United Nations Environment Programme Intern - Environment Affairs Jobs in Kenya

United Nations Environment Programme Intern - Environment Affairs Jobs in Kenya

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. UN Environment's Policy and Programme Division is responsible for the organization's strategy, overseeing special initiatives, which includes environment and security work, and the organization's performance review and monitoring. This internship is located in the Gender and Safeguards Unit of the UN Environment Policy and Programme Division at the Nairobi duty station.

Purpose:

To provide an opportunity for students and graduates to obtain a first-hand impression of the day-to-day working environment of the United Nations, learn, develop new skills and gain experience.

The internship is unpaid and full time. Interns work 35-40 hours per week. Under the supervision of the Head of the Unit and the Safeguards Advisor, the incumbent will be responsible for the following:

Responsibilities