About United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

TheUnited Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)is the leading global environmental authority that sets the world’s environmental agenda, promotes coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development, and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. Established in 1972, UNEP works with governments, civil society, businesses and other UN entities to address critical environmental challenges including climate change, ecosystem degradation, chemicals and waste management, and environmental governance. UNEP’s mission is to provide leadership and encourage partnership in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing, and enabling nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations.

Job Summary

This internship offers a unique opportunity for a motivated individual to gain hands-on experience in international development and environmental protection, climate action, and sustainable development. Working with United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), you will contribute to meaningful projects that address global challenges and promote sustainable development. You will develop valuable professional skills while working in a multicultural, international environment alongside experienced professionals.

Key Details

• Job Title:Programme Support to Planning, Monitoring, Reporting and Review Intern
• Grade:I-1
• Location:Montreal (Remote work possible)
• Department:United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
• Contract Type:Internship
• Salary:Unpaid

Qualifications

• Academic Qualifications: Applicants to the United Nations internship programme must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements: (a) Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or, (b) Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor ‘s level or equivalent). (c) Have graduated with a university degree.
• Academic Qualifications: Be computer literate in standard software applications.
• Academic Qualifications: Have demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter.
• Academic Qualifications: Preferred area of study: Internship candidates can be students currently undertaking studies or having completed studies, e.g.
• Academic Qualifications: PhD, MBA, 4th Year Undergraduate, graduate (see detailed requirements below), in the field of international sustainable development, international environmental policy, public finance and development planning, biodiversity-related or environmental sciences.
• Academic Qualifications: Familiarity with the issues and processes under the Convention and the Kunming Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework is desirable.
• Academic Qualifications: Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience.
• Academic Qualifications: However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required.
• Academic Qualifications: Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Masters or Ph.D.
• Academic Qualifications: Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelors, Masters or PH.D.

Skills

• Review and analyze updated NBSAPs, national targets, national reports and other relevant documents provided by Parties to contribute to related documentation or analyses to be prepared for major and other related meetings under the Convention and related capacity development activities.
• Assist with the facilitation of the submissions of updated NBSAPs and national reports.
• Support the organization and preparation of related meetings, virtual or other, organized by the Planning, Monitoring, Reporting and Review Unit, including logistical support, note taking and report preparation.
• Assist in other duties as may be requested by the supervisor, including by the Executive Secretary.

Benefits

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