INTERN - Climate Action and COP31 Coordination Support
Provide substantive and organizational support to UN Turkiye COP31 Task Team.
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Overview
Provide substantive and organizational support to UN Turkiye COP31 Task Team.
You have:
- Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a Master’s program in Environmental Science, International Relations.
- Prior experience in event coordination, environmental advocacy, or research is an asset.
- Good knowledge and research experience in climate change and climate financing is desired.
- Fluency in English is required for the internship.
- Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage.
Contract
This is a I-1 contract. It usually requires 0 years of experience, depending on education. More about I-1 contracts.
Work Location
Full time and in person in Turkiye
Expected duration
6 months. Beginning of July 2026
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the overall guidance of the supervisor, the intern will: *Provide substantive and organizational support to UN Turkiye COP31 Task Team related to climate change and other thematics as required. *Assist in organizing meetings, consultations, and coordination platforms involving UN agencies, government counterparts, civil society organizations (CSOs), youth-led organizations, private sector, academia, and other stakeholders. *Support in preparation for background materials, draft agendas, take meeting minutes, and produce summary reports with clear follow-up actions. *Assist in research, data management, and compile analytical inputs on climate change, sustainable development, climate finance, resilience, biodiversity, and other priority themes relevant to COP31. *Contribute to the drafting of briefing notes, talking points, concept notes, presentations, and other knowledge products. *Assist in developing communication and visibility materials highlighting UN system engagement and support to COP31 preparations. *Contribute to internal coordination updates, tracking tools, and progress reports across the UN system *Areas of work may include: Circular economy and waste management; International environmental law; Programme planning and management; Meeting coordination; Communication and outreach; Other areas as may be assigned.
Qualifications/special skills
Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a Master’s program in Environmental Science, International Relations Prior experience in event coordination, environmental advocacy, or research is an asset. Good knowledge and research experience in climate change and climate financing is desired.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in English is required for the internship. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
Additional Information
Not available.
Intern Specific text
Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you coordinated an event? | This question assesses your organizational and planning skills in a real-world context. | Provide a clear example of your role in the event, highlighting your responsibility for planning and execution. |
| What research experience do you have related to climate change? | The interviewer is looking to understand your background in research specific to climate issues. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you manage competing deadlines when organizing multiple meetings? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What methods do you use to ensure effective communication among diverse stakeholders? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of a briefing note or report you've drafted? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Why is sustainability important in today's world? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a challenging situation you faced while working on a team and how you resolved it. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies would you employ to engage youth in climate action initiatives? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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