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Intern – Sustainable Development / CSW68 Advertised on behalf of ... Location : New York, United States Application Deadline : 30-Jun-23 (Midnight New York, USA) Time left : 12d 19h 53m Type of Contract : Internship Post Level : Intern Languages Required : English Starting Date : (date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 02-Oct-2023 Duration of Initial Contract : 6 months Expected Duration of Assignment : 6 months UNDP Intern – Sustainable Development / CSW68

Advertised on behalf of ...

Location :
New York, United States

Application Deadline :
30-Jun-23 (Midnight New York, USA)

Time left :
12d 19h 53m

Type of Contract :
Internship

Post Level :
Intern

Languages Required :

English

Starting Date :

(date when the selected candidate is expected to start)
02-Oct-2023

Duration of Initial Contract :
6 months

Expected Duration of Assignment :
6 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

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.

The Policy, Programme and Intergovernmental Division (PPID) develops and implements UN Women’s programme of work across its normative, coordination, and operational triple mandate and provides policy advice, guidance and technical support to intergovernmental processes, the UN system, and UN Women regional and country offices, among other partners and stakeholders. The Division is organized in thematic sections, which undertake policy research; analyse data on country, regional and global trends; and propose evidence-based options for global policy, norms and standards as well as for UN Women’s policy advocacy and global programme strategies.

Economic empowerment is one of the priority areas of UN Women. UN Women works with governments and partners to promote women’s economic empowerment and increase their access to economic opportunities and outcomes, especially for those who are most excluded. The Sustainable Development team in Economic Empowerment is undertaking a signature initiative on women's climate action and green/blue economies and is responsible for substantive preparations for the review theme that will be considered in the sixty-eighth session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68), which will take place in March 2024. CSW is the principle global intergovernmental body exclusively dedicated to the promotion of gender equality and the empowerment of women. The review theme for CSW68 will be Social protection systems, access to public services and sustainable infrastructure for gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls (agreed conclusions of the sixty-third session).

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Policy Specialist – Sustainable Development, the intern shall perform the following assignments, which may vary in accordance with the priorities of the Section:
• Support the development of policy briefs, guidance notes, and research papers on sustainable development and women’s climate action and green/blue economies;
• Conduct bibliographical searches and literature reviews on relevant issues pertaining to the sustainable development portfolio;
• Support in the preparations leading to the CSW68, including in the organization of interactive dialogues, expert panels and side events;
• Provide general support to the Economic Empowerment Section, as needed.

Learning objectives
• Increased understanding of intergovernmental processes and negotiations related to the Commission of the Status of Women;
• Increased understanding of UN Women’s mandate and internal processes;
• Increased knowledge about the Sustainable Development Goals and the 2030 Agenda;
• Increased knowledge of women’s climate action and green/blue economies;
• Experience of being a team member in a multicultural setting.

Competencies

Core Values:
• Respect for Diversity
• Integrity
• Professionalism

Core Competencies:
• Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues
• Accountability
• Creative Problem Solving
• Effective Communication
• Inclusive Collaboration
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Leading by Example

Please visit this link for more information on UN Women’s Core Values and Competencies:

Functional Competencies:
• Strong knowledge of gender equality, women's rights, sustainable development (including climate change and environmental issues);
• Ability to think logically and work with great attention to detail;
• Skilled in researching/conducting literature reviews;
• Ability to write well, clearly and concisely;
• Ability to work harmoniously with staff members of different national and cultural backgrounds;
• Strong knowledge of virtual meeting software (Zoom, Teams, etc.); and
• Excellent skills in using Microsoft Office package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Required Skills and Experience

Education:
• University studies in one of the following disciplines: gender/women's studies, human rights, economics, international development, environmental studies or other relevant subject is required.
• Meet one of the following:
• a) Be enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme (such as a master’s programme, or higher);
• b) Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (such as bachelor’s degree or equivalent);
• c) Be enrolled in a mandatory national service programme of which the internship may form a part;
• d) Have recently graduated with a university degree (as defined in (a) and (b) above) and, if selected, must start the internship within two-years of graduation.

Language:
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) in English are required;
• Working knowledge of another UN language is an advantage.

Renumeration:

Interns who are not in receipt of financial support from other sources such as universities or other institutions will receive a stipend from UN Women to partially subsidize their basic living costs for the duration of the internship.

Application Information:
• All applicants must submit a completed and signed P.11 form with their application.
• Due to the high volume of applications received, UN Women can ONLY contact successful candidates.
• The successful candidate will be required to provide proof of enrollment in a valid health insurance plan at the duty station of the internship, proof of school enrollment or degree, a scanned copy of their passport/national ID and a copy of a valid visa (as applicable). This internship may be full-time or part-time over the six-month period, to be determined in consultation with the successful candidate.

Note:

In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women's empowerment.

At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need.

If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application.

UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women’s policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. (Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check
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Overview Join one of the most influential, most quoted and most trusted think tanks... The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, DC. Our mission is to conduct in-depth research that leads to new ideas for solving problems facing society at the local, national and global level. We bring together leading experts in government and academia from all over the world, rooted in open-minded inquiry and representing Overview

Join one of the most influential, most quoted and most trusted think tanks...

The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, DC. Our mission is to conduct in-depth research that leads to new ideas for solving problems facing society at the local, national and global level.

We bring together leading experts in government and academia from all over the world, rooted in open-minded inquiry and representing diverse points of view, who provide the highest quality research, policy recommendations, and analysis. Research topics cover a full range of public policy issues in economics, foreign policy, development, governance and metropolitan policy.

With fair and transparent business practices, clear communication, mutual respect, and a collaborative atmosphere that offers both professional and personal development opportunities, Brookings offers an inclusive and welcoming workplace that values the efforts of all contributors.

