UNEP stands for United Nations Environment Programme, is a part of the UN agencies responsible to promote sustainable environment development and adapt climate for all people. Founded in 1972. UN-Habitat works to address issues related to environmental, climate change. This organization aims to improve the quality of life in cities climate and human settlements, with a concentrated on sustainable and inclusive development. UNEP provides with governments, local authorities, and various stakeholders to develop and support policies and strategies that enhance environment issues, and promote social and environmental sustainability.
What are the advantages come with being employed at UNEP:
- Engaging in meaningful work has the power to positively impact deserving individuals.
- Empowering Youth by providing them with the necessary tools and skills for advancing in their careers
- Promoting diversity in gender and culture to support the strength of the team.
Job Details:
- Job Title: Environmental Affairs
- Unit : UNEP “Department of Economic and Social Affairs”
- Job Place : New York
- Deadline : January 18, 2024
Education & Qualifications Requirements:
Qualifications/special skills
• Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
(a) be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
(b) be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent); or
(c) subject to review on a case-by-case basis, applicants within a few years from graduation who could not apply earlier and who are in an early stage of their careers; as a first time entry into the workforce; are changing careers or due to compelling family circumstances.
• Be computer literate in standard software applications.
• Knowledge of issues in the context of sustainable development, would be an advantage. ce. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Languages:
- English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the Internship Programme. Knowledge of additional official United Nations language is an asset. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
Key Responsibilities Career:
- Assist in the analytical preparations of, and the substantive support to, the General Assembly’s Second Committee, ECOSOC and the HLPF;
- Support United Nations intergovernmental negotiations through substantive coverage and follow-up analysis;
- Carry out analytical research in support of the GA, ECOSOC and the HLPF;
- Assist in the substantive preparations of ECOSOC and HLPF and activities and events on sustainable development;
- Carry out research in relation to the follow-up and review of the achievement of the 2030 Agenda and Sustainable Development Goals
- Assist in the substantive preparations of the HLPF, including assist in the research and coordination with the resource people, preparations of documentation and visual materials for the meeting, and support the HLPF voluntary national reviews (VNRs) and HLPF online preparatory events;
- Assist IPRB and its technical team in uploading material and updating the redesigned DESA and HLPF official website.
“The deadline for opportunity is January 18, 2024”
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