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Organization: UNDP – United Nations Development Programme
Country: Namibia
City: Windhoek
Office: UNDP in Windhoek, Namibia
Closing date: Tuesday, 6 September 2022
Agency: UNDP
Title: Climate Change Mitigation Interns
Job ID: 42133
Practice Area – Job Family: Environment and Energy
Vacancy End Date: (Midnight New York, USA) 06/09/2022
Duty Station: Windhoek, Namibia
Education & Work Experience: G-Bachelor’s Level Degree – 0 year(s) experience
Languages: Required: Desired: Grade
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Vacancy Type: Internship
Posting Type: External
Bureau: Africa
Contract Duration: 6 Months
Eligible to Namibian Nationals Only
Background
The SEMER component of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is looking for two upcoming young professionals (national) to serve in the capacity of UNDP Interns for a six-months period. The interns are expected to be fully committed and passionate about the wise utilization, protection and sustainable management of Namibia’s environment, considering the global, regional and national environmental challenges. Overall, they should aspire to contribute to Namibia’s long-term economic progression, social transformation, environmental sustainability and good governance.
UNDP is the UN’s global development network, advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience, and resources to help people build a better life. We are on the ground in 177 countries, working with them on their own solutions to global and national development challenges.
In Namibia, we support the Government of Namibia (GRN) to identifying key challenges in meeting its Vision 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by improving capacities at the national, regional and local levels.
To accelerate structural transformations for sustainable development our programming priorities, the UNDP Namibia Country Office has organized its programmatic activity into three portfolios: Sustainable, Inclusive and Green Growth (SIGG); Governance, Inclusive Institutions and Civic Engagement (GRICE) and Sustainable Environmental Management and Enhanced Resilience to Shocks and Crises (SEMER) Portfolio. The SEMER portfolio can broadly be divided into three overlapping areas of work: (a) Climate Change (mitigation including renewable energy solutions, adaptation and reporting to UNFCCC); (b) International Waters (marine and freshwater) and (c) Natural Resource Management (sustainable land-use; human-wildlife interaction; sustainable mining, waste management).
Under the Climate Change Mitigation output, the SEMER Portfolio is currently supporting the following projects: (1)Namibia’s First Biennial Transparency Report (BTR1) and Fifth National Communication (NC5) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC); (2) Enhancing Namibia’s capacity to establish a comprehensive Transparency Framework for Measurement, Reporting and Verification (MRV) of climate actions and reporting on NDC implementation under the Paris Agreement (CBIT), (3) Promotion of carbon markets in Namibia for an enhanced implementation of the nationally determined contributions (NDC) towards net-zero emissions and climate-resilient development, in response to the climate emergency and (4) Amplifying ambition under the Climate Promise – from pledge to action to support the implementation of Namibia’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDCS). In addition, the portfolio was worked on Enabling the provision of sustainable low-carbon energy services to public health facilities in Sub-Saharan Africa (Solar for Health Programme) which currently fall under the SIGG Portfolio;
In this context, the UNDP Namibia CO is seeking for Climate Change Mitigation Interns to support the SEMER Portfolio.
Under the overall guidance of the Programme Specialist, the interns ensure effective delivery of the CO programme by entering and managing data and supporting the portfolio implementation consistent with UNDP rules and regulations, focusing on the various corporate tools. In addition, the Intern will be interacting with and working in collaboration with entire UNDP Programme and Operation Teams, and other UN Agencies in Namibia
The interns will support various climate change mitigation-related projects within the Programme Unit. The interns work in close collaboration with the operations, programme and projects staff in the UNDP CO and UNDP Regional Service Centre for Africa (RSCA) and Headquarters (HQs) as required for resolving complex project management and exchange of information.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under direct supervision of the Programme Specialist – SEMER, the Interns will carry out the following primary responsibilities:
Research
Aid with researching and analyzing key development trends in Namibia.
Support research and development of energy and environmental initiatives;
Support research and development for environmental financing strategies esp. on climate financing, renewable energy, and SDGs 13, 14 and 15.
Conduct timely desk top research, analysis, and organizational publication on energy and environment.
Research and Report Writing
Monitor and keep abreast of developments (socio-economic, population dynamics, trends, etc.) and broad issues related to environmental management in Namibia, and their linkages to development processes in Namibia (using articles, newspapers, and other media sources).
