UNEP is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development with the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. This internship is located in the Pretoria office and reports to the head of office, of the subregional office in South Africa.
Qualifications/ Special Skills
Applicants must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:
- 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 programme (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent);
- Have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation.
Applicants must be pursuing qualifications in an area of study that can significantly contribute to the responsibilities outlined and overall work of UNEP South Africa Office including:
- Be computer literate in standard software applications;
- Possess good report writing skills;
- Demonstrate good organizational and pleasant interpersonal skills;
- Demonstrate interest in issues related to environmental sustainability;
- Experience communication and outreach a plus;
- Have 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;
- Have a keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter.
- Studies in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Policy, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resource Management, International Relations or any other relevant field.
