Programme management support at United Nations

PURPOSE:  

The purpose of the intern is to respond to the country needs and priorities, intended to attain a responsive United Nations that delivers better results for People and Planet, with more sustainability, higher efficiency and integrated support .  

The intern will perform the following functions:  

• Support project management, including backstopping implementation of project activities and monitoring for the work undertaken by UNEP in the SADC region. 
• Assist with the organisation of meetings and outreach events, and high-level Forums; (Workshops, Webinars, Retreats, etc.) and World Environment Day (WED) commemorations, for Environmental Sustainability by preparing meeting agendas, summaries, minutes and follow up communications as required. Support Advocacy Campaigns (Education/Awareness/Sensitizations/Trainings) geared to elevate environmental issues to the same level/s as social and economic issues in each of the 16 SADC Member States.
• Developing necessary background materials, sourcing appropriate speakers and report writing. 
• Assist in preparing concept notes and short briefings across UNEP’s programmatic areas. 
• Assist in the development of communication and outreach materials such as stories, social media posts and newsletters highlighting the work and results of UNEP South Africa Office.

Qualifications/special skills

Applicants must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements: 

• Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); 
• Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent); 
• Have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation.  

Applicants must be pursuing qualifications in an area of study that can significantly contribute to the responsibilities outlined and overall work of UNEP South Africa Office including:   

• Be computer literate in standard software applications; 
• Possess good report writing skills; 
• Demonstrate good organizational and pleasant interpersonal skills; 
• Demonstrate interest in issues related to environmental sustainability;