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:BRS Programme Resources and Oversight Intern
• Grade:I-1
• Location:Geneva, Switzerland
• Department:United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
• Contract Type:Internship
• Salary:Unpaid

Qualifications

• Academic Qualifications: Applicants must be enrolled in or have recently completed (within one year) a graduate or final year of an undergraduate programme in Public Administration, Political Science, International Relations, Business Administration, Data science or a 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.
• Academic Qualifications: Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage.
• Academic Qualifications: Previous internship or administrative experience in an international organization, government, or academic setting is desirable.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Language: Knowledge of another UN official language is an asset.

Skills

• Provide administrative assistance to the unit, including supporting the Programme Oversight Group (POG) monthly meetings, writing the meeting minutes and, circulate the minutes to the group for review, consolidation of comments and final clearance.
• Send reminders and ad-hoc communications to the POG and Programme Officers about reporting deadlines, and other inputs collections. Support in updating overview tables of funding needs, and others (e.g. the expenditure of funds) that rely on submissions from branches.
• Update the BRS Dashboard to support the oversight function of the unit. Record and track new contributions in the SharePoint dashboard and ensure accuracy of data and documentation.
• Provide ad hoc support on the redaction of drafts of financial and legal agreements (e.g. Donor Agreements, Exchange of Letters) in close co-operation with the Unit Head and the Programme Officer.
• Provide support to the PROU team in preparation for and during the Fifteenth meeting of the Basel Convention Open-ended Working Group, to be held in Geneva 23-26 June 2026.
• Assist in the development of project proposals, grant applications, and funding requests to donors. This may involve gathering and organizing data, drafting sections of the proposals, and ensuring compliance with donor requirements.
• Contribute to coordination tasks with other branches of the Secretariat, including collecting inputs, maintaining document repositories, and supporting internal communication workflows.
• Assist in preparing briefing notes, background materials, and simple data summaries as needed to support oversight and resource mobilization activities.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Unit.

Benefits

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

How to Apply