Environmental Affairs Intern

Organizational Context

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority. This internship is based within the Secretariat for the Vienna Convention and its Montreal Protocol (the Ozone Secretariat) in Nairobi. The role supports experienced professionals in advancing work on energy efficiency and sustainable cooling.

Job Purpose

This internship aims to provide a learning opportunity within the Ozone Secretariat, focusing on sustainable cooling and energy efficiency in the context of the Montreal Protocol. The intern will gain practical experience in preparing background documents for intergovernmental meetings and developing policy-relevant materials. Key contributions include assisting with an online toolkit for energy efficiency policy options and an atlas on sustainable cold chain. The role supports the team's efforts to further its work in these critical environmental areas, offering hands-on experience in policy analysis and resource development under the guidance of substantive experts.

Responsibilities

The intern will analyze submissions from parties and conduct research on energy efficiency and sustainable cooling. Responsibilities include developing sections of background documents for key meetings, fact sheets, policy briefs, and online resources, supported by thorough research. The intern will also provide support for meetings occurring during the internship period. This role involves working closely with experienced professionals to deepen understanding of sustainable cooling and energy efficiency within the framework of the Montreal Protocol, and contributing to policy-relevant materials and online tools.

Work Experience

Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study closely related to the internship is necessary. Proficiency in standard software applications, including MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Teams, is expected.

Skills

Research and analysis of environmental policy, preparation of background documents, development of policy-relevant materials, contribution to online toolkits and resources, understanding of sustainable cooling and energy efficiency, proficiency in MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Teams, fluency in English.

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