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Executive Support and Engagement

United Nations Climate Change

Work from home

Start Date

1 Feb - 13 Mar' 21

Duration

6 Months

Stipend

Not provided

APPLY BY

29 Apr' 21

19 applicants

The objective of the internship programme is to provide a framework through which students from diverse academic backgrounds may be assigned to the UNFCCC-secretariat to enhance their educational experience through practical work assignments. It allows selected candidates to gain insight into the work of the United Nations and provides assistance and training in various professional fields..

About the work from home job/internship

Selected intern's day-to-day responsibilities include:

1. Assist the Executive Support and Engagement unit in the preparations for internal and external activities of the Executive Secretary
2. Assist in the preparation of the Executive Secretary s outreach activities by providing research support and drafting of briefing material, or reports as needed
3. Assists meetings, including the preparation of background information and taking notes.
4. Assist in the preparation of briefing books or other materials as needed.
5. Draft, edit and proofread documents of different nature.
6. Use electronic databases and spreadsheets for compiling information pertinent to the Executive Secretary outreach activities
7. Other tasks as defined by the Executive Support and Engagement unit

Skill(s) required

English Proficiency (Spoken) English Proficiency (Written)

Earn certifications in these skills

Learn Business Communication

Who can apply

Only those candidates can apply who:

1. are available for the work from home job/internship

2. are available for duration of 6 months

3. have relevant skills and interests

Added requirements

1. Candidates must be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree (minimum Bachelor's degree or equivalent) or a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher) at a recognized university at the time of application and during the entire period of internship.

2. Studies in the field of communication or journalism, design, public relations with a good understanding of climate change, are preferred.

3. Candidates with skills in infographics, photography and videography, communications including social media are preferred.

4. Studies in the field of public policy, public relations or political science/international relations are preferred.

5. Candidates must be fluent in English (both oral and written) and have strong writing skills. Knowledge of an additional UN language is an asset.

Editor’s note

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About United Nations Climate Change

Website

The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is the focus of the political process to address Climate Change. The Convention secretariat supports the Convention, the Kyoto Protocol, and the Paris Agreement through a range of activities, including substantive and organizational support to meetings of the Parties.
The Executive Division leads the secretariat in its response to the needs of the Parties, ensuring overall coherence and providing strategic direction.