The Facilities and Commercial Services Division (FCSD) is seeking 2 (two) interns. The positions are located in the office of the Environmental Sustainability Manager in FCSD, Office of the Central Support Service, Department of Management. FCSD is made up of two services: the Facilities Management Service (FMS) which provides, inter alia, building and waste management services, and the Commercial Activities Service (CAS) which provides, inter alia, cafeteria and catering services. The FCSD internship is for six (6) months. The internships are UNPAID and full time. Interns work 5 days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the section to whom they are assigned.
The interns will be given responsibilities that will assist their learning and experience in data gathering/management/reporting and practical aspects of environmental sustainability management in a large and complex organization. Under the supervision of the Environmental Sustainability Manager, and within delegated authority, the interns will assist in the following duties:• Contribute to the development of an environmental management system (EMS) in line with ISO 14,001 standards for the operations and facilities management at the UN Secretariat in New York; • Contribute to the completion of an initial environmental review of the UN Secretariat’s operations and facilities management; •Contribute to preparing the annual Greenhouse Gas (GHG) inventory for the UN Secretariat in New York (buildings, travel and transport); •Assist in providing secretariat services to the Steering Group on Environmental Sustainability of the UN Secretariat, including by assisting in implementing decisions of the Steering Group, preparing reports and other documents for Steering Group meetings and researching relevant information and presenting data using Excel and Power Point, among other softwares; •Assist in the development of sustainability communication campaigns; and •Other related duties, as required.
Communication: -Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; -Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; -Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; -Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience; -Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Planning & Organizing: -Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; -Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; -Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; -Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; -Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; -Uses time efficiently.
Technological Awareness: -Keeps abreast of available technology; -Understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office; -Actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; -Shows willingness to learn new technology.
To qualify for an internship by the United Nations Headquarters Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met: 1. Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:(1) Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (2) Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent); or (3) Have graduated with a university degree as defined in (1) and (2) above and, if selected, must commence the internship within one year period of graduation. 2. Applicants must be computer literate in standard software applications, including MS Suite (Word, Power Point, Excel). 3. Applicants must have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations. 4. Applicants must have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which includes willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the programme.
Fluency in one of the working languages of the UN Secretariat, English or French, (both oral and written) is required; knowledge of the other is desirable. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage
Potential candidates will be contacted by Hiring Manager directly for further consideration.
A completed application (Cover Note and Personal History Profile) is required. The Cover Note must include: Title of degree you are currently pursuing; Graduation date (when you will be graduating from the programme); List of the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in; List of your top three areas of interest/departments preferences; Explanation of why you are the best candidate for that specific department(s); Explanation of your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme. In your Personal History Profile, be sure to include all past work experiences and three references. Due to a high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.
According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity, including but not limited to, respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to, whether they have committed or are alleged to have committed criminal offences or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.
Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the At-a-Glance on "The Application Process" and the Instructional Manual for the Applicants, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.
The screening and evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications, including but not limited to, their education, work experience, and language skills, according to the instructions provided on inspira. Applicants will be disqualified from consideration if they do not demonstrate in their application that they meet the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations. Applicants are solely responsible for providing complete and accurate information at the time of application: no amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to a reference-checking process to verify the information provided in the application.
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