The Global Economy and Development program at Brookings aims to shape the policy debate on how to improve global economic cooperation and fight global poverty and sources of social stress. The program's research agenda is related to policies and trends affecting developing countries including global poverty, universal education, the global middle class, fragile states, globalization, inequality, foreign assistance and development effectiveness.

Position Location: This position is hybrid. Hybrid positions combine regular in-person presence at our Washington, DC office with the option of at least two days of remote work each week.

Vaccine Policy: Brookings requires all staff to submit proof of complete vaccination against COVID-19 to be in Brookings buildings.

Individuals that(i) havea qualifying medical condition that contraindicates a COVID-19 vaccination, or (ii) who object to being vaccinated based on a sincerely held religious belief, may request a reasonable accommodation. Brookings policies on masks and other pandemic mitigation measures will continue to be informed by DC and CDC guidelines.

Responsibilities

Ready to contribute to Brookings success?

The Global Economy and Development ("Global") program at Brookings aims to offer innovative policy solutions and tools to help global, national, and local policymakers build more inclusive and sustainable economic systems that deliver prosperity for all. The Center for Sustainable Development (CSD), housed within Global, generates leading research and practical insights to advance global sustainable development and implement the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within and across all countries. CSD is recruiting a research analyst to work in a new program being developed within CSD on gender and sustainable development. Research analysts support scholars by providing research, writing, data, statistical, and geospatial analysis related to policies and trends pertinent to global sustainable development. Focus areas of research include fiscal policy and finance for gender equality and women's empowerment in the evolving context of COVID recovery, climate change, and conflict prevention and response, in addition to longstanding issues of poverty and economic development; a reinvigorated global and institutional architecture that is fit for purpose to achieve gender equality and women's empowerment, informed by ongoing advances in behavioral science; the intersections between gender equality and the care economy in the climate change discourse, and SDG 5 benchmarking and implementation, among others. As an integral member of the CSD research team, this research analyst will work with the Senior Fellow, the CSD Director, and other Center scholars to perform analysis with limited supervision; deliver high quality outputs in a timely manner; participate in the development, dissemination and presentation of research findings; assist in the organization of meetings and events; and provide administrative assistance as needed. This is a one-year termed appointment, with the potential for renewal. The below allocation of duties describes the average division between tasks. The actual work will vary depending on the particular project needs of the scholars with whom the research analyst may be assigned to work at different junctures.

Research Analysis (75%)
• Conducts empirical research and economic policy analysis on policies and trends related to financing for gender equality; fiscal policies, including taxation and expenditure; institutional approaches to meet SDG5; and the relationship between climate change and care.
• Performs advanced, complex quantitative data analysis of large datasets and trends, including geospatial data, utilizing econometric and other statistical methods.
• Creates and manages large datasets within Stata or R; writes complex code in Stata or R to operationalize analysis methodologies.
• Creates tables, graphs, and other data visualizations that clearly communicate research findings using primarily Stata or R.
• Write high quality drafts of working papers and presentations based on the data work.
• Documents data methodologies in detail for both internal use and publication.
• Conducts literature reviews of material from conferences and seminars, government documents, academic journals and policy publications, institutional databases, and reports.
• Supports with drafting, editing and proof reading of research reports, policy briefs, articles, blogs, and other published materials.

Research Support and Project Coordination (25%)
• Assists with the successful organization and execution of meetings related to the work of the Senior Fellow and possibly other CSD scholars.
• Contributes to grant-writing activities, in coordination with program staff and scholars.
• Corresponds with collaborating researchers in other institutions.
• Works with the program's web site coordinator to maintain strategic oversight of the content of project-specific web pages and publications as needed.

Other administrative duties as assigned.
Qualifications

Ready to make an impact? In this role, you will support Brookings values of collegiality, respect, inclusion, diversity and community, and bring the following qualifications:

Education/Experience Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Economics, Statistics, Global Development, Sustainable Development, International Affairs, Public Policy, or related field required. Master's degree in similar fields strongly preferred. Strong academic record essential, having excelled at econometrics and statistical coursework. Minimum two years of work experience in empirical research and quantitative data analysis, potentially including previous experience working as a research assistant with a professor. Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

Knowledge/Skills Requirements:

Proficiency in Stata required, with experience and confidence in accurately manipulating and analyzing large datasets. Expertise with ArcGIS and R highly desirable. Knowledge of SPSS, LaTeX/LyX, Python, and Matlab a plus. Successful candidate must be detail-oriented with a passion for precision, in addition to the capacity to connect data insights and bring them to a larger conversation. Ideal candidate can build on methods to advance tool sets and techniques. Candidates should also be knowledgeable of, and have keen interest in poverty reduction, global sustainable development, and global economic issues. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills are important for the role. Ability and willingness to organize information, undertake research assignments with minimal supervision, work well under pressure with discretion and mature judgement, collaborate with diverse colleagues, and meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced work environment are all essential. Successful candidates will have a professional demeanor and be comfortable working with high-profile individuals from academia/civil society/government/international organizations.

Additional Information:

What can we offer you? Brookings provides a generous benefit package that is comprehensive and includes both traditional benefits and unique offerings.

Brookings requires that all applicants submit a cover letter and resume. Please attach your cover letter and resume as one document when you apply. Please note: if you have applied to more than one Brookings job opening you should add a position-specific cover letter as a separate attachment.

Successful completion of a background investigation is required for employment at Brookings.

