Paris

3 months

The UNEP-convened Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) is a partnership of governments, intergovernmental organizations, and representatives of the private sector, the environmental community, and other members of civil society. The CCAC is the only international initiative working on integrated climate and clean air solutions to reduce the rate of near-term warming. It focuses on fast action to reduce emissions of short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs) including methane, black carbon, HFCs and tropospheric ozone. More information about the CCAC: www.ccacoalition.org. As of October 2023, the same team is providing secretariat services to the Global Methane Pledge. More information about the Global Methane Pledge: www.globalmethanepledge.org The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) hosts the Secretariat at the Industry & Economy Division in Paris, France. In 2026, the CCAC will launch two scientific Assessments, including an Integrated Assessment on Agriculture and Food Systems. This internship will be focused on supporting the CCAC’s science-to-policy work, including activities related to the launch, communication and other stakeholder engagement related to Assessment findings. During their first two weeks, the selected intern will agree on goals and an individual work plan for their internship. Duties may include, but are not limited to: * Assisting in the publication and dissemination of the Integrated Assessment on Agriculture and Food Systems. * Supporting scientific communication and outreach related to the Assessment and other scientific outputs * Drafting and reviewing briefings, summaries, and technical papers * Attending and summarizing meetings, workshops, and teleconferences. * Other ad hoc duties to be determined

Masters level qualification in a scientific field related to climate change, air pollution, and environmental sciences required. Current enrollment in doctoral studies related to short-lived climate pollutants or agriculture and food systems studies considered a plus. During the selection process the CCAC Secretariat will look for candidates who demonstrate, with clear examples, that they have the following attributes: • An ability to take initiative, be proactive • Highly organised • Writes convincingly in English • Advanced skills in Excel and other databases (incl. SharePoint) would be an asset.

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English is required.

Not available.

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.