Work Location
Copenhagen, Denmark
Expected duration
Duration: 6 months, Starting date: 7 January 2027
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties may include, but are not limited to:
- Support the coordination of mitigation technical assistance in Africa throughout the project cycle, including:
- helping review and evaluate incoming requests
- carrying out desk research to develop response plans
- reviewing deliverables during implementation
- organizing regular meetings with project stakeholders
- monitoring that implementation follows the agreed project implementation plan
- Contribute to the development of regional and global mitigation programmes in the energy, industry and transport sectors through desk research, technology and market scoping, stakeholder mapping and analysis, and drafting of concept notes
- Prepare knowledge materials on climate change mitigation, such as presentations, technology briefs, case studies and web content
- Support the preparation and delivery of knowledge-sharing and capacity-building events on mitigation, such as webinars, workshops and regional dialogues
- Other ad hoc duties as required
Qualifications/special skills
University degree, or currently pursuing an advanced degree, in engineering, environmental studies, development studies, environmental policy or a related field. 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. Applicants must have good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Teams. A demonstrated interest in climate change mitigation is required. Knowledge/studies in the field, for example in energy, industrial decarbonization, sustainable transport or climate technology, is an asset. Experience in desk research, stakeholder mapping or the preparation of knowledge materials (e.g. presentations, briefs) is desirable.
Languages
Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French is desirable. Please indicate your level in both languages.
Additional Information
This internship is designed to be physically based in Copenhagen, Denmark. Applicants must have a residence permit/work permit to be an Intern for UNEP in Denmark
Intern Specific text
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.
No Fee
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.