Brookings welcomes and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We welcome applications that reflect a variety of backgrounds based on ideology, race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, first generation college goers, and other factors protected by law. Brookings is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace.
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The Center for Global Development (CGD), an independent, non-partisan research organization in Washington, DC seeks a Program Coordinator for the Sustainable Development Finance (SDF) Program. The SDF research program focuses on six questions: How can the international financial system produce sufficient funding for development? How should it be allocated to help countries meet the SDGs and... confront global challenges, such as climate change and The Center for Global Development (CGD), an independent, non-partisan research organization in Washington, DC seeks a Program Coordinator for the Sustainable Development Finance (SDF) Program. The SDF research program focuses on six questions: How can the international financial system produce sufficient funding for development? How should it be allocated to help countries meet the SDGs and... confront global challenges, such as climate change and pandemics? How can financing most effectively mobilize private capital, safeguard public monies, and keep debt levels sustainable? How can domestic resources be mobilized within developing countries? And how should existing institutions be changed to best cooperate?

This assignment is a chance to play an important role in organizational support for CGD’s research and policy proposals on critical issues in development finance. The Program Coordinator will provide high quality day-to-day support to the Director of the program on a broad array of functions. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong project management, analytical and writing skills. Knowledge of issues related to international development and/or sustainable finance is desired.

Responsibilities:
• Coordinate operational and management tasks of the Sustainable Development Finance Program in collaboration with the Program Director and colleagues based in CGD’s Washington DC and London offices. Responsibilities include organizing and coordinating the SDF team’s workflow; overseeing and monitoring the status of ongoing project deliverables; writing progress reports for funders on research progress and products; assisting in the writing of grant proposals; assisting the outreach and communication strategy; working with the different teams across CGD’s offices; managing consultant and sub-grant contracting processes; tracking program expenditures; supporting budget preparation and monitoring; and preparing grant reports and new funding proposals.
• Plan and organize internal and external meetings, in collaboration with various teams.
• Manage logistics for all aspects of public and private events, roundtables, and workshops.
• Perform other duties as necessary in support of the SDF Program administration.

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications and skills:
• Undergraduate degree in a related field required. Master’s degree is desirable but not required.
• 1-2 years professional experience in international development and/or sustainable development finance is preferred but not required.
• Superb organizational skills and attention to detail is a necessity.
• Ability to advance tasks and projects with hands-off supervision.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously, in a fast-paced environment. An ability to see ahead and think strategically is essential.
• Outstanding communications and writing skills in English.
• Strong MS Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Poise and can-do attitude. Comfort working as an individual, with small groups, and with senior staff. Ability to work on projects spanning different time zones and cultural contexts.

The following qualifications and skills would be a plus:
• Previous experience in project and/or grant management.
• Familiarity with Salesforce.
• Experience and interest in sustainable development finance.

Starting Salary: $52,250

Interested candidates should submit a CV and a cover letter.

We are currently screening applications on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

CGD offers a work environment that is collegial, rewarding, and rich with opportunities for intellectual and professional growth. The compensation package includes generous paid time off, a robust medical, vision and dental benefits with a modest employee contribution, employer retirement contribution, commuter benefits, and much more. Read about CGD's benefits package here.

The organization is working hybrid with all staff required to be in the office two days per week. CGD is registered to employ staff living in DC, Maryland, or Virginia. Candidates must be able to live and work in one of these locations to be considered.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document upon hire. CGD is unable to sponsor work authorization for this position.

CGD/E is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and celebrates fostering a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive work environment. All persons will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, parental status, veteran status, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age or sexual orientation shall have equal access to positions, limited only by their ability to do the job
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Org. Setting and Reporting The United Nations Global Service Centre (UNGSC) provides critical Supply Chain, Geospatial, Information and Telecommunications Technologies services and Training to all Special Political missions, Agencies, Funds and Programmes of the UN system worldwide... This Internship is located in the Platform Support Unit (PSU) of the Infrastructure and Operations Section (IOS) within the Service for Geospatial, Information and Org. Setting and Reporting

The United Nations Global Service Centre (UNGSC) provides critical Supply Chain, Geospatial, Information and Telecommunications Technologies services and Training to all Special Political missions, Agencies, Funds and Programmes of the UN system worldwide...

This Internship is located in the Platform Support Unit (PSU) of the Infrastructure and Operations Section (IOS) within the Service for Geospatial, Information and Telecommunications Technologies (SGITT) at the at UNGSC in Brindisi, Italy and Valencia, Spain.

The Intern reports to and works under the supervision of the Chief, PSU.

Two (2) positions are available, one (1) in Brindisi, Italy and one (1) in Valencia, Spain.

The PSU/Cloud Services internship is for six (6) months for each position. The Intern is required to work on site.

Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Chief PSU or other designated officer, the Intern is will be performing the following duties:

• Contribute to the analysis and design of Cloud Services;
• Supports Staff Team working with Virtualization and Containerization technologies;
• Supports Staff Team working on improving Security of Identity Services;
• Contributes to deployments using Infrastructure as a Code solutions and framework;
• Assists Staff Team in managing and optimizing processes of innovative Public/Private Cloud technologies;
• Contributes to evaluating customer use-cases and recommending the appropriate solutions;
• Contribute to embed sustainability into organizations and services to meet one or more of the sustainable development goals (SDGs).

Competencies

Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Teamwork: works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; being willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Technological awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology. Understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office. Actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks. Shows willingness to learn new technology.

Education

Please note that to qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
• Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or,
• Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent).
The Intern is expected to:
• Have a demonstrated 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 include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
• Have an interest in contributing to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with the use of Information Technology.
• Be computer literate in standard software applications and keen to learn Cloud Technologies.

Work Experience

Languages

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

Assessment

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required.
Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

Special Notice

Potential candidates will be contacted by the hiring manager directly for further consideration.

United Nations Considerations

Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions.

