Intern (Climate Innovation and Montreal Protocol - Cross-Cutting, Finance and GESI-ESS)
Organizational Context
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is a specialized agency promoting industrial development for poverty reduction, inclusive globalization, and environmental sustainability. UNIDO's mission, aligned with the Lima, Abu Dhabi, and Riyadh Declarations, is to promote and accelerate inclusive and sustainable industrial development in Member States, supporting the 2030 Agenda and SDG-9. The organization focuses on fair supply chains, innovation, renewable energy, climate action, digitalization, gender equality, and private sector investment, utilizing technical cooperation, research, normative functions, and partnerships.
Job Purpose
To support the Accelerate-to-Demonstrate (A2D) Facility team in its operations, focusing on financing, procurement, due diligence, risk management, gender equality, social inclusion, and environmental and social safeguards, thereby contributing to UNIDO's climate innovation and sustainable industrial development initiatives.
Responsibilities
Assist the A2D Facility team with financing, procurement, due diligence, and risk management at both facility and project levels. Support activities related to gender equality, social inclusion (GESI), and environmental and social safeguards (ESS). Undertake cross-cutting tasks including administration, research, analysis, and ad hoc assignments. Participate in on-the-job training and learning opportunities within a large-scale UNIDO initiative.
Work Experience
No specific work experience is required, but knowledge of project administration or climate-related topics (climate, energy, environment, sustainability, international development) is desirable.
Skills
Required: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); experience with events and communications activities. Desirable: Knowledge of project administration or climate-related topics.