Intern for Disaster Risk Reduction Unit

vor 2 Monaten


Genf GE, Schweiz United Nations Vollzeit

Work Location
- Geneva
- Expected duration
- 6 months**Responsibilities**:

- The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system, and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. UNEP’s Disasters and Conflicts Branch works with international and national partners, providing technical assistance and capacity development for the implementation of environmental policy, and strengthening the environmental management capacity of developing countries and countries with economies in transition. The Disasters and Conflicts Branch extends UNEP’s work to areas of the world where the natural and human environment have been damaged from disasters or conflicts. Specialized environmental expertise is provided to rapidly identify risks to health, livelihoods, and ecosystem services, and to integrate environmental needs within the recovery process. The Disasters and Conflicts Branch promotes sustainable management of natural resources in disaster
- Qualifications/special skills
- 1. Master’s degree (but within 1 year of graduation) or currently enrolled in a master’s program or the final year of undergraduate degree. 2. Background in communications, environmental sciences, environmental policy, energy policy, climate change studies, renewable energy, or similar study area. 3. Strong interest and familiarity with social media and online communications 4. Experience in web-based content management systems.
- Languages
- Fluency in English is required.
- Additional Information
- Not available.
- Intern Specific text
- 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.



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