The internship is UNPAID and full-time (i.e. an intern is expected to work five days per week (8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) and there should be no expectation of employment within the UN after an internship.

A completed online application (Cover Note and Personal History Profile) is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
The Cover Note must include:
• Title of degree you are currently pursuing.
• Graduation date (when will you graduate or when did you graduated from the programme);
• List the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in.
• List your top three areas of interest and please explain how your interests, skills and knowledge match either the strategic support or the analytics track.
• Explain why you are the best candidate for this specific internship.
• Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme.

In your cover note, please indicate when you would like to start your internship. Please note that start and end dates are flexible.

In your online Personal History Profile, be sure to include all past work experience, IT skills, and three references.

Due to the high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.

Interns shall not be eligible to apply for or be appointed to any position in the Professional or higher categories or at the FS-6 and FS-7 levels in the Field Service category during the period of the internship and the six months immediately following the expiration date thereof.

Applicants who are children or siblings of a staff member shall not be eligible to apply for an internship at the United Nations. Applicants who are otherwise related to a staff member may be engaged as interns, provided that they are neither assigned to the same work unit as such staff member nor placed under the direct or indirect supervision of such staff member. For purposes of this instruction, "child" means: (a) the child of a staff member; (b) the child of the spouse of a staff member (stepchild); or (c) the son- or daughter-in-law of a staff member. "Sibling" includes a half-sibling or step sibling.

No Fee

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process.

The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

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via Brookings Institution - ICIMS posted_at: 10 days agoschedule_type: Internship
Overview Thinking about a career in public policy? Committed to improving the world we live in? Think Brookings - one of the most influential, most quoted and most trusted think tanks... Interns spend approximately 12 weeks working alongside leading experts in government and academia from all over the world. Brookings also offers students the opportunity to intern in departments such as communications, human resources and central operations management. Overview

Thinking about a career in public policy? Committed to improving the world we live in? Think Brookings - one of the most influential, most quoted and most trusted think tanks...

Interns spend approximately 12 weeks working alongside leading experts in government and academia from all over the world. Brookings also offers students the opportunity to intern in departments such as communications, human resources and central operations management. The mission of the Internship Program is to provide students with a pre-professional learning experience that offers meaningful, practical work experience related to their field of study or career interest. Students engage in career exploration and development as well as learn new skills.

Interns will have the opportunity to attend virtual meetings, think tank events, professional development workshops, and public Brookings events. In addition, interns will have the opportunity to network with other interns throughout the Institution.

This internship is an opportunity for undergraduate students in their junior or senior year and graduate students with an interest in advancing global sustainable development to apply principles and theory learned in the classroom in a professional environment. This internship pays an hourly rate of $17.00, and applicants must be willing to commit to a minimum number of hours per week (no less than 15 hours per week, during regular business hours), with some flexibility around an academic course schedule.

To learn more about Brookings research programs, click here.

Position Location: This is a hybrid opportunity. Hybrid positions combine regular in-person presence at our Washington, DC, office with the option of remote work. Remote work applicants may not work from the following states: Alaska, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Michigan, Oregon, Rhode Island, and Washington.

Vaccine Policy: Brookings requires all staff to submit proof of complete vaccination against COVID-19 to be in Brookings buildings. 

Individuals that (i) have a qualifying medical condition that contraindicates a COVID-19 vaccination, or (ii) who object to being vaccinated based on a sincerely held religious belief, may request a reasonable accommodation.  Brookings policies on masks and other pandemic mitigation measures will continue to be informed by DC and CDC guidelines.

Responsibilities

The Global Economy and Development (“Global”) program at Brookings aims to shape the policy debate to improve global economic cooperation and fight global poverty and sources of social stress. The intern will work within the Center for Sustainable Development (CSD) on the 17 Rooms team, gaining exposure to a broad set of policy topics related to global sustainable development and the sustainable development goals (SDGs), while developing their analytical thinking, organizational, and writing skills. The intern will report to a Senior Project Manager at CSD and will assist with the execution of the 17 Rooms initiative – a convening and problem-solving approach to stimulate cooperative action for the SDGs.

Interns should expect a range of opportunities, broadly defined under the following categories:

General research and writing: The intern will support tasks such as literature review, conducting data searches, quantitative data analysis, database updates, bibliographic support, fact-checking, and contributing to blogs, research briefs, and presentations.

Event Coordination and Administrative Support: During the internship period, there will be virtual meetings and events for which the intern will provide support through drafting invitations, tracking registration, communication with external stakeholders, notetaking, and coordinating travel as required. The intern will also support the team by creating PowerPoints, drafting public remarks, and scheduling meetings.

Qualifications

Education/Knowledge/Skills:

Graduate or undergraduate students completing their junior or senior year in a discipline relevant to sustainable development (e.g., economics, political science, heath science, natural science, climate science, public policy, or related fields). Applicants should have a demonstrated interest in public policy and promoting equity. Candidates with an interest in the Sustainable Development Goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants must have some knowledge of qualitative, quantitative, and/or mixed methods research, and experience in conducting literature searches and review. Strong written and verbal communication skills required. Additionally, applicants should have prior meeting or event coordination experience and a strong attention to detail.

Additional Information:

This internship requires you to be located in the U.S. for the duration of the internship.

Successful completion of a background investigation is required for interning at Brookings.

Brookings requires that all applicants submit a cover letter and resume. Please submit your resume as instructed and add your cover letter as an attachment when you apply. You are required to submit/attach a separate cover letter for each internship application. Your cover letter should highlight your educational experience and skills, along with an explanation of how this internship will contribute to your professional goals. Please address your cover letter to Hiring Manager.

If selected as a finalist for the internship, you will be required to submit two letters of recommendation or provide two professional references.

