United Nations Environment Programme, Intern Executive Office of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions

Research & Analysis:

• Conduct background research on policy and programmatic issues. • Compile and summarize information from reports, publications, meeting documents, and other reference materials. • Assist in preparing background notes, briefing materials, and summaries for internal use.

Coordination & Support:

• Assist in organizing internal and external meetings, including preparing agendas and compiling meeting materials. • Support the preparation of meeting summaries and follow-up on agreed action points. • Assist in compiling and organizing documentation for meetings and engagements involving Parties, partners, and United Nations entities. • Provide logistical and administrative support for meetings, events, and other Executive Office activities, as required. 

Documentation & Reporting:

• Draft reports, presentations, briefing materials, and other substantive documents. • Support the organization and maintenance of information repositories, databases, and filing systems. • Help compile and organize information for reporting, planning, and monitoring purposes. • Contribute to knowledge management activities by ensuring documents and reference materials are appropriately stored and accessible.

Other Tasks: 

• Provide support for additional assignments and activities as requested by the Executive Office.

• Applicants must be enrolled in, or have graduated within the past year from, a graduate programme or the final year of an undergraduate programme in International Affairs, Environmental Science and Policy, Engineering and Public Policy, Public Administration, or a related field. Please indicate your field of study and explain how it relates to this internship.  
• Interest in environmental governance, chemicals and waste management, sustainable development, or international environmental policy is desirable.
• Experience conducting academic research and preparing written assignments, policy papers, reports, dissertations, presentations, or other analytical documents is desirable.
• Experience participating in university projects, student organizations, volunteer initiatives, conferences, workshops, or other collaborative activities is desirable.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are desirable.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an asset. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat.