Global Policy Support Internship – UNEP
The United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) is offering a Global Policy Support Internship. This position is based in Geneva, Switzerland, with the possibility of remote work.
Responsibilities of Global Policy Support Internship
- Research and Content Development:
- Conduct desktop research on sustainable financial regulation and related themes, such as integrating climate and nature risks into banking regulation, corporate sustainability disclosure, transition plans, green taxonomies, and biodiversity-related policy developments.
- Contribute to policy briefs on sustainable banking regulatory measures in various regions or jurisdictions, including the EU, APAC, and LATAM.
- Support the delivery of country technical assistance mandates, such as green taxonomy development.
- Assist in preparing information sessions, webinars, and events on selected regulatory developments.
- Develop content related to personal research interests that align with the Policy team’s focus.
- Project Management Support:
- Assist in planning and preparing meetings and high-level events, including agenda setting, slide deck preparation, communications content, meeting setup, and minute-taking.
- Support internal coordination across regional teams within the Global Policy Team.
- Coordinate work with other thematic teams in UNEP FI, such as nature, climate, and net-zero initiatives.
- Aid in internal and external communications, website updates, and organizing webinars and conferences with UNEP FI Signatories.
- Research relevant funding opportunities and assist with the application process.
Eligibility Criteria Global Policy Support Internship
Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
- Be enrolled in a graduate school program (second university degree or equivalent, or higher).
- Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent).
- Have graduated with a university degree and commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation.
Application Process of Global Policy Support Internship at UNEP
Interested candidates should submit:
- A completed application (Personal History Profile) and Cover Note through the UN Careers Portal.
- Proof of enrollment from the current university (if not graduated).
- A copy of the degree certificate (if graduated).
Interested candidates should submit:
- A completed application (Personal History Profile) and Cover Note through the UN Careers Portal.
- Proof of enrollment from the current university (if not graduated).
- A copy of the degree certificate (if graduated).