Communications and Project Management Assistant Intern

Paris

6 months full-time. For this internship, 2 sessions are proposed: - 1 July 2026 - 18 Dec 2026 or - 4 January 2027 - 30 June 2027 Please indicate in your application letter what session you are applying to.

Under the direct supervision of the International Resource Panel (IRP) Secretariat, the intern will assist in delivering IRP Secretariat functions including planning and organizing meetings and events, undertaking desk-based research as inputs to reports or other documents, and developing and updating various information tools and raising awareness on environmental issues among different target groups (governments, business, NGOs, academics, UNEP staff, etc.). The intern must have mother-tongue or equivalent ability in English. Fluency in another UN language is an asset. Daily responsibilities may vary depending on the individual's background as well as the internship period. Duties may include, but are not limited to: Support IRP Secretariat functions including organizing annual in-person and annual virtual meetings of the IRP, as well as other meetings, consultations, webinars organized by the Secretariat. Support the development and implementation of the International Resource Panel communications activities and administrative tasks. Design various information tools (reports, flyers, factsheets etc.). Regularly update various information platforms, including IRP website. Draft articles and posts for the IRP social media channels. Identify and implement strategies for the use of AI tools to support Secretariat functions Undertake desktop research for reporting purposes and outreach activities. Support the organization of meetings and events. Attend meetings, draft related minutes, and follow up on action items as required. Support the compilation of inputs into briefing notes, and format/edit according to the established protocols. Support the IRP in finalizing /formatting PowerPoint presentations. Track and analyze communication performance (website traffic, social media engagement, downloads of reports). Support the identification of funding opportunities and contribute to donor mapping.

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 and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation. 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. Final year undergraduate or master's degree student in communications, international relations, development studies, economics, environmental studies. The intern must be able to show proof of enrolment or of graduation date if selected for this position. Candidates for the UN Internship Programme are required to cover the cost of travel including visa, accommodation, health insurance and other living expenses for the duration of the internship. Will you be able to cover all the above-mentioned expenses? Have you completed a UN Internship before? If yes, please include the UN entity as well as concrete dates.

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another UN language is desirable.

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.