Intern - Executive Office of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions
Organizational Context
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) hosts the Basel, Rotterdam, and Stockholm (BRS) Conventions Secretariat. The Executive Office (EO) of the BRS Secretariat provides strategic, coordination, and administrative support to the Executive Secretary. The EO facilitates organizational planning, decision-making, inter-unit coordination, and stakeholder engagement, supporting the global environmental agenda.
Job Purpose
This internship offers practical exposure to international organization operations and multilateral environmental agreement secretariats. The intern will support the Executive Office in research, information analysis, coordination, documentation, and organizational planning. This role contributes to the effective functioning of the Executive Office by assisting with various tasks, including meeting support and document preparation. The experience aims to develop the intern's analytical, organizational, and professional skills while contributing to the BRS Conventions' objectives.
Responsibilities
The intern will conduct background research on policy and programmatic issues, compiling and summarizing information from various sources. Responsibilities include assisting in the preparation of background notes and briefing materials. The role involves supporting the organization of internal and external meetings, preparing agendas, and compiling meeting materials. The intern will also assist in preparing meeting summaries, following up on action points, and organizing documentation for engagements with Parties and partners. Additionally, the intern will provide logistical and administrative support for meetings and events, and draft reports, presentations, and other substantive documents.
Work Experience
Professional work experience is not required for this internship. However, experience conducting academic research, preparing written assignments, and participating in collaborative activities such as university projects or volunteer initiatives is desirable.
Skills
Research and analysis, information compilation and summarization, organizational planning, coordination, documentation, drafting reports and presentations, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and communication skills.