Tasks: The intern will assist with implementing work related to the UNEP FI Risk Centre’s 2024/2025 programme. Daily responsibilities may vary depending on the individual’s background as well as the internship period.

Duties may include, but are not limited to: – Researching the latest developments regarding climate scenarios, climate impacts, and climate-related regulations within the financial sector – Evaluating financial sector practices related to climate risk, both physical and transition risks, as well as nature and other sustainability risks – Assisting with the drafting and editing of publications (research reports, studies, etc.) – Supporting the day-to-day coordination of communications (organising meetings, note-taking, etc.) – Serving as liaison to different working groups within the Risk Centre – Leading working group and/or training sessions and directly engaging members – Assisting with preparations for events (logistical planning, agenda setting, etc.) – Supporting Risk Centre operations as required (email management, website updates, member lists, etc.) – Building a network and rapport with members, partners, and other UN teams – Working on other relevant tasks to support programme success

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 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. Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience.

However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required. Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PH.D. Programme. Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage.

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.

For this internship, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another UN Language is desirable.