Apply for the UNFCCC Internship at the Response subdivision, Adaptation division

Application Deadline: 31 July 2024

Apply for the UNFCCC Internship at the Response subdivision, Adaptation division

Background

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.

This UNFCCC Internship position (remote or in-person) is in the Response subdivision which consists of two units, the Least Developed Countries Expert Group (LEG) and national adaptation plans (NAP) Unit and the Loss and Damage Unit. The LEG and NAP Unit facilitates the work of the LEG and the overall support to countries on the formulation and implementation of NAPs, including the provision of technical
guidance and support through various technical products, outreach and workshops. The Loss and Damage Unit supports the Warsaw International Mechanism for Loss and Damage associated with Climate Change Impacts (WIM) and its Executive Committee (ExCom) and five thematic expert groups.

Objective of the UNFCCC internship and responsibilities

The intern will perform a range of activities related to knowledge management and general technical
support tasks in either the LEG&NAP unit or the WIM ExCom unit, including but not limited to:

• Carry out web-based research and literature review on specific topics to support the preparation of knowledge products, mandated documents and outreaching/information material;
• Undertake research on thematic areas related to NAPs including and in alignment with the global goal on adaptation;
• Maintain, update, and where needed, develop, databases and other online material with the
  information provided by country teams and partner organizations in the context of the formulation and implementation of NAPs;
• Maintain, update, and, where needed, develop databases and other online material with the information provided by stakeholders in the context of the implementation of the workplan of the Executive Committee of the Warsaw International Mechanism and that of the plans of action of the thematic expert groups;
• Support the team in updating relevant webpages and support in developing communication materials on assigned topics;
• Participate in and assist any meetings and events organized under the respective workstream;
• Participate in activities of the Adaptation Division, including attending staff meetings, with a view to gaining understanding and insights into issues under other adaptation workstreams, the workings of the UNFCCC and its organizational culture;
• Assist in activities requested by Response subdivision manager and Adaptation Division director, as needed

Minimum requirements

• 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.
• Candidates must be fluent in English (both oral and written) and have strong writing and note-taking skills. Knowledge of additional UN languages is an asset.
• Preference is given to candidates studying in the fields of economics, development studies, environmental sciences, international relations, or other related fields with good understanding of climate change and its negotiating process.
• Studies in topics related to climate change (such as ecology, environmental studies, political science, law, anthropology, economics, finance, sustainable development, international relations, or a related discipline) or communications are an asset.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills are required.
• The ability to work in a multicultural and multi-disciplinary environment is an asset.
• Skills in infographics, photography and videography, and communications, including social media, are assets.

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