STA Programme Management Intern

Overview

The STA Programme Management Intern will assist the Science and Technical Assistance (STA) branch in implementing cross-cutting activities related to technical assistance, capacity-building, knowledge management, project implementation, stakeholder engagement, and intergovernmental processes for the Basel, Rotterdam, and Stockholm Conventions.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and analysis on technical and policy issues related to the sound management of chemicals and waste.
• Contribute to the preparation of technical documents, briefing notes, presentations and communication materials.
• Support the planning and organization of meetings, workshops, webinars and other capacity-building activities.
• Assist with project implementation, monitoring and reporting.
• Contribute to knowledge management and information-sharing initiatives.
• Provide general support to the Branch's collaboration with Parties, regional centres, partner organizations and other stakeholders.

Required Experience

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.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent) related to business management, public administration, international law, including international environmental law, environmental management including chemicals and waste; (b) be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher). 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.

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