The Finance Unit’s mandate is to mobilize and accelerate investments to increase the ambition for climate mitigation action and climate resilient development through a just energy transition, thereby supporting countries’ shift to a low-carbon development pathway.  Under the direct supervision of the Head of Finance Unit, the intern will be responsible for the following tasks:  

• Support the implementation of the various on­going Unit programmes, including the Mediterranean Investment Sustainable Energy Facility (MISEF), Seed Capital Assistance Facility (SCAF) and EmPower II (see www.unep.org/climatechange/finance).
• Support the development of presentations for meetings with prospective partners and development of project proposals for various activities undertaken by the Finance Unit. The Intern will also support the development of analysis, briefings, minutes, and presentations for global, regional, and national workshops and seminars.
• Research and analysis in preparation for publications with project partners (governments, academic institutions, and environmental organizations) to develop best practices and policy recommendations.
• Support development of communication outreach material, including both print and online media.
• When required, the Intern will also support the general organization of events, including sending of invitations to participants/speakers, developing agendas, and printing of materials.

• Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
  • (a) be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
  • (b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent).
• Preferred Area of Study: Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Finance, International Relations, Environmental Policy, Economics, Development or a related field.
• Fully proficient computer skills and use of web-based platforms and relevant software e.g. word processing, PowerPoint, excel, internal databases, Internet etc.
• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable.