Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority with a mandate to:
- Set the global environmental agenda,
- Promote coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the UN system, and
- Serve as an authoritative advocate for the global environment.
UNEP coordinates the development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community.
The Ecosystems Division works with international and national partners to:
- Provide technical assistance and capacity development for the implementation of environmental policy, and
- Strengthen the environmental management capacity of developing countries and countries with economies in transition.
This internship is located in the Directors Office, UNEP/Ecosystems Division. Multiple positions are available between October 2025 and March 2026.
Responsibilities
The intern will:
- Provide support to the Deputy Director, including meeting preparation and documentation.
- Assist in organizing internal meetings (prepare agendas, take minutes, track follow-up actions).
- Support special projects and priority initiatives led by the Deputy Director through coordination, research, and follow-up.
- Undertake targeted research and analysis, including compiling internal reports and data to inform knowledge management and process improvements.
- Assist in preparing internal communications, briefing notes, and presentation materials.
- Liaise with division teams to gather inputs and support coordination on key activities.
- Undertake other tasks as required, in line with the intern’s interests and experience.
Qualifications / Special Skills
Applicants must, at the time of application, meet one of the following requirements:
- Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher).
- Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent).
- Have graduated with a university degree (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D.).
Academic background in a field relevant to the Ecosystems Division Directors Office, such as:
- Programme management, business administration, development studies, or other related field.
Desired knowledge and experience:
- Demonstrated interest in programme coordination, project management, or support to environmental and conservation initiatives.
- Experience in organizing meetings or conferences, including managing stakeholder coordination (highly desirable).
- Proficiency in computer software applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint) – applicants should provide examples.
- Strong communication skills – applicants should demonstrate this with examples.
Applicants must also be prepared to provide proof of enrollment or graduation (official certificate will be required later).
Languages
- English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
- For this position, fluency in English is required.
- Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 25, 2025
