Sustainable Fiscal Policy and Public Finance Intern
Organizational Context
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the global voice for the environment, promoting sustainable development. Its Industry and Economy Division, specifically the Finance and Economics Branch, focuses on the intersection of economics, trade, finance, and the environment. The Economic and Fiscal Policy Unit (EFPU) within this branch supports countries in implementing green fiscal policies to achieve Sustainable Development Goals.
Job Purpose
This internship within UNEP's Economic and Fiscal Policy Unit (EFPU) in Geneva aims to support global efforts in green fiscal policy reforms. The role contributes to advising countries on how fiscal policies can foster an inclusive green economy and advance Sustainable Development Goals. The intern will assist in project design, implementation, monitoring, and reporting, as well as policy research and advocacy on topics like harmful subsidies and sustainable budgeting. The position also involves supporting communication efforts for UNEP EFPU and the Green Fiscal Policy Network, contributing to the unit's overall programmatic, policy, and communication needs.
Responsibilities
The intern will support programmatic tasks for projects focused on net-zero and nature-positive integration, sustainable fiscal policy, and public finance. This includes assisting with project design, implementation, monitoring, and reporting. Additionally, the role involves supporting policy research and advocacy related to sustainable fiscal policy and public policy, with a focus on harmful subsidies (agriculture, fossil fuels) and sustainable budgeting. The intern will also contribute to the communication efforts of UNEP EFPU and the Green Fiscal Policy Network, and provide general support for the unit's programmatic, policy, and communication needs, as well as other requested activities.
Work Experience
While professional work experience is not required for this UN Internship Programme, a field of study closely related to the internship is necessary. Previous experience with green economy issues would be an advantage.
Skills
Policy research and advocacy, project support (design, implementation, monitoring, reporting), communication support, understanding of sustainable fiscal policy, public finance, green economy principles, harmful subsidies, and sustainable budgeting.