Last Call for UNEP Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) Internship for Web Design & IT

Attention to students and graduates seeking internships with a focus on the intersection of web design, IT, and environmental affairs: A unique opportunity has emerged within the UNEP Finance Initiative. Don’t miss out on this potentially life-changing chance. Apply now for the UNEP Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) Internship for Web Design & IT.

Background About UNEP-Finance Initiative:

UNEP-Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) is a collaborative partnership between the United Nations Environment Programme and the global financial sector. Established after the 1992 Earth Summit, its mission is to promote sustainable finance. Over 450 financial institutions, including banks, insurers, and investors, participate, collectively addressing current environmental, social, and governance challenges. UNEP FI engages with the UN Environment to understand the relevance of these challenges to finance and actively encourages participation in addressing them. The initiative also emphasizes policy work, promoting dialogues at the national level and international financial sector involvement in processes like global climate negotiations.

Background About the Internship Programme:

The intern will be an integral part of the Human Resources team at the UNEP FI Secretariat. Their main responsibilities involve supporting the Administrative Team in various HR-related tasks. This includes promoting best practices, implementing creative solutions, and enhancing information exchange through the Online ‘Administrative Hub.’ The intern will focus on HR issues related to consultants, interns, individual contractors, and staff.

The role encompasses designing and maintaining communication channels using the Admin Hub Web Platform. This involves creating “Welcome Packages” and regular communication briefs to facilitate effective interaction within the broader team. The intern will play a crucial role in streamlining communication and maintaining a cohesive work environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Video Editing and Graphic Design:
   • Work on video editing tasks.
   • Provide assistance in graphic design, ensuring high-quality digital and print content.
2. HR-Related Content Editing: Assist with the editing and design of Human Resources content, covering web, digital, and other targeted communications.
3. Webinar and Training Support: Contribute to the graphic design of webinars and training materials related to HR and travel issues.
4. Tool Rollout and Guidelines Development:
   • Assist with the rollout of new tools.
   • Contribute to the development of best practice guidelines within the HR domain.

Competencies:

1. Communication:
   • Clearly and effectively communicate through spoken and written means.
   • Interpret messages accurately and respond appropriately.
   • Ask questions for clarification and engage in two-way communication.
   • Tailor language, tone, style, and format to match the audience.
2. Teamwork:
   • Collaborate effectively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals.
   • Value others’ ideas and expertise, seeking input genuinely.
   • Learn from others and place the team agenda before personal interests.
   • Support and align with final group decisions, even if they differ from personal views.
3. Client Orientation:
   • Consider all stakeholders as “clients” and understand their perspectives.
   • Establish and maintain productive partnerships, gaining trust and respect.
   • Identify clients’ needs and propose suitable solutions.
   • Monitor developments to stay informed and anticipate potential issues.

Eligibility Criteria:

Education: Applicants must, at the time of application, meet one of the following requirements:

• Be enrolled in a graduate school program (second university degree or equivalent, or higher).
• Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (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.

Final year undergraduate or master’s degree students in graphic arts, design, IT, or a related field, or those with equivalent professional experience, are eligible to apply.

Experience: Applicants are not required to have professional work experience, but a field of study closely related to the internship is necessary. Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s, or Ph.D. program or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. program.

Languages: Fluency in oral and written English is required, and knowledge of another UN language is desirable.