Conduct research on substantive areas of work of the Environment and Climate Change Unit.
Support the drafting of materials including reports, publications, newsletters, and briefings.
Assist in organizing events related to the right to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment.
Follow and support OHCHR engagement in meetings, consultations, briefings, webinars, Multilateral Environmental Agreements, COPs, and the Human Rights Council.
Monitor the latest scientific evidence and developments related to environmental crises, nuclear legacies, and their human rights impacts.
Support coordination with and dissemination of information to OHCHR colleagues and partners.
Assist in the preparation of Human Rights Council mandated activities.
Support efforts to strengthen OHCHR work to advance the right to a healthy environment at the regional and country level.
Qualifications/Special Skills
Enrolled in, or completed, a graduate school program in Law, International Relations, Political Science, Development, or related subject (second university degree or equivalent, or higher), or
Enrolled in, or completed, the final academic year of a first university degree program in Law, International Relations, Political Science, Development, or related subject (minimum Bachelor’s degree or equivalent).
Knowledge in human rights and/or environmental fields is desirable.
Good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Teams.
Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience.
Languages
Fluency in spoken and written English is required.
Knowledge of an additional official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) is an advantage.
Intern Specific Text
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.
Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the host country may need to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization.
Successful candidates should confirm visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.
Deadline : Oct 5, 2025
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