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:UNEP Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) Internship for Climate Adaptation and Resilience
• Grade:I-1
• Location:Geneva (Remote work possible)
• Department:United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
• Contract Type:Internship
• Salary:Unpaid

Qualifications

• Academic Qualifications: Applicants must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements: a.
• Academic Qualifications: Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); b.
• Academic Qualifications: Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent); c.
• Academic Qualifications: Have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation.
• Academic background in economics, social sciences, natural sciences, environmental science, public policy, sustainable development, business administration, finance, or another related field.
• 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.
• Academic Qualifications: Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application.

Skills

• Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB) Climate Journey; and Bank and Insurer Collaborations for Adaptation Solutions;
• Adaptation and Resilience Investor Collaborative (ARIC) and the Investors Resilience Challenge (IRC); and

Benefits

• BANK ACCOUNTS.