Overview
This internship supports technical and coordination needs for the implementation of projects and programmes within the Regional Seas Branch, assisting in the coordination of 18 Regional Seas.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and review implementation progress of RSB and Regional Seas activities, assisting with monthly and biannual reporting.
- Compile technical content for UNEP's regular reporting on RSP activities.
- Facilitate the submission of reporting, including following up on requirements, templates, and timelines.
- Track, maintain, and update reporting inputs and activity records from the 18 Regional Seas.
- Support the development of communication materials and consolidate case studies and best practices.
- Provide administrative and logistical support to meetings, workshops, and conferences.
- Perform other duties to support the work of the branch.
Required Experience
No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme.
Qualifications
- Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
- Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's degree or equivalent);
- Have graduated with a university degree in Sustainability Management, Environmental Law, Environment Science, Ocean governance, Political Science, or other related fields.
- Demonstrate pleasant interpersonal skills.
- Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs.
- Has a keen interest in the work of the United Nations and has a personal commitment to the ideals of the UN Charter.