United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, Palais des Nations, Geneva
Expected Duration
3 months: from 1 October to 31 December 2025
Duties and Responsibilities
Contribute to the preparation of capacity-building activities and projects under the Convention’s Assistance and Cooperation Programme, as well as seminars and workshops organized or co-organized by the secretariat.
Prepare draft presentations, inputs for reports, documents, and project proposals on matters related to industrial accident prevention, preparedness, and response.
Support the organization, preparation, and follow-up of meetings of the Convention’s subsidiary bodies, including the Bureau, Working Group on Implementation, and expert groups.
Conduct research on various environmental topics, including industrial safety, land-use planning, and mine tailings safety.
Identify and promote linkages between the Industrial Accidents Convention, the SDGs, and the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction.
Prepare content for the Industrial Accidents Convention web-page, propose improvements for user-friendliness, and develop new elements or texts as needed.
Prepare communication products, such as brochures, flyers, articles, and social media posts.
Support the preparation of press releases, articles, web stories, informal meeting minutes, and other materials as required.
Proofread and verify publications and informal documents to ensure correct terminology, consistency, and accuracy.
Perform other related duties as required.
Qualifications / Special Skills
Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
Enrolled in or have completed a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher).
Enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent).
Computer literacy in standard software applications.
Relevant academic background in environmental studies, economics, international relations, international law, social or political studies, or equivalent.
Demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter.
Demonstrated ability to interact successfully with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, including tolerance of differing opinions and views.
Applicants from all countries are accepted; under-represented or unrepresented countries are encouraged to apply.
No professional work experience required.
Languages
Fluency in English required.
Working knowledge of French and/or Russian is an asset.
Notes: “Fluency” = proficient in all four areas (speak, read, write, understand); “Working knowledge” = confident in two of four areas.
Additional Information
Completed online application including Cover Note and Personal History Profile is required.
Cover Note must include:
Title of the degree and graduation date or the degree currently pursuing and expected graduation date.
List of IT skills and programmes proficiency.
Top three areas of interest.
Explanation of why the candidate is best suited for the internship.
Interest in the United Nations Internship Programme and availability during the period.
Internship is strictly for the purpose of an internship with UNECE.
Interns are type I gratis personnel: not staff members and not financially remunerated.
Costs for travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or sponsoring institutions.
Interns work five days per week.
Interns are ineligible to apply for or be appointed to any UN Secretariat post for six months following the end of their internship.
Interns must provide proof of valid medical insurance and a medical certificate of good health.
Family restrictions: children or siblings of staff members are not eligible; other family relationships may be considered with conditions.
Candidates must meet Article 101, paragraph 3, of the UN Charter and standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.
Interns may need to obtain appropriate visas and work/employment authorizations depending on country of internship.
Deadline : Sep 9, 2025
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