UNEP Textile Initiative Intern

Organizational Context

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the global environmental authority within the UN system, promoting sustainable development. The UNEP Textile Initiative, part of the Industry and Economy Division, aims to accelerate a just transition to a sustainable and circular textile value chain. This internship supports that initiative, contributing to UNEP's thought leadership and industry support.

Job Purpose

This internship provides crucial support to the UNEP Textile Initiative through technical, research, coordination, and communication activities. The role offers hands-on experience in sustainable textiles and the UN system, assisting with country-level projects, reviewing deliverables, and supporting project management. The intern will develop research and analytical skills by exploring topics like chemicals in textiles and consumption trends, while also gaining experience in communications and event coordination. The goal is to contribute to UNEP's mission of redefining the fashion industry's economic model towards circularity and sustainability.

Responsibilities

Assist in country-level project activities related to life cycle approaches and circularity in textiles. Review project deliverables and support project management processes. Conduct research and analysis on key topics such as chemicals in textiles and fashion consumption trends. Contribute to communications efforts, including newsletters and campaigns. Support the organization of international events. Collaborate with the UNEP Textiles Unit team, working under the direction of a Programme Manager. Engage in technical, research, coordination, and communication tasks as assigned, adapting to team priorities and individual learning objectives.

Work Experience

No prior working experience is required for this United Nations Internship Programme. The focus is on the applicant's current education, advanced coursework, or skills that can benefit the UN during the internship period. Computer literacy in standard software applications is expected.

Skills

Research and analysis, communication, event coordination, project support, technical assistance, understanding of life cycle approaches and circularity in textiles, interest in sustainable textiles and the UN system, ability to interact with diverse cultural backgrounds, computer literacy.

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