Job Opening
Job Opening ID: 274312
Job Network : -
Job Family : Environmental Affairs
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : GENEVA
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Mar 17, 2026
Deadline : Apr 5, 2026
Details:https://careers.un.org/jobSearchDescription/274312?languag=&language=en
Work Location
Geneva/Remote
Expected duration
6 months
Duties and Responsibilities
1) Assist the UNEP FI HR focal point in ensuring Consultant and Intern Terms of Reference are at the required level before submission to Administrative Officer. Ensure due process is followed in reviewing applications who have applied through INSPIRA for consultancies or Internships. Assists in collating all the required paperwork for submitting Consultant and Intern requests to Head of Branch or Head of Division for approval. 2) Assists in liaising with interns and consultants to ensure they submit all the required paperwork to have them enrolled in their respective areas (ie: HR Minimaster / Banking forms for UMOJA / CDL cards etc). Assist in helping get consultants and interns set up and 'on-board' in the office by working with ICTS to ensure desk / computer / phone are set up. 3) Assist the HR focal points in collating the required paperwork to HR approving Officer so that contracts can be issued. Help maintain HR files both hard and soft copy and ensure all files are up-to-date with all the required signed copies / approvals etc. Assist the respective focal points in collating the required paperwork to make payment to consultants when required. 4) Coordinate with consultants and team leads to ensure due record of monthly deliverables and activities. Assist in processing consultant payroll in Umoja. 5) Assist FI Administration with their invoicing process, by tracking invoices, filing the required paperwork and assisting in following up with member institution if and when required. 6) Take the initiative in organizing intern meeting with the head of unit, internal weekly coaching sessions, and additional briefings if and when required. 7) Undertake additional Administrative duties if and when required. It may include but is not limited to: assist the UNEP FI Travel focal point in ensuring Staff / Consultant / Meeting Participant travel requests are at the required level before submission to Administrative Officer for approval. Assist in collating all the required paperwork for Travel Approvals / Travel Requests / Travel Expense Reports / Mission Reports. The candidate should have strong administrative skills, and a sound knowledge of the field of Human Resources. Excellent research, communication and writing skills in English, as well as a high degree of motivation and self-organization are required.
Qualifications/special skills
Applicants must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements: a. Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); b. Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent); c. Have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation. Final year undergraduate or master’s degree student in Business Administration, Human Resources or a related area, or recently graduated (candidates are eligible for this position up to one year after the graduation date). The intern must be able to show proof of enrolment or of graduation date if selected for this position. Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required. Please explain how you meet this criterion. Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PH.D. Programme. Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another UN Language is desirable.
Additional Information
1. A Completed application (Personal History Profile) and Cover Note, through the UN careers Portal. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. The Cover Note must include: - Title of the degree you are currently pursuing - Graduation Date - IT skills and programmes you are proficient in - Explain why you are the best candidate for this specific internship Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme, ensure to include all past work experience (if any). 2. Proof of enrollment from current University (if not graduated). 3. A copy of the degree certificate (if you have already graduated). No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship. Assessment Potential candidates will be contacted by the hiring manager directly for further consideration. Special Notice Your application for this internship must include: 1. A Completed application (Candidate Profile) through the UN careers Portal. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. In your Personal History Profile (CP), be sure to include all past work experiences, IT Skills, and three references. 2.Proof of enrollment (click on link to access and attach to your application: http://unon.org/content/internship-programme) List the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in using, and Explain why you are the best candidate for the internship and what you hope to gain from the internship. 3. A certified copy of degree certificate (if you have already graduated). Due to a high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.
Intern Specific text
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. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.
No Fee
联合国环境规划署，简称“环境署”，是联合国系统内负责全球环境事务的牵头部门和权威机构，环境署激发、提倡、教育和促进全球资源的合理利用并推动全球环境的可持续发展。1972年12月15日，联合国大会作出建立环境规划署的决议。1973年1月，作为联合国统筹全世界环保工作的组织，联合国环境规划署（United Nations Environment Programme，简称UNEP）正式成立。环境规划署的临时总部设在瑞士日内瓦，后于同年10月迁至肯尼亚首都内罗毕。环境规划署是一个业务性的辅助机构，它每年通过联合国经济和社会理事会向大会报告自己的活动。
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