Internship on measurability and indicators for chemicals and waste

United Nations - UN United Nations Environment Programme

Internship Closes 29 Jun 2026 12 days left

Overview

Internship focused on measurability and indicators for chemicals and waste, contributing to the development of high-level indicators and supporting work on target indicators for the Strategic Objectives of the GFC.


Key Responsibilities
  • Contribute to the development of a high-level indicator on the environmental burden of chemicals and waste by supporting testing and prototype development, conducting data collection and curation, and assisting with data analysis and visualization.
  • Support work on target indicators for the Strategic Objectives of the GFC through data collection and validation, and data curation and preparation.
  • Assist in the preparation of relevant documentation for the 1st GFC International Conference, including contributions to drafts and background materials.
  • Provide support to the delivery of the first GFC International Conference.
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. Background or ongoing studies in chemistry, environmental science, data science, or a related field. Interest in data management, including basic data collection, organization and quality control. Familiarity with standard office applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams); experience or strong interest in data visualization and presenting data clearly is an asset. Good organizational and research skills, with attention to detail. Ability to communicate information clearly, including through drafting and visual presentation (e.g. charts, dashboards, slides).

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). 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.

Other Details
Languages Required
Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship.
Languages Preferred
Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage.
Contract Duration
6 Months
Work Modality
Office based - Geneva Switzerland
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.
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