UNEP Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) Nature Internship
Organizational Context
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority. UNEP FI is a strategic partnership between the UN and over 500 financial institutions, driving the international sustainable finance agenda. This internship role sits within the UNEP FI Secretariat, focusing on initiatives to mainstream Nature Finance across financial actors.
Job Purpose
This internship aims to support the UNEP FI Secretariat in mainstreaming Nature Finance across financial actors. The role will contribute to exciting and cutting-edge initiatives, reporting to the team lead. Key focus areas include aligning financial flows with the Global Biodiversity Framework, supporting work on portfolio alignment, the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosure (TNFD), blue/ocean finance, food systems, and biodiversity credits. The intern will conduct desktop research, analyze data, and support project coordination and communication efforts to advance sustainable finance practices.
Responsibilities
Support internal work on aligning financial flows with the Global Biodiversity Framework, including portfolio alignment, TNFD, blue/ocean finance, food systems, and biodiversity credits. Conduct desktop research on nature and finance themes, analyzing metrics, indicators, data, project pipelines, and market developments. Collate information from various sources, including technical reports and industry publications, and monitor academic publications. Carry out applied research to draft presentations, briefing notes, and speaking points. Provide project coordination, administrative, and communications support, including tracking sheet maintenance and organizing/minuting calls. Undertake independent applied research on relevant topics as agreed with the supervisor. Support the programme and team on ad-hoc tasks and activities.
Work Experience
No professional work experience is required for this internship. However, a field of study closely related to the internship is necessary. Skills in data management and analysis, especially spatial applications, would be an advantage.
Skills
Strong quantitative and technical skills relevant to ecosystems and finance, risk, and sustainable finance. Excellent research, communication, and writing skills in English. High degree of motivation and self-organization. Data management and analysis skills (especially spatial applications) are advantageous.