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The Specialist – Global Sustainability supports the Tiffany & Co. Global Sustainability & Philanthropy Team in all areas related to sustainability data and reporting as well as on various initiatives linked to the company’s social and environmental sustainability work and 2025 Sustainability Goals. The Specialist reports to the Manager – Global Sustainability. RESPONSIBILITIES... Sustainability Metrics & Reporting – 40% • Effectively and The Specialist – Global Sustainability supports the Tiffany & Co. Global Sustainability & Philanthropy Team in all areas related to sustainability data and reporting as well as on various initiatives linked to the company’s social and environmental sustainability work and 2025 Sustainability Goals. The Specialist reports to the Manager – Global Sustainability.

RESPONSIBILITIES...

Sustainability Metrics & Reporting – 40%
• Effectively and accurately collect, analyze and report on audit-ready sustainability metrics, including for time-sensitive requests from the LVMH Group.
• Manage and serve as the administrator of the sustainability software data collection tool (UL cr360 or possibly other system in the future). This includes but is not limited to: maintaining data integrity and system functionality, overseeing system preparations for audit and reporting, proactively identifying opportunities to optimize system performance and incorporate enhanced, streamlined tools for data collection, as well as acting as a key contact for employees to provide training and perform minor troubleshooting on the sustainability software system.
• Drive metrics collection that occurs outside of the sustainability software system.
• Work with Manager to facilitate the metrics assurance process, including supporting the day-to-day relationship with external auditors/reviewers of sustainability data.
• Support the development of Tiffany’s expert-facing sustainability report by serving as an expert on Tiffany’s sustainability metrics and reporting frameworks (Global Reporting Initiative, UN Global Compact, the UN Sustainable Development Goals and others)
• Work with the Manager to answer any reporting requests from the LVMH Group, including but not limited to the quantitative and qualitative data requests for the Group’s annual sustainability report.
• Create compelling, evidence-based written and visual summaries of sustainability performance for both internal and external audiences, including dashboards, scorecards, slide decks and reports.
• Identify and prioritize sustainability ratings and rankings, including stakeholder questionnaires and surveys. Develop and review Tiffany responses to surveys from investors, suppliers, NGOs, and clients, including working with the Manager to align with key internal contributors and reviewers (e.g. Legal, HR).

Sustainability Programs – 40%
• Contribute to various sustainability projects in support of Tiffany’s 2025 Sustainability Goals across the Product, People and Planet pillars depending on current priorities and the needs of the business.
• Advance Tiffany & Co.’s sustainability strategy and programs, across a range of issue areas and processes, including, for example, performing sustainability assessments of material and process innovations to support decision-making of internal partners.
• Perform research on specific sustainability topics or timely issues and provide synthesized content for high-level audiences with actionable insights and recommendations, taking into account the nuances of current practices and positions as well as the needs of the business.
• Collaborate with key departments internally, supporting initiatives and providing Sustainability perspectives and feedback, and partnering effectively.

Industry Knowledge and Research – 15%
• Maintain an up-to date understanding of and expertise in sustainability reporting. Monitor and benchmark reporting trends and changes to reporting frameworks and standards, such as the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), UN Global Compact and others, to provide insights and recommendations on advancing Tiffany’s external reporting practices.
• Monitor reporting and rankings of leading businesses in sustainability, and proactively create concise, actionable briefing materials.
• Perform research and benchmarking on relevant sustainability topics, trends and best practices. Synthesize and clearly communicate findings and recommendations.

Administrative – 5%
• Perform administrative responsibilities, including maintaining well-organized departmental files, processing invoices, and other duties as needed.
• Assist with project coordination including scheduling, task management and meeting planning.

QUALIFICATIONS
• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience, preferably analyzing and reporting on sustainability performance.
• Must be passionate about corporate responsibility / social and environmental sustainability.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Proven analytical and statistical skills. Must be able to identify anomalies, trends and stories from large, complex quantitative and qualitative data sets and distill the information and takeaways for key audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex subject matter in a clear and compelling manner.
• Experience working in database programs, including serving as a system administrator. (experience with UL cr360 a plus)
• Strong organizational skills and extreme attention to detail required.
• Research experience and strong written communication skills.
• Ability to problem-solve and manage multiple priorities effectively and independently in a fast-paced environment with shifting needs.
• Experience being productive in a fast-paced team.
• Demonstrated ability to work at both a very technical and big-picture strategic level.
• Industry knowledge and experience in corporate social responsibility reporting or metrics data collection.
• Expertise with Microsoft Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint).
• Organized, flexible and adaptable to change.
• Ability to work under pressure on competing responsibilities with resilience, discretion and diplomacy.
• Unquestionable integrity and tireless work ethic.

Cover letter strongly preferred upon application

Preferred Qualifications/Secondary Job Requirements
• Strong design aesthetic and ability to use advanced data visualization tools
• Ability to perform advanced business analytics, including advanced Excel skills
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Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located in the Programmes Team of the United Nations Global Compact Office (UNGCO) at Headquarters in New York. The focus of this position covers Human Rights, Labour, and Gender. The incumbent reports to the Senior Programme Officer (Programmes). The United Nations Global Compact is the United Nations' voluntary corporate sustainability initiative in... the areas of human rights, labour, the environment, Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located in the Programmes Team of the United Nations Global Compact Office (UNGCO) at Headquarters in New York. The focus of this position covers Human Rights, Labour, and Gender. The incumbent reports to the Senior Programme Officer (Programmes).

