Intern/Project Assistant

Contract

This is a I-1 contract. It usually requires 0 years of experience, depending on education. More about I-1 contracts.

Work Location

Paris, Bangkok

Expected duration

6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of head of the Unit, the two interns will support the activities of the Finance Unit. Part of the Energy, Climate, and Technology Branch, the Finance Unit engages with countries and private sector financial institutions to enhance clean energy and climate change mitigation investments. The Interns will participate in the work of the 8­strong Unit team. Their duties will include but not limited to: • Support the implementation of the various ongoing Unit programmes, including the Mediterranean Investment Sustainable Energy Facility, Seed Capital Assistance Facility and EmPower II (see www.unep.org/climatechange/finance) • Support the development of presentations for meetings with prospective partners and development of project proposals for various activities undertaken by the Finance Unit. The Intern will also support the development of analysis, briefings, minutes, and presentations for global, regional, and national workshops and seminars. • Research and analysis in preparation for publications with project partners (Governments, academic institutions, and environmental organizations) to develop best practices and policy recommendations. • Support development of communication outreach material, including both print and online media. • When required, the Intern will also support the general organization of events, including sending of invitations to participants/speakers, developing agendas, and printing of materials.

Qualifications/special skills

Applicants must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements: a. Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); b. Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent); c. Have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one­year period of graduation. Be computer literate in standard software applications. Preferred area of study: University degree (Master’s or equivalent is preferred) in Finance, International Relations, Environmental Policy, Economics, Development or a related field

Languages

Not available.

Additional Information

Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Spanish and French are desirable.

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.