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:Intern – Communications
• Grade:I-1
• Location:Paris (Remote work possible)
• Department:United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
• Contract Type:Internship
• Salary:Unpaid

Qualifications

• Academic Qualifications: International Relations/ Energy Policy/ Environmental Technology/Environmental Science.
• Language: English is one of the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
• Fluency in English is required for the Internship Programme.
• Language: Knowledge of one of the following UN language is an advantage (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish)..

Skills

• The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is accelerating the global transition to energy-efficient and climate-friendly cooling.
• Getting the right solutions in place for sustainable cooling essential for improving the quality of life and health of people without undue impacts on the planet.
• The Cool Coalition is a global multi-stakeholder network that connects a wide range of key actors from government, cities, international organizations, businesses, finance, academia, and civil society groups to facilitate knowledge exchange, advocacy, and joint action towards a rapid global transition to efficient and climate-friendly cooling.
• The Secretariat of the Cool Coalition is hosted at UNEP.
• At COP28, UNEP Cool Coalition published a Global Cooling Watch report and supported UAE presidency to attract more than 70 country commitments to a Global Cooling Pledge.
• The intern will work to support research, governance and communication needs of the Secretariat to support the Cool Coalition team in delivering its workplan.
• Support the organization of Cool Coalition partner and country meetings, including by managing the related events logistics, power point, note-taking, and follow-up activities. b.
• Assist the facilitation of Cool Coalition Working Groups and partnership meetings as needed. c.
• Support secretariat work, including tracking working group progress, knowledge management. 2) Delivery of content for outreach, high-level and technical events for the Cool Coalition d.
• Provide support to the Cool Coalition Secretariat for technical and high-level events, virtual and in presence, including by drafting and sharing invitations, support the events logistics, drafting speakers briefs, presentations, event reports, and distributing follow-up event material. e.
• Regularly updating the visual tools, infographics, and reference materials. f.
• Attending and summarizing conferences and meetings, including providing technical assistance during virtual meetings. 3) Support Cool Coalition Communication efforts g.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment

How to Apply