Programme Management Interns

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is seeking Programme Management Interns to support the implementation of environmental policies and projects under the Cartagena Convention Secretariat in Kingston, Jamaica. The internship involves assisting in project development, research, documentation, and supporting programme and project activities related to marine and coastal conservation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing project concepts and proposals to support Contracting Parties in the implementation of the Articles of the Convention and Protocols.
• Contribute to the development of relevant technical papers.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience.
• 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.
• Pleasant interpersonal skills is desirable.
• 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 is required.
• Keen interest in the work of the United Nations and has a personal commitment to the ideals of the UN Charter is desirable.
• Fluency in English is required and fluency/knowledge of French and Spanish desirable.

Skills

• Environmental Sciences
• Marine Biology
• Coastal Ecosystems Management
• Marine Conservation
• Environmental Governance
• Project Development
• Research
• Documentation
• Programme Support
• Environmental Policy
• International Relations
• Sustainable Development

Languages

English, French, Spanish