Internship: Regional Coordination and Membership, UNEP Finance Initiative

Job Description

Work Location: Home Based or Geneva or Brussels

Expected duration: 6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment.

United Nations Environment Programme 6 Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) is a partnership between United Nations Environment and the global financial sector created in the wake of the 1992 Earth Summit with a mission to promote sustainable finance. More than 550 financial institutions, including banks, insurers, and investors, work with UN Environment to understand todays environmental, social and governance challenges, why they matter to finance, and how to actively participate in addressing them.

UNEP FIs work also includes a strong focus on policy 6 by promoting country-level dialogues between finance practitioners, supervisors, regulators and policymakers, and, at the international level, by promoting financial sector involvement in processes such as the global climate negotiations.

Tasks

It is envisaged that the Intern will be supporting the Regional Coordination and Membership Team within the UNEP FI Secretariat Team.

The Intern will be primarily assisting the Team in supporting the following activities:

• Engagement with Supporters
• Engagement with European and North American members for community of practices and events
• Membership activities (annual survey and data analytics)

This involves the coordination and communication with internal global teams, consultants in the region and other partners.

Daily responsibilities may vary depending on the individuals background as well as the internship period. Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Assist with the organization and coordination of events, meetings, elaboration of minutes, follow-ups, presentations, and other materials.
• Assist with the communications for events, webinars, trainings, and other key activities for the region.
• Assist with the rollout of the different regional projects for Europe and North America
• Assist with digital tools for regional activities
• Support the annual membership survey (design and data analysis)

Qualifications/special skills

Applicants must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:

1. Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
2. Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent);
3. Have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation.

Final year undergraduate or masters degree student in economics, political sciences, sustainability and/or environmental studies, development studies, business administration, finance, some experience in digital tools and communications will be an asset.

The intern must be able to show proof of enrolment or of graduation date if selected for this position.

Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required. Please explain how you meet this criterion.

Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Masters or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelors, Masters or PH.D. Programme.

Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another UN Language is desirable.

Additional Information

1. A Completed application (Personal History Profile) and Cover Note, through the UN careers Portal. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. The Cover Note must include:
   • Title of the degree you are currently pursuing
   • Graduation Date
   • IT skills and programmes you are proficient in
   • Explain why you are the best candidate for this specific internship
   • Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme, ensure to include all past work experience (if any).
2. Proof of enrollment from current University (if not graduated).
3. A copy of the degree certificate (if you have already graduated).

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

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

Special Notice

Your application for this internship must include:

1. A Completed application (Candidate Profile) through the UN careers Portal. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. In your Personal History Profile (CP), be sure to include all past work experiences, IT Skills, and three references.
2. Proof of enrollment (click on link to access and attach to your application) List the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in using, and Explain why you are the best candidate for the internship and what you hope to gain from the internship.
3. A certified copy of degree certificate (if you have already graduated).

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

DEADLINE: March 24, 2026