Environment Affairs Intern

Core responsibilities:

• Develop infographics, attractive and interactive presentations of GHG projections/scenarios, and posters
• Support with the development of policy briefs and other outreach material
• Support the development of draft agendas, background documents, and related side events and exhibits during various conferences
• Assist the organization of webinars, online courses, and subregional and regional consultations and climate awareness on the SDG Help Desk

This role helps shape policy advocacy and support decision-making to address interconnected environmental challenges in the Asia-Pacific region, including climate change, air pollution, water resource management, and biodiversity loss, supporting the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Required qualifications:

• Applicants must be a student enrolled in a Master's or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Master's or Ph.D. Programme (those who have completed their studies at a Masters' level are preferred)
• Good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Teams
• Excellent communication skills (speaking and writing) in English are required
• Design software skills in development of infographics, posters, and publications are desirable

This internship is UNPAID. Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions.

The Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) is the most inclusive intergovernmental platform in the Asia-Pacific region, promoting cooperation among its 53 member States and 9 associate members in pursuit of solutions to sustainable development challenges.