Work Location

Abu Dhabi

Expected duration

3 to 6 Months

Duties and Responsibilities

Organizational setting and reporting The United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. The Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) aims to conserve terrestrial, aquatic and avian migratory species throughout their range. It is an intergovernmental treaty, concluded under the aegis of the UN Environment, concerned with the conservation of wildlife and habitats on a global scale. The Convention maintains close institutional and programmatic linkages with its instruments, even with those agreements that are legally independent. CMS and its agreements are often collectively referred to as the “CMS Family”. The Memorandum of Understanding on the Conservation of Migratory Birds of Prey in Africa and Eurasia (Raptors MOU) is an agreement established under CMS covering 94 species of migratory raptors in Africa and Eurasia. The Coordinating Unit of the Raptors MOU, which is located in the CMS Office – Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates), is seeking one or more interns to support its activities. This internship is located in the CMS Office – Abu Dhabi (part of the UN Environment/CMS Secretariat) at the Abu Dhabi duty station, United Arab Emirates. The internship is UNPAID. Interns work five days per week (37.5 hours). The interns will assist the Coordinating Unit of the Raptors MOU in the management and implementation of a wide spectrum of avian-related activities. The interns will support a selected number of activities out of the following, depending on their personal backgrounds, professional interests and on the actual internship period. The internship is for a minimum of three (3) months and a maximum of up to six (6) months. Responsibilities Under the direct supervision of the Head of the Coordination Unit who will be supported by the Associate Programme Management Officer, the intern-s- will be contributing to the delivery of specific tasks in the Coordinating Unit Work Plan. The specific tasks will require the ability to contribute to the development, distribution and analysis of questionnaires, conduct and summarize bibliographic research on conservation methodologies and practices, prepare factsheets to be published on the Raptors MOU website and other tasks. Each intern is expected to have the following competencies: Planning and 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. 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 Teamwork • Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals • Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others • Places team agenda before personal agenda • Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position • Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings

Qualifications/special skills

Applicants must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements: a) Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher) or b) Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (Minimum Bachelor´s level or equivalent), or c) Have graduated with a university degree. Candidates with the following areas of study will be given preference: biology, ecology, zoology, environmental science, geography, international law, international relations, or data analytics. AND • Be computer literate in standard software applications. • Have a keen interest in working on wildlife conservation matters • Have demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations • Have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter. • Have a 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 demonstrated ability to work independently and produce high quality written outputs.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of French or Arabic would be an advantage.

Additional Information

Not available.

Intern Specific text

Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.