Programme Management Intern at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

The Intern will support the implementation of the programmatic activities of the SSPU and will be responsible for the following duties:

• Support implementation of SSPU activities with a focus on sustainable nutrients management and physical alteration and destruction of habitats (PADH).
• Assist in organizing and preparing workshops, meetings, and events, including logistics, background materials, and reporting.
• Contribute to the development of knowledge products and multimedia content (e.g. briefs, infographics, videos) to inform evidence-based dialogue on deep-sea minerals.
• Conduct desk research on emerging topics related to PADH (sand extraction, deep-sea minerals, noise pollution), including sustainable extraction practices, regulatory frameworks, and pollution prevention efforts.
• Identify and map key stakeholders and partners relevant to PADH and support engagement activities, including consultations and dialogues.
• Support resource mobilization by identifying funding opportunities, compiling donor intelligence, and contributing to concept notes and proposals.
• Assist in monitoring and reporting of results, including data collection, drafting inputs for reports, and tracking progress against indicators.
• Contribute to internal coordination across UNEP Divisions and regional offices, including preparation of briefs and meeting summaries.
• Support communication and outreach efforts, including drafting content for newsletters, social media, and web updates (incl. the webpage of the UNEP Working Group on Nitrogen), and assisting with campaign and event planning (incl. related to the seventh session of the United Nations Environment Assembly).
• Participate in relevant meetings and workshops, support preparation of presentations, and assist with note taking and follow-up actions.
• Provide general support to the SSPU team and its partnerships as needed.

Qualifications/special skills

• Are enrolled in a master's or in a Ph.D. programme; or
• Are enrolled in the final year of a bachelor's programme; or Are within one year after graduation from a Bachelor's, master's or Ph.D. programme. in the field of communications, public relations, languages, Information Technology, Graphic Design, or equivalent.
• Demonstrate pleasant interpersonal skills.
• Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, including a willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
• Have a keen interest in the work of the United Nations and has a personal commitment to the ideals of the UN Charter.