Emplois au PNUD - 55160- COMDEKS Intern

COMDEKS Intern

Lieu :

Home-based

Type de contrat :

Internship

Date de commencement :

04-May-2015

Date limite de candidature :

17-Apr-15 (Minuit New York, États-Unis)

Niveau du poste :

Intern

Durée du contrat initial

3 months

Langues requises :

Anglais

Durée prévue de la mission :

possibility for extension of up to 6 months

Le PNUD s’engage à recruter un personnel divers en termes de genre, de nationalité et de culture. Nous encourageons de même les personnes issues des minorités ethniques, des communautés autochtones ou handicapées à postuler. Toutes les candidatures seront traitées dans la plus stricte confidentialité. Le PNUD ne tolère pas l’exploitation et / ou les atteintes sexuelles, ni aucune forme de harcèlement, y compris le harcèlement sexuel, et / ou toutes formes de discrimination. Tous/tes les candidats/tes selectectionnes /ées devront ainsi se soumettre à de rigoureuses vérifications relatives aux références fournies ainsi qu’à leurs antécédents.

Historique

Launched in 2011, the Community Development and Knowledge Management for the Satoyama Initiative Programme (COMDEKS) is the flagship project of the International Partnership for the Satoyama Initiative, which aims to conserve sustainable human-influenced natural environments (Socio-Ecological Production Landscapes and Seascapes; SEPLS) through broader global recognition of their value. The partnership, IPSI, comprises organizations committed to support SEPLS for the benefit of biodiversity and human well-being through the implementation of their respective activities.

The five-year global programme is implemented by UNDP, in partnership with the Ministry of the Environment of Japan (MOEJ), the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (SCBD), and the United Nations University – Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability (UNU-IAS). The project, which works through UNDP’s Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme (SGP), provides small grants directly to local community organizations, with a contribution of US$10 million from the Japan Biodiversity Fund, established within the CBD Secretariat.

COMDEKS has been designed to support local community activities to maintain and rebuild socio-ecological production landscapes and seascapes (SEPLS), and to collect and disseminate knowledge and experiences from successful on the ground actions for replication and up-scaling in other parts of the word. The project aims to develop sound biodiversity management and sustainable livelihood activities with local communities, contributing to the achievement of the objectives of the Convention on Biological Diversity and the implementation of the Aichi targets adopted by the tenth meeting of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity Conference of the Parties (CBD COP 10, October 2010).

COMDEKS is currently implemented in 20 countries: Bhutan, Brazil, Cambodia, Cameroon, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Fiji, Ghana, Kyrgyzstan, India, Indonesia, Malawi, Mongolia, Namibia, Nepal, Niger, Slovakia and Turkey.

Devoirs et responsabilités

The Intern will primarily be involved in the content building of the COMDEKS website and development of various knowledge products related to the COMDEKS Project. S/he will report directly to the COMDEKS Project Manager, the main tasks of the Intern include the following:

Assist with development of various knowledge products for the COMDEKS Programme, including but not limited to Newsletters, Country Programme Factsheets and Project Briefs for community-based projects;
Support with case study development from baseline assessments and community consultations in COMDEKS participating countries;
Maintain, add, and update content to the COMDEKS website and promote its use and implementation, particularly the stimulation of exchange of information and experiences within and among the various user groups;
Conduct research on community-based related themes; including biodiversity-friendly farming systems and resource use management practices at the local level aimed at maintaining and enhancing the resilience of socio-ecological production landscapes;
Assist with social media outreach and information dissemination-related activities;
Other tasks as agreed beforehand with the supervisor.

Institutional Arrangements

Interns’ Expenses

Interns are not financially remunerated by UNDP. All costs connected with an intern's participation in the Programme must be borne by:

The nominating institution, related institution or government, which may provide the required financial assistance to its students; or
The student, who will have to obtain financing for subsistence and make his/her own arrangements for travel (including to and from the office), visas, accommodation, etc.

Insurance

UNDP accepts no responsibility for the medical and life insurance of the intern or costs arising from accidents and illness incurred during an internship. As interns are not covered under any insurance, including MAIP, they should not travel to hazardous locations in the course of their internship with UNDP.

Applicants for internship must show proof of valid medical and life/accident insurance for the duty station for which they will work. It must include adequate coverage in the event of an injury or illness during the internship which requires transportation to the Home Country or Country of Residence for further treatment; or results in death and requires preparation and return of the remains to the Home Country, or Country of Residence.

Subsequent Employment

The purpose of the Internship Programme is not to lead to further employment with UNDP but to complement an intern’s studies. Therefore, there should be no expectation of employment at the end of an internship. Should an offer of employment be envisaged, a 3-month break, from the end of the internship, must be respected. Interns cannot apply for posts during the period of internship.

Compétences

Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN's values and ethical standards;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Treats all people fairly without favouritism;
Results driven, able to meet targets/deadlines;
Strong organizational, reporting and writing abilities;
Strong communication and research skills;
Capacity to plan, prioritize and deliver tasks on time;
Openness to change and ability to receive/integrate feedback.

Qualifications et expériences requises

Education

Current enrollment in a graduate-level degree programme in environmental studies or related fields.

Experience

Excellent computer literacy skills;
Experience with MS Publisher;
Ability to write leaflets, brochures, newsletters, as needed;
Good knowledge of biodiversity, land degradation, climate change and development.

Language

Written and spoken proficiency in English;
Written and spoken proficiency in French or Spanish an advantage.

In case an applicant is successfully selected, s/he will be requested to provide electronic versions of:

A copy of his/her most recent resume or curriculum vitae;
A duly completed “UNDP internship application form” (to be provided upon selection);
A letter from his/her University confirming current enrollment and graduation date;
A copy of his/her school transcript;
Copy of his/her insurance coverage;
A Medical Certificate of Good Health;
A letter of endorsement from a senior faculty member who has directly supervised her/him in the recent past and who is fully acquainted with her/his performance; and
A brief paper setting out the reasons why s/he is seeking an internship with UNDP and what is expected from the experience.

Please only apply if you know that you can have the above documentation available within one week after selection.

Third-party claims
UNDP is not responsible for any claims by any parties where the loss of or damage to their property, death or personal injury was caused by the actions or omission of action by the interns during their internship.