ECE EHLM Internship

Organizational Context

The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) in Geneva, Switzerland, hosts this internship within its Energy, Housing and Land Management Division. This division promotes sustainable energy development across the ECE region, focusing on access, security, transition to renewables, efficiency, and policy integration.

Job Purpose

This internship offers a valuable opportunity to contribute to the UNECE Energy, Housing and Land Management Division's work, specifically within the Resource Management Section. The role involves supporting intergovernmental meetings, conducting research and data analysis on sustainable energy, and assisting with outreach efforts. The intern will gain practical experience in areas such as energy for sustainable development, environmental footprint reduction, energy sector transformation, resource management, and just energy transition pathways, contributing to the division's overall objectives.

Responsibilities

Assist in organizing and servicing intergovernmental and expert meetings related to sustainable energy development, environmental impact reduction, energy sector transformation, resource management, and just energy transition pathways. Conduct research, analyze data, and draft studies and short articles. Contribute to social media campaigns and outreach by preparing promotional content. Support the secretariat and experts in data collection and analysis, including web searches and documentation preparation. Perform other tasks as required, such as meeting support, drafting reports, and updating UNECE databases.

Work Experience

Professional work experience is not required for this internship. However, a field of study closely related to the internship is necessary. Applicants must be students in their final year of a bachelor's, master's, or PhD program, or have completed such a program. Good knowledge of standard software applications, including MS Word, PowerPoint, and Teams, is expected.

Skills

Research and data analysis, report drafting, social media content creation, web search, data collection and analysis, meeting support, database updating, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Teams.

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