The United Nations Global Compact is the United Nations' voluntary corporate sustainability initiative in... the areas of human rights, labour, the environment, and anti-corruption. It revolves around ten universal principles drawn from four key international instruments in these areas. The Global Compact Office is the United Nations entity responsible for the overall management and coordination of the Global Compact initiative. It pursues two complementary objectives: (1) making the Global Compact and its principles part of business strategy and operations everywhere; and (2) facilitating cooperation among key stakeholders by promoting partnerships and collective action in support of the United Nations (UN), and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).This position is located in the United Nations Global Compact Office in New York, which is the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative that seeks to advance universal principles on human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption through the active engagement of the private sector and civil society.

Responsibilities Within delegated authority, the Programme Officer (Social Sustainability) will be responsible for the following duties:

- Develops, implements and evaluates programmes/projects on human rights, labour, and gender equality at the global level, etc.; monitors and analyzes programme/project development and implementation; reviews relevant documents and reports; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and initiates corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; ensures follow-up actions.

- Performs consulting assignments, in collaboration with the private sector, United Nations, civil society and other key stakeholders, by planning, facilitating workshops, through other interactive sessions and assisting in developing the action plan for Global Compact Local Networks and companies to mainstream gender equality and strengthen respect for the United Nations Global Compacts’ human rights and labour principles.

- Researches, analyzes and presents information gathered from diverse sources.

- Coordinates policy development, including the review and analysis of issues and trends, preparation of evaluations or other research activities and studies on business and human rights, labour rights and gender equality and intersectionality with the Sustainable Development Goals.

- Generates survey initiatives on the uptake of human rights and labour principles and gender dimensions; designs data collection tools; reviews, analyzes and interprets responses, identify problems/issues and prepares conclusions.

- Organizes and prepares written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications on business and human rights and labour topics, gender equality and interlinkages to the 2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development.

- Provides substantive backstopping to consultative and other meetings, conferences on labour related issues, business and human rights including gender equality by proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations, etc.

- Initiates and coordinates outreach activities; conducts training workshops, seminars, etc.; makes presentations to mobilize business to implement the human rights and labour principles, advance decent work for all workers and advance gender equality.

- Facilitate discussions on strategic social sustainability issue areas in strategic meetings.

- Coordinates activities related to budget funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements, etc.) and prepares related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget, etc.).

- Performs other duties as required.

Competencies - Professionalism: Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches related to human rights, labour and gender equality. Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Ability to conduct data collection using various methods. Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases. Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

- Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

- Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Education Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in international affairs, law, economics, political science or a related field. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience - A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in programme/project management in the field of social sustainability, including but not limited to labour, human rights, and gender, or other related area is required.

- Experience collaborating with both public and private sectors on labour, human rights, and gender equality, is required.

- Experience in resource mobilization is desirable.

- Experience in partnership building to advance corporate sustainability issues is desirable.

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 official United Nations language is an advantage.

Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice Appointment or assignment against this position is for an initial period of one year.

The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities.

Education qualification exceeding the specified requirement of this job opening including university degrees and certificates shall not give rise to additional entitlements or benefits, or facilitate a move to the Professional category. The movement of staff members from the General Service and related categories to the Professional category in the United Nations Secretariat is exclusively allowed through the Young Professionals Programme competitive examinations. Only a few staff members pass the competitive examinations. Passing the competitive examinations does not guarantee movement to the Professional category. For further information, please visit https://careers.un.org/lbw/home.aspx?viewtype=GP

Applicants, who successfully go through a competitive recruitment process and are recommended for selection and/or inclusion in the roster of pre-approved candidates for subsequent job openings at the same level and with similar functions, may have their application information and roster status shared with other UN Organizations. Such applicants may be contacted by other UN Organizations for similar job openings, subject to the confirmation of their interest. Placement on the roster is no guarantee of a future selection.

United Nations Considerations According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.

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via Energy Jobline posted_at: 19 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Summary The Director of Sustainability and Climate is a strategic and innovative leader who is passionate about the environment, net zero carbon goals, green energy innovation, and how her/his/their work can drive positive change. The Director will work within the Sustainability group to drive comprehensive strategies to advance our clients’ net-zero goals and enable to progress toward our ESG... initiatives. She/he/they will support several cross-department Summary

The Director of Sustainability and Climate is a strategic and innovative leader who is passionate about the environment, net zero carbon goals, green energy innovation, and how her/his/their work can drive positive change. The Director will work within the Sustainability group to drive comprehensive strategies to advance our clients’ net-zero goals and enable to progress toward our ESG... initiatives. She/he/they will support several cross-department efforts, including writing sustainability-focused materials, grant applications, reports, white papers, and technical documents to ensure that our sustainability message is incorporated in all internal and external communications.

The Director will help to lead stakeholder collaboration with strategic non-governmental organizations as well participate in key industry events, conduct research into new developments, and help to contribute forward-thinking, thought-leadership content to help keep at the forefront of green energy innovations. As a public face for the company, the Director will also speak on behalf of through presentations at company and industry events.

The Director will be contributing to a growing team that believes in curiosity, experimentation, continuous learning, respectful collaboration, inclusion, empathy, resiliency, and fun. Sustainability at is central to the products we sell, and this position will create and deliver tangible data and information that will connect and enhance our ability to sell our products and services on the commercial side of the business. The two key areas that the Director will manage are the supply chain tracking system for products and GHG performance. In addition, the Director will help shape an innovative effort to implement real time carbon emissions performance monitoring for the entire company.

This role reports to the VP of Sustainability and ESG and is a full-time position ideally based in either Boston, MA, Boulder, CO. or in our Paramount facility (Southern California). The Director will be required to be onsite for key meetings, activities, and events and approximately 10 percent travel annually.

Responsibilities

· Management

o Oversee a new materiality assessment that will shape sustainability focus areas based on internal and external feedback.

o Help to design and develop ESG strategies for business operations and partnerships that align with international goals like the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

§ Identify, propose, and implement Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and manage them within core business strategies.

