Geneva

6 months

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of sustainable development, and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. This internship is located in the UN Environment Europe Office. The intern will work with the Secretariat of the Framework Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment of the Caspian Sea (Tehran Convention). Under the direct supervision of the UNEP Regional Coordinator and in collaboration with the Tehran Convention Officer, the intern will: - Assist to resource mobilization activities supporting the implementation of the Tehran Convention (TC) and its Protocols in line with the Rolling Work Programme of the Tehran Convention; - Assist in caring out desk studies on the priority actions for the implementation of the TC and its auxiliary Protocols; - Assist with drafting written outputs related to the ongoing project preparations including but not limited to, concept papers and notes prepared by the TC Secretariat; - Assist with identification of potential donors and partners supporting the implementation of the Rolling Work Programme of the Tehran Convention; - Assist with drafting communications to the Caspian Governments, project partners, and other stakeholders concerning the resource mobilization activities under the Tehran Convention; - Assist to the implementation of the joint UNDP-UNEP project “Addressing marine litter and marine plastic – a systematic approach in the Caspian Sea”; - Assist to the implementation of the joint UN Habitat/UNEP/IOM project “Building Climate Resilient Cities and Communities in the Republic of Azerbaijan”; - Assist with background research on and analyses of emerging political and environmental trends and developments in the Caspian Sea Region; - Assist with the maintenance of the Tehran Convention website and creation of textual, graphic and other materials for the website; - Assist to the organization of online meetings of the representatives of the Contracting Parties to the Convention and drafting the supporting documentation for such meetings.

Applicants must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements: a. Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); b. Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent); c. Have graduated with a university degree. Preferred area of study for this internship: Environmental Law, International Law, Political Science, International Relations.

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for this internship. Knowledge of Russian is an advantage.

Skills: • Strong research and analytical skills. • Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders. • Proficiency in standard software applications (MS Word, PowerPoint, Teams). • Ability to draft reports, emails, and communications materials in English.

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. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.