Intern - Environmental Law Specialist

Overview

This internship supports the implementation of environmental governance and law activities within the United Nations Environment Programme's Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific.

Tasks Summary

• Support the implementation of and reporting on the Programme of Work under the environmental governance subprogramme.
• Support regional intergovernmental forums and programmes.
• Assist in providing technical assistance to countries in environmental law.
• Undertake background research on environmental law and rights issues in the Asia-Pacific region.
• Assist in drafting reports and other documents.
• Support the implementation of the UNEP Asia Pacific Staff Capacity Building Plan for Gender Equality and Human Rights phase II (2024-2027).
• Support the coordination of meetings, workshops, and conferences.
• Prepare communication materials.
• Participate in relevant UN networks.
• Assist in monitoring and evaluating environmental law and rights initiatives.

Experience Requirements

Prior experience in Environmental Governance and Law would be an advantage. Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. A field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required.

Qualification Requirements

Applicants must be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's degree or equivalent). Applicants must be currently enrolled in or recently graduated (within 1 year) from Master's, or Ph.D. programme with a focus on Environmental Governance and Law or related area. 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. Applicants should have good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Teams.

Other Details

Languages Required: Fluency in spoken and written English is required.

Languages Preferred:

Contract Duration: 6 months

Work Modality:

Remuneration: 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.