UNDP Jobs - 75035- Internship Assignment, Towards Carbon Neutral Tour

Internship Assignment, Towards Carbon Neutral Tourism

Location :

Podgorica, MONTENEGRO

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

01-Nov-2017

Application Deadline :

16-Oct-17 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

3 months, with possible extension

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

1 November 2017 - 31 January 2018, with possible extension for additional 3 months

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

Purpose of Internship Programme:

Provide a framework by which students from diverse academic backgrounds may be assigned to UNDP Montenegro, where their educational experience can be enhanced through practical work assignments;
Expose them to an international environment;
Expose them to the work of UNDP and UN in Montenegro with an objective of deepening their knowledge and understanding of UN’s goals, principles and activities; and
Provide UNDP with the assistance of qualified students specialized in various professional fields;
Internships will allow successful candidates to have an opportunity to work in a multi-cultural international organization
Interns are not financially remunerated by UNDP.

Towards Carbon Neutral Tourism in Montenegro, project financed by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) is dedicated to promoting carbon neutral tourism development through fostering sustainability and encouraging innovation in business. The approach engages partners from industry, government and other broader community and will identify and prioritize innovation opportunities, by explaining interrelationships of tourism and climate change from a mitigation perspective.

The project is dedicated to promoting carbon neutral tourism development through fostering sustainability and encouraging innovation in business. The approach engages partners from industry, government and other broader community and will identify and prioritize innovation opportunities, by explaining interrelationships of tourism and climate change from a mitigation perspective.

Carbon neutral tourism is a newly developing branch of tourism, appealing to those tourists seeking to minimize the carbon footprint of their travel. Because of its diverse geography - mountains, coastlines, lowlands, rivers and lakes - Montenegro could immensely benefit from this emerging trend. Promoting the country’s transition towards carbon neutral travel & tourism thus enhancing Montenegro’s green reputation on the global market.

A blend of traditional and new media outlets are being used as a powerful tool for public awareness-raising concerning tourism and environment. The Project needs an effective online and (social) media marketing that will help to promote a country’s contemporary tourism appeal within a changing and highly competitive global market.

Duties and Responsibilities

Intern will provide support to the Project "Towards Carbon Neutral Tourism" in day-to-day activities related to increasing awareness and visibility of the project through innovation and new media. Under the guidance and overall supervision of the Programme Manager and Project Coordinators, the Intern will be expected to carry out the following core responsibilities:

Active participation and creative inputs in creation of different Project’s communication products and materials for conferences, forums and other events;
Development and posting creative contents of the Project’s web page and its social media profiles;
Contribute to online engagement activities helping create online community of fans that spreads the word about the Project;
Deploying various social media instruments to disseminate messages about the Project;
Prepare infographics, stories and blogs from events and project milestones.

The assignment will be home based, with regular meetings with the Project team.

Competencies

Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
Understands the mandate of the UN System in the country;
Ability to think strategically, learn fast, express ideas clearly and concisely;
Ability to search, select, analyse and prepare user friendly information;
Ability to demonstrate self-confidence and sensitivity to gender and cultural diversity;
Excellent inter-personal and communication skills;
Excellent organizational skills with developed attention to details;
Ability to work independently and in a team.

Required Skills and Experience

Student or recent graduate of Arts, Communications, Social or Technical Sciences (only current students or graduates who can start the internship within one-year of graduation will be taken into consideration);
Knowledge in creating infographics, developing and posting web contents, writing stories and using social media;
Excellent computer skills, proven skills related to posting contents on web sites; (WordPress or similar programs) and social media;
Excellent knowledge of local and English language, written and spoken.

Application procedure:

Interested applicants are requested to submit their applications by October 16, 2017 by using the Apply now button. The application should contain CV and a letter from the university confirming current enrollment and graduation date. Please note that UNDP jobsite system allows only one uploading of application document, so please make sure that you merge all your documents into a single file.