Work Location

In-Person Full-time

Expected duration

6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

This internship is UNPAID, and interns work five days per week (full time – 40 hours). The intern will work under the overall guidance of the Regional Representative, Regional Office for Southeast Asia and the Pacific, and under the direct supervision of the WasteNet project manager in cooperation with the wider Environment Team. The intern will also work in close consultation with staff of UNODC Regional/Country Offices and other relevant Divisions and Programmes. The incumbent will provide substantive support as well as backstopping services necessary for the WasteNet project and for the Environment Team in Asia-Pacific. As required, the incumbent will be responsible for the following tasks:

Support the WasteNet team and the broader Asia-Pacific Environment Team in the implementation, monitoring and reporting of project activities, in line with UNODC policies and procedures.
Support project monitoring processes by assisting with data input, documentation and the preparation of related materials. Assist in tracking project progress, maintaining monitoring tools and databases, reviewing reporting inputs, and contributing to the preparation of progress reports, updates and donor reporting requirements.
Assist in drafting and editing communication materials, including project updates, success stories, newsletters, website content, social media posts, presentations and other visibility products.
Assist in developing visual and written communication materials to showcase project achievements, results and impact for partners, donors and other stakeholders.
Conduct research on crimes that affect the environment and compile relevant information, data, policy developments, case studies and good practices to support project activities and reporting. Contribute to the preparation of written outputs, including briefing notes, meeting summaries, background documents, fact sheets, reports and communication products.
Support the organization of meetings, workshops, capacity-building activities and awareness-raising events by preparing agendas, participant lists, presentation materials and meeting records.
Monitor media, publications and online sources relevant to crimes that affect the environment and WasteNet activities, and contribute to maintaining project visibility through communication channels.
Provide administrative and coordination support as required to facilitate effective project implementation, reporting and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications/special skills

The basic education required is HS Diploma. To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) be enrolled in, or have recently completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) be enrolled in, or have recently completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent). Applicants are additionally required to possess:

Strong interest in working in the UN system.
Demonstrable skills in analytical thinking, communication and research.
Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work under pressure within an international setting.
Ability to work in a multicultural environment and a strong team-working capacity, with multiple partners and levels of hierarchy.
Ability to demonstrate diplomatic skills in liaising with external partners.
Good IT competence, strong command of main office software program, proficiency in internet communication, social media and online search methods.
Ability to perform a variety of administrative tasks.
Ability in accuracy and being detail-oriented in document production and editing.
Ability in proactivity and searching for solutions in complex situations.
Self-motivation and ability to take initiative and work with minimum supervision.
Flexibility and ability to work on tight deadlines.
Preferred fields of study include Degree in Communication, Crime Prevention, Criminal Justice, International Relations, Global Studies, International Development, Law, Political Science, Statistics, Public Administration, Environmental Science 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. Applicants should have good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, ME Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Teams, Canva and/or Adobe suite. Ability to collect, organize and analyze information from multiple sources, ability to synthesize data and prepare concise summaries, reports and briefing materials along with strong attention to detail and accuracy when handling monitoring data and documentation. Excellent written communication skills in English and ability to draft, edit and proofread reports, briefing notes, meeting summaries and other written products. Ability to present complex information in a clear, concise and audience-appropriate manner. Ability to develop communication materials such as social media content, web stories, newsletters, infographics or presentations. Familiarity with digital communication platforms and basic visual design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe, or similar). Creativity and ability to translate technical information into engaging communication products. Ability to design surveys and polls is desirable. Experience using data management or monitoring tools is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship.

Intern Specific text

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.

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’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

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