UNITED NATIONS OFFICES AT NAIROBI
Internship programme for:
UNITED NATIONS HUMAN
SETTLEMENTS PROGRAMME
UNITED NATIONS ENVIRONMENT
PROGRAMME (UNEP)
UNITED NATIONS ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMME (UNEP)
Please return completed form to:
INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME,
Human Resource Management Service
United Nations Environmental Programme
15 Chemin des Anemones,CH 1219 Chatelaine
Geneva, Switzerland
Tel: 0041 22 917 8447
Fax: 0041 22 797 3420
UNITED NATIONS ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMME
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UNITED NATIONS HUMAN
UNITED NATIONS OFFICES
UNITED NATIONS ENVIRONMENTAL
SETTLEMENTS PROGRAMME
AT NAIROBI (UNON)
PROGRAMME (UNEP)
INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME APPLICATION FORM
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Please read the instructions carefully.
2. Answer each question clearly and completely
3. Incomplete Applications will not be considered.
1. Family Name
First Name
Other Names
2. Date of Birth
Nationality
3. Place of Birth
4. Nationality of Birth
6. Gender
5. Present
7. Marital Status
8. Present Address
10. Present Telephone Number
Maiden Name
9. Permanent Address
11. Fax Number
12. E-mail Address
13. To what extent are you familiar with the activities of the United Nations
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14. Proposed Attachment Period
From
To
15. What is your area of interest and what UN office (Headquarters or one of the Regional
Offices) would you like to work in? Please indicate by clicking in order of preference three main
areas in which you would like to be considered FOR OFFICES OUTSIDE NAIROBI PLEASE
CONTACT THEM DIRECTLY- our Nairobi Office can provide tem upon request.
Assignment Area for UNEP
Administration
Fund Raising
Corporate Planning and
Analysis
Industry/Environment
Environmental Economics
Public Information
Environmental Law
Climate
Freshwater
Preffered
Office/Location
for UNEP
Headquarters: Nairobi
Asia & the Pacific:
Bangkok*
Environmental
Assessment
Europe: Geneva*
Environmental
Information and Data
Latin America & the
Caribbean:Mexico*
Human Health/Welfare
Oceans
Biodiversity
Dry land/Desertification
Environmental
Technology
North America:
New York*
Environmental
Gender Issues
West Asia: Bahrain*
Education/Training
Information
Technology
Trade/Environment
Environment Policy
Assignment Area for UNCHS (Habitat)
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* Contact these offices
directly, not through the
Nairobi Office
Building Technology
Information Technology
Economics
Transport
Infrastructure
Community Development
Social Sciences
Housing
Urban Environment
Public Information
Capacity Building
Urban & Regional Planning
& Development
Office/Location:
Nairobi only
Gender Issues
Assignment Area for UNON
Administration
Electronic Services
Finance
Conference Services
Human Resource
Support Services
Office/Location
Nairobi only
Other Assignment Areas
UNEP
UNCHS (Habitat)
UNON
Please Specify
16. Have you previously submitted an application for internship with the UN?
YES
NO
If YES, state Date/Reference of response received
17. KNOWLEDGE OF LANGUAGES
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What is your mother tongue?
OTHER LANGUAGE
Language
First Language
Read
Write
Speak
Understand
Second Language
Third Language
Fourth Language
18. EDUCATION. Give full details - N.B. Please give exact name of institution and titles of degrees in
original language.
INDICATE YOUR CURRENT PROGRAMME IN THE SHADED BOX BELOW
Name, Place and
Country
From
To
Degrees and Academic
Distinctions CV
19. Indicate a List of completed Course Work
20. List any significant publication you have written
21. Do you have Computer Skills?
Yes
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No
Main Course of Study
List Software with which you are proficient
22. EMPLOYMENT RECORDS
List in reverse order employment you have had. PLEASE ATTACH AN UPDATED CV
From:
Month/Year
To:
Month/Year
Name and Address of
Employer
Type of Business
Description of your duties
From:
Month/Year
To:
Month/Year
Name and Address of
Employer
Type of Business
Description of your duties
From:
Month/Year
To:
Month/Year
Name and Address of
Employer
Type of Business
Description of your duties
23. List of persons to contact in case of emergency
Full Name
Full Address
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Telephone Numbers
24. Do you hold a Health/Accident Insurance Policy?
Yes
No
If YES, indicate the name of the Company and the Policy Number
Name of Company
Policy Number
If NO, please note that you will be expected to bear any costs arising from accidents and or
illnesses incurred if accepted for an internship.
State any other relevant fact.
25. REFERENCES: List three persons, not related to you, who are familiar with your
character and qualifications.
Full Name
Full Address
Business or Occupation
26. Have you any objection to our making inquiries about you?
Yes
No
27. Have you ever been arrested, indicted, or summoned into a court as a defendant in
a criminal proceeding, or convicted, fined, or imprisoned for the violation of any law
(excluding minor traffic violations)?
Yes
No
If "YES", give full particulars of each case.
28. I certify that the statements made by me in answer to the foregoing questions are true,
complete, and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that any
misinterpretation or material omission made on this application form, or other document
requested by the Organization renders an intern with the United Nations liable for
termination or dismissal.
Date:______________________________ Signature:____________________________
ENDORSEMENT: TO BE COMPLETED BY NOMINATING/SPONSORING INSTITUTION
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The following organization ________________________________________ endorses:
________________________________________________ as a candidate to participate in the
internship
NAME OF APPLICANT(PLEASE PRINT)
Programme conducted by
UNEP
UNON
UNCHS (Habitat)
Under the conditions set out below:
Proposed duration and timing of the
Internship: _________________________________________
Intended purpose of candidate's proposed participation in the:
UNEP
Internship
Programme._______________________________
UNON
UNCHS (Habitat)
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
NB: MUST BE STAMPED WITH OFFICIAL SEAL.
______________________________________
______________________________________
NAME OF UNIVERSITY OR
INSTITUTION (PLEASE PRINT)
NAME OF CERTIFYING
OFFICER (PLEASE PRINT)
______________________________________
______________________________________
SIGNATURE
______________________________________
ADDRESS OF UNIVERSITY OR INSTITUTION
_________________________
DATE
PLEASE ATTACH LETTER OF ENDORSEMENT FROM YOUR EDUCATIONAL
INSTITUTION
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