§ Oversee Sustainability related teams at the facility level.

o Supervise contractor projects in sustainability related areas with the strong potential to supervise internal junior staff.

· Sustainability performance

o Responsible for managing and maintaining GHG performance. Components include:

§ Inventory and track emissions reduction targets and strategies.

§ Help to build the customer facing system to provide emissions performance associated with our products’ carbon intensity to external users.

o Evaluate corporate responsibility (CR) initiatives against industry standards and internal metrics; analyze results and develop action plans to ensure the company has a best-in-class sustainability program that includes water conservation, waste reduction and other key strategies.

o Lead long-term execution of sustainability vision, mission, and operating principles, and lead the development of a high-level strategy and plan to support them.

o Manage the execution directly and indirectly for all items in the sustainability strategy and plan, including Environmental, Social and Governance, as well as corporate responsibility and philanthropy.

o Maintain sustainability KPIs and other statistics for company reports, presentations, and proposals relevant to ESG reporting.

· Thought Leadership

o Gain and maintain knowledge of relevant, new and emerging regulations and industry standards. Participate in expert forums, consortia, associations to gain insights on benchmarking and best practices.

o Advance sustainability pilot projects which include managing the high priority project to improve life cycle assessments (LCAs) that will drive down operational carbon intensity.

o Partner with the Government Affairs function to develop policy and lobbying approaches at the Federal and State-level regarding net zero energy for the hardest-to-abate sectors.

o Cultivate relationships within the sustainability community by engaging and running stakeholder working groups on a range of clean energy priority topics to facilitate broader involvement.

o Make recommendations on and provide assistance to build and execute strategies targeted to enhance the business’ approach towards sustainability issues.

· Collaborate with marketing, branding, communications, and sales teams to provide support:

o Communication strategies publicizing the company’s sustainability efforts and promote broad awareness of sustainability initiatives, both internally and externally.

o Sustainability-focused content including research papers, blogs, vlogs, podcasts, byline articles, presentations, social media content, and abstracts.

o Internal communications programs to educate the team on sustainability and ESG initiatives.

o Community relations support (regional events, activities, sponsorships).

o The customer experience/journey, including sustainability content and resources to support the sales functions
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via Indeed posted_at: 6 days agoschedule_type: Part-timesalary: 16 an hourwork_from_home: 1
ABOUT SDSN The UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) has been operating since 2012 under the auspices of the UN Secretary-General. SDSN mobilizes global scientific and technological expertise to promote practical solutions for sustainable development, including the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Climate Agreement. We aim to accelerate joint... learning and promote integrated approaches that ABOUT SDSN

The UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) has been operating since 2012 under the auspices of the UN Secretary-General. SDSN mobilizes global scientific and technological expertise to promote practical solutions for sustainable development, including the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Climate Agreement. We aim to accelerate joint... learning and promote integrated approaches that address the interconnected economic, social, and environmental challenges confronting the world.

SDSN works closely with United Nations agencies, multilateral financing institutions, the private sector, and civil society. It is directed by Professor Jeffrey D. Sachs and operates through offices in New York, Paris, and Kuala Lumpur.

ABOUT THE SDSN CLIMATE & ENERGY PROGRAM

The SDSN Climate & Energy Program is designed to support a collaborative brainstorming and solutions-oriented mode to the Paris Agreement, with the following objectives:
• Strengthen the technical capacities of signatory governments of the UNFCCC to design and implement long-term low greenhouse gas emissions development strategies as called for in the Paris Agreement (NDCs and LEDSs);
• Chart 2050 strategies for decarbonized energy systems, based on public-private partnerships;
• Create an intensive global dialogue among engineers and technology specialists on innovative solutions for a carbon neutral future; and
• Enhance global exchange and partnerships for technology solutions between governments, businesses, academia, and civil society organizations.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position will support the SDSN’s Climate and Energy Program in the coordination of an array of projects including: European Green Deal Senior Working Group; the Zero Emissions Solutions Conference; Council of Engineers for the Energy Transition; US Local Pathways Project; Guide to Net Zero Campus Community of Practice; and various fundraising proposals. The intern will be asked to support various aspects of these projects as they progress including research, meeting scheduling, note taking, authorship and editorial work, communications and project management, fundraising, and partnership outreach.

A key part of the coordinator’s responsibilities will be helping to maintain the administrative and research activities of these ongoing projects, as well as supporting in the application processes of funding opportunities to help scale up these efforts.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The intern will be involved in the following activities:
• Coordinating meetings and corresponding with project teams as materials are drafted
• Developing, managing and organizing report drafts, and gaining legal consent for use of images and figures
• Compiling and editing references for reports to ensure consistent and accurate citations
• Assisting in organizing and coordinating virtual events as part of the climate and energy program
• Support climate and energy fundraising efforts including grant writing and research
• Contributing to the SDSN website, including writing and editing content
• Helping to prioritize, draft, edit, and submit funding applications for climate and energy projects
• Creation of databases that collate relevant resources to support various program projects
• Research and project coordination for SDSN’s Net Zero Campus Community of Practice, including newsletter drafting, and forum maintenance

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE
• Interest in and strong knowledge of climate change and energy issues
• Related Bachelor’s Degree
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced environment and in a deadline-oriented setting
• Experience managing complex projects with many collaborators
• Ability to communicate professionally with a wide variety of collaborators
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Docs, and the Adobe Suite
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Highly organized and detail-oriented

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Location: New York City or remote in the US (east coast time zone preferred)

Contract Length: 6 months with opportunity for extension

Salary Range: $16/hour

Reports to: Head of Climate & Energy Program

Work authorization: SDSN does not sponsor visas, and therefore applicants must have proper authorization to work in the United States. SDSN is required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to secure verification of eligibility to work in the United States.

