Behavioral Science Intern

Overview

The intern will support the implementation of the Community of Practice (CoP) on Behavioural (BeSci) work plan within the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The role focuses on assisting with analyses, mapping of projects, populating communication channels, organizing meetings, and supporting event organization and communication material drafting.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting analyses of the impact and potential benefits of BeSci for UNEP’s work.
• Assist in mapping existing projects and best practices on BeSci withing UNEP, and relevant best practices from UN sister organizations.
• Assist in populating the TEAMS channel of the CoP on BeSci, including reports and publications, initiatives, trainings and events.
• Assist in organizing the meetings of the CoP on BeSci Steering Committee (e.g., communications, preparation of presentations, notetaking, etc.).
• Support the organisation of events and webinars on behavioural science themes relevant to UNEP’s work.
• Support in drafting outreach and communication materials relating to the activities of the CoP on BeSci.
• Carry out other duties relevant to the Intern’s educational background.

Required Experience

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.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school Programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree Programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent); (c) Have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within one year of graduation. Field of study: Behavioral Science, Business Psychology or another related field is required. Applicants should have good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Teams.

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