Overview
This internship supports the implementation of projects and activities within the United Nations Environment Programme's Ecosystems Division, specifically the Caribbean Environment Program. The role involves research, documentation, and logistical support for regional initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct research, analysis, and drafting of documents and present data and information to support the implementation of projects and activities, including the preparation of briefs, information material, and presentations.
- Take notes of working group meetings and meetings with project partners and prepare meeting minutes.
- Provide support to Programme Management Officers and Project Management Officers to ensure that related to implementing partners agreements are up-to-date, and all documents are uploaded to the relevant folders.
- Support the preparation and convening of regional workshops and webinars for the Secretariat.
- Support the preparation of technical papers on the main focus areas of the Conventions and its Protocols, including Marine Biodiversity and Marine Pollution.
- Support the development of new project proposals.
- Assist in the development of new databases and the completion of existing ones related to the implementation of programmes and projects.
- Assist in the compilation, design, and dissemination of infographics, fact-sheets, and awareness materials, including for posting on the UNEP Cartagena Convention Secretariat website, social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn), display at national/regional events and inclusion in monthly and quarterly newsletters;
- Prepare Outreach and Promotional material for significant environmental commemorative days, including International Day of Biodiversity, World Ocean Day, World Environment Day and International Coastal Cleanup Up Day;
- Assist in the update of the UNEP Cartagena Convention Secretariat Focal Point, Working Groups and Photo Databases;
- Provide support to the implementation of Programme and project activities at UNEP Cartagena Convention Secretariat, including representation at national events, exhibitions, meetings of environmental clubs, etc.;
- Assist in following up with the Cartagena Convention and its protocol's focal points for the submission of national reports and subsequent revision of the submitted reports.
Qualifications
- 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 program (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent); or
- Have graduated with a university degree.
Preferred Area of Study: academic background in environmental science, marine or coastal management, marine biology, ecology, environmental law, international relations, sustainable development, management, or related fields relevant to marine and coastal conservation and environmental governance.
- Demonstrate pleasant interpersonal skills.
- 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.
- Has a keen interest in the work of the United Nations and has a personal commitment to the ideals of the UN Charter.