SDSN is an Equal Opportunity Employer

SDSN provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to unlawful considerations of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, and physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws.

APPLICATION PROCESS

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via Glassdoor posted_at: 3 days agoschedule_type: Full-timesalary: 60K–70K a year
ABOUT SDSN The UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) has been operating since 2012 under the auspices of the UN Secretary-General. SDSN mobilizes global scientific and technological expertise to promote practical solutions for sustainable development, including the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Climate Agreement. We aim to accelerate joint... learning and promote integrated approaches that ABOUT SDSN

The UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) has been operating since 2012 under the auspices of the UN Secretary-General. SDSN mobilizes global scientific and technological expertise to promote practical solutions for sustainable development, including the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Climate Agreement. We aim to accelerate joint... learning and promote integrated approaches that address the interconnected economic, social, and environmental challenges confronting the world.

SDSN works closely with United Nations agencies, multilateral financing institutions, the private sector, and civil society. It is directed by Professor Jeffrey D. Sachs and operates through offices in New York, Paris, and Kuala Lumpur.

ABOUT COUNCIL OF ENGINEERS FOR THE ENERGY TRANSITION (CEET)

The Council on Engineers on the Energy Transition (CEET) constitutes a global, high-level body of engineers and energy systems experts to contribute to the UN Secretary General’s goal to build a coalition to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, and to the UN generally on engineering pathways to achieve comprehensive decarbonization by mid-century. The work of the CEET is undertaken by independent and impartial, as well as recognized global experts serving in their personal capacity and responding to requests for information by the UN System.

The CEET is led and co-chaired by the Director-General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the President of the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), building on an existing partnership between the SDSN and Enel Foundation (EF) to engage important partners from the United Nations (UN), academia and business realms to support the decarbonization of energy systems in line with the Paris Agreement goals.

POSITION SUMMARY

SDSN is seeking a Program Associate to manage the work of CEET and join the Climate and Energy team. The Associate will report to the Head of SDSN’s Climate and Energy Program. The Council is actively working to address some of the key questions around technology feasibility, scalability, and regional contextualization to support a global clean energy transition. The position will serve as a key manager working at the intersection of the Council members, the United Nations, and key partners across the UN system. This Program Associate will have the opportunity to learn fundamental project management skills and tools; build a professional network of mentors and contacts; and be actively involved with discussions exploring some of the most pressing questions around climate change and energy facing our generation.

The Council is seeking a motivated, personable, and experienced Associate who is willing to help steward both the administrative and substantive work of the Council. The Associate will also support key program development and organization around the UNFCCC annual COP and will have the opportunity to attend COP28 alongside the Council.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• Coordinate planning and communications for internal and external communications related to the core activities of the Council
• Schedule and coordinate meetings with CEET Secretariat, CEET Chairs, CEET Speakers and the CEET Steering Committee and report on project advances
• Serve as SDSN liaison to the United Nationals Secretary-General’s office in coordinate with the Head of the Climate & Energy Program
• Manager project workplan and budget on an ongoing basis
• Perform quarterly reconciliation activities for the project budget and expenses
• Provide technical inputs in different aspects of the project, including publications and strategy
• Support the drafting of deliverables in coordination with the rest of the team
• Coordinate outreach activities to relevant UN agencies to interconnect the Council in key UN agencies and initiatives related to the energy transition
• Coordinating all Council meetings, agenda, meeting notes, and corresponding with project teams as materials are drafted
• Managing and organizing report drafts, gaining legal consent for use of images and figures, copyediting, and supporting the design layout of the reports/briefings
• Maintain CEET website, including writing and editing content, and coordinating external communications (email campaigns, newsletters, etc.) with the SDSN Communications team
• Research and writing support for Council’s substantive deliverables
• Support and execute event-and publication-specific outreach strategies
• Maintaining the Airtable database of Council member information and survey data
• Assist in identifying and applying to funding opportunities to support the longevity of the Council

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Sustainability, or Engineering (climate and/or energy specification preferred)
• Professional fluency in English required (written and spoken)
• Minimum of 2-3years of relevant experience in sustainability, energy, and climate policy preferred
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Strong project management skills and ability to work in fast-paced environment
• Excel at working independently in high-pressure environment alongside high-caliber experts and UN leadership
• Exceptional writing, editing, and oral communications skills required
• Proficiency with WordPress and Mailchimp preferred
• Experience communicating with and working alongside high-level experts

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Location: This position will be based in New York City, NY

Travel: Requires domestic and/or international travel, subject to SDSN’s travel policy.

Contract Length: This appointment is valid for a period of one year, subject to renewal upon review of work performance and funding constraints

Salary Range : $60,000 – $70,000

Benefits: SDSN offers generous leave allowances and flexible, hybrid work policy. SDSN team members are given the opportunity to follow some of the most thought-provoking discussions on sustainability. In their work, team members get the opportunity to meet and exchange with the some of the world’s greatest leaders in sustainable development – professors, economists, bestselling authors, educators, and academics. In addition to this, SDSN team is composed of brilliant, dynamic, sustainable development professionals that come from different countries and backgrounds. With such unique exposure and environment, each member of SDSN can learn and grow while doing the work they love and contribute with a positive impact.

Reports to: Head of Climate & Energy Program

Work authorization: SDSN does not sponsor visas, and therefore applicants must have proper authorization to work in the United States. SDSN is required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to secure verification of eligibility to work in the United States.

SDSN is an Equal Opportunity Employer

SDSN provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to unlawful considerations of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, and physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws.

APPLICATION PROCESS

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