Draft human development interest stories in the areas of work that are supported by or with UNDP’ resources.
Stakeholder Engagement
Maintain regular communication with key internal (UN) and external stakeholders (covering the public, academia, thin tanks, civil society, and private sector) in the environment, social and economic sectors; and
Ensure exchange of information on planned and on-going activities.
Establish, build relationship with NGOs, CBOs, Academia, government, and development partners active in the fields of energy and environment and development financing.
Support resource mobilization and pipeline development
Learn and grow on the project management requirements.
Provide support to the initiation of new innovative programmes and projects.
Provide administrative and logistical support to the SEMER portfolio
Provide support with the electronic filing system for administrative and operational management of environmental interventions information.
Organize workshops, provide administrative and logistical support.
Participate in meetings and workshops and prepare reports (minutes, concept notes, issue papers, and proposals).
Competencies
Innovation
Ability to make new and useful ideas work- Assesses work with critical eye
Leadership
Ability to persuade others to follow-Takes responsibility for and ensures high quality of own work
People Management
Ability to improve performance and satisfaction-Understands personal and team roles, responsibilities and objectives
Communication
Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform-Reliably and consistently listens and interprets information and instruction correctly
Delivery
Ability to get things done while exercising good judgement-Meets goals and timelines for team deliverables
Technical
Climate Change Mitigation-Knowledge of climate change mitigation concepts and the ability to apply to strategic and/or practical situations
Climate-Friendly Technologies-Knowledge of climate-friendly technologies and ability to apply to strategic and/or practical situations
Sustainable and Renewable Energy Options-Knowledge of sustainable consumption and production patterns and ability to apply to strategic and/or practical situations
Global Environmental Governance-Knowledge conventions and MEAs (such as UNFCCC and the Paris Agreement) and the ability to apply to strategic and/or practical situations
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)-Knowledge of the Sustainable Development Goals and the ability to apply to strategic and/or practical situations
Poverty and Human Development-Knowledge of poverty, human development and inclusive and sustainable growth issues and the ability to apply to strategic and/or practical situations
Report Writing-Ability to prepare quality reports
Corporate Competencies:
Demonstrates commitment to UNDP’s mission, vision and values.
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
Functional Competencies:
Knowledge Management and Learning
Shares knowledge and experience
Actively works towards continuing personal learning, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills
Leadership and Self-Management
Focuses on result for the client and responds positively to feedback
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure
Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities
Required Skills and Experience
Criteria for Selection
In addition to the Education, prospective Intern Applicants must fulfill and meet the following first five criteria:Recent BA or MA graduates (not have graduated earlier than 1 year ago) or registered MA students majoring in either environmental studies, water resource management, climate change or any other international development related field/s;
Excellent academic performance (attach a copy of your most recent/latest grading report with your application) or Thesis topic;
Outstanding performance on practical or applied assignment/s or most relevant Thesis topic;
Fluent in written and spoken English with excellent communication skills;
A reference and or supporting letter from one of your University Professors or holiday working experiences); in addition;
Graduates with a keen interest or focus on development/environmental financing, nature-based solutions, climate change adaptation and resilience, renewable energy will get preferences; and
Advanced Graduates who are pursuing MA in the field of environmental economics, development financing or climate financing will get preferences.
Education
Student currently enrolled in a Master’s degree in environmental studies or any other international development related field/s;
Student who has attained Bachelors in the above-mentioned fields in October 2021 and after (not have graduated earlier than 1 year ago).
Language: Fluency in oral and written English. Working knowledge of another local and or UN language is an asset
Internship Conditions
UNDP will provide a stipend in the amount of N$3,588.56 monthly in accordance with the provisions of the UNDP Internship policy. All expenses connected with the internship will be borne by the intern or her/his sponsoring entity.
UNDP accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness or death incurred during the internship;
Interns are responsible for obtaining necessary visas and arranging travel to and from the duty station where the internship will be performed;
Interns are not eligible to apply for, or be appointed to, any post in UNDP during the period of the internship;
Interns must provide proof of enrolment in health insurance plan;
Interns are not staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity;
Interns are expected to work full time, but flexibility is allowed for education programmes;Interns need to obtain financing for subsistence and make own arrangements for internship, travel, visa, accommodation, etc.
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