Urban Food Systems Intern
Organizational Context
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), based in Paris, addresses global environmental issues and coordinates environmental policy. The Subnational Climate Action Unit, within UNEP's Climate Change Division, focuses on sustainable urban development, including urban food systems. This internship supports the Urban Food Systems and Food Waste workstream.
Job Purpose
This internship aims to support the coordination and implementation of activities promoting sustainable urban food systems and reducing food loss and waste at national and sub-national levels. The intern will contribute to UNEP's efforts in sustainable urban development, assisting in research, planning joint activities with partners, tracking global food systems processes, and developing communications content. The role is crucial for advancing UNEP's mandate in environmental policy and sustainable urban solutions, particularly within the context of climate change and the New Urban Agenda.
Responsibilities
The intern will assist in coordinating daily operations for UNEP-led coalitions and communities of practice focused on food systems and food waste, including organizing meetings and preparing reports. Responsibilities include contributing to environmental and GHG impact assessments related to food waste, analyzing data, and informing policy development. The role involves assisting in planning and implementing joint activities with UN agencies, civil society, cities, and private sector partners. Additionally, the intern will track key global food systems processes, support advocacy events, liaise with task teams, conduct research on sustainable food systems policies, and develop communications content for websites and newsletters.
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. Candidates must meet specific university enrollment or recent graduation criteria.
Skills
Research and analysis, policy development support, project coordination, communication content creation, data analysis, event organization, stakeholder liaison, computer literacy in standard software, keen interest in UN work, cross-cultural interaction.