Overview

This internship provides support to the Global Policy, Advocacy and Regional Cooperation (GPARC) Unit of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) secretariat. The role focuses on assisting with activities related to land degradation, desertification, and drought.

Tasks Summary

• Undertake research and compile information on assigned topics
• Collect, organize, and analyze qualitative and quantitative data, preparing summary reports, data visualizations, and PPT presentations
• Assist in drafting, editing, and formatting products on land degradation, drought, land tenure, and gender issues
• Draft country profiles
• Support the organization of webinars, workshops, conferences, and meetings
• Provide support on drafting briefing notes, talking points, and correspondence letters
• Take notes during meetings and assist in preparing minutes and reports
• Support ad-hoc activities related to the Unit’s workplan

Experience Requirements

• Research skills: ability to perform effective and efficient internet searches, and desk research
• Writing skills: ability to draft and edit content for publication
• Planning and organizing: ability to work in an organized and structured way

Qualification Requirements

• Enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent)
• Graduated with a university degree and commence the internship within one year of graduation
• Computer literate, with sound knowledge of and ability to use Microsoft Office Suite

Other Details

Languages Required: English

Languages Preferred: Russia or another official United Nations language

Contract Duration: 04 months

Work Modality: Home-based

Remuneration: UNPAID