Responsibilities
The intern will support the work of the solid waste team, including its different programmes, such as Waste Wise Cities and African Clean Cities Platform.
The responsibilities encompass research, collaboration with stakeholders, communication and documentation, capacity building, monitoring, and administrative support. And further
Support projects’ implementation under Waste Wise Cities and African Clean Cities Platform
Organize webinars on solid waste management topics
Review the online course and formulate a strategy for engagement with users
Formulate and implement a strategy to engage new member cities and affiliates under Waste Wise Cities and African Clean Cities Platform
Support regular communication with member cities and affiliates of Waste Wise Cities and African Clean Cities Platform
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
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 program (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent),
Have graduated with Bachelor’s degree, Masters, PhD or equivalent. Be computer literate in standard software applications (Microsoft Office Suite).
Have demonstrated a keen interest in the work of the United Nations and 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 includes a willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
Preferred areas of study: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, urban development, management and administration, or other social sciences.
Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience.
However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required.
Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Ph.D. Programme. Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage.
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