to access and attach to your application: http://unon.org/content/internship-programme),
- 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.
3. 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.

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 or sexual abuse, or crimes other than minor traffic offences, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” 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 “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions.

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