UNEP Health Intern Job

Health Intern Job, Current Internships In Kenya,

Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the One Health Team coordinator:

  • Assist the OH Team in organizing the Quadripartite Annual Executive Meeting, including preparing documents and managing logistics;
  • Develop key communications materials in print, online, and for social media;
  • Support the OH Team in drafting technical documents;
  • Assist in the preparation of workshops, meetings, and other events to take place in Nairobi and other countries to achieve programmatic results;
  • Communicate with partners, consultants, implementers, etc. on programmatic activities to support programmatic results;
  • Undertake targeted desktop research to compile background information, facts, data, and other pieces to inform technical inputs including and in particular on linkages between Antimicrobial resistance (AMR), climate change, and health;
  • Assist in tracking key policy developments;
  • Undertake other tasks as required and by the intern’s interests and experience.

Qualifications

Applicants must, at the time of application, meet one of the following requirements:

  • Master’s Degree or currently enrolled in a Master’s Programme;
  • Background in health sciences, One Health policy, development studies, or other related field;
  • Demonstrated interest and experience in issues related to One Health (experience in One Health highly desirable) and sustainable development required.
  • 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.

Work Experience

  • No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advanced course work, or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.

Languages

  • English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another United Nations official language is an advantage.

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