25 oct
United Nations
Santiago
The Sustainable Development and Human Settlements Division contributes to the evaluation of progress in public policies, instruments and institutions, with a view to promoting more inclusive economic activity with a smaller environmental footprint in the Latin American and Caribbean countries. The Policies for Sustainable Development Unit hosts the Secretariat of the Regional Agreement on Access to Information, Public Participation and Justice in
**Responsibilities**:
Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual’s background; the intern’s assigned office as well as the internship period. The internship will specifically support the Principle 10 Observatory on access rights to information,
participation and justice in environmental matters in Latin America and the Caribbean. The Observatory is a clearinghouse to strengthen capacity-building and cooperation in the framework of the Escazú Agreement regional process.
Daily duties include:
- Assisting in management, development and updating the Observatory;
- Carrying out extensive research on environmental laws, regulations, plans, programmes and policies of the 33 countries of Latin America and the Caribbean;
- Collecting and documenting data, producing and reviewing content for the Observatory including summaries, synthesis notes and other documents for public use;
- Analyzing current trends and situation analysis in specific countries/sectors and layout of outputs in different formats;
- Staying abreast of Principle 10-related developments in the region through media, academia, official documentations and other sources;
- Perform other related duties, as required.
Competencies
- 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 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.
Education
To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met:
(a) Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or,
(b) Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent).
Work Experience
For this internship, experience in environmental law and legal research is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in English and Spanish is required. Knowledge of another UN official language would be an asset.
NOTE:
"Fluency" equals a rating of ''fluent'' in all four areas (speak, read, write, and understand) and ¨knowledge of¨ equals a rating of ''confident'' in two of the four areas.
Assessment
Special Notice
The internship is UNPAID. All costs of travel and accommodation, including living expenses, must be covered by the intern or any relevant sponsoring institution.
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