[UN DGC] Public Information Intern
Ente: UN DGC - Department of Global Communications
Scadenza: 2026-09-28
Paese: INTL
Descrizione
UNCTAD Internship in the Division on International Trade and Commodities UNCTAD - United Nations Conference on Trade and Development Open positions at UNCTAD Geneva ( Switzerland ) Internship Environment Show advice for this position Application deadline in 12 days : Friday 25 Sep 2026 at 03:59 UTC Open application form Contract This is a I-1 contract. It usually requires 0 years of experience , depending on education. More about I-1 contracts . Are you moving soon to Geneva, Switzerland? Super Logeur Yes Work Location in-person basis, remote or hybrid. Expected duration 05.10.26 - 04.04.27 Duties and Responsibilities The internship position is located in the UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The Internship Programme is unpaid and full-time, i.e., an intern is expected to work five days per week (40 hours). This internship positions is offered on an in-person basis, remote or hybrid. The internships will be located in the Trade, Environment, Climate Change and Sustainable Development Branch, Division on International Trade and Commodities (DITC). The internships will tentatively start on 5 October for six months. For in-person internships, interns must have a valid visa. All costs of travel, accommodation, medical insurance and living expenses must be covered by the intern. If the applicant works remotely, he/she shall have full access to a computer with a modern browser in which to run the latest version of Office 365 applications that will allow him/her to perform the tasks within the scope of the internship. The computer must have basic IT security best practices implemented. Under the supervision of the Project Officer, duties may include but are not limited to: Scientific, policy and data analysis: - Research and summarise scientific, technical and policy evidence on circular economy and trade, including sustainable materials, chemicals, plastics, waste and life cycle or alternatives assessments. - Compile, clean and analyse quantitative data using Python or R, including trade, non-tariff measure, materials and environmental data, and document methods so the analysis can be reproduced. - Support analysis of selected materials, chemicals and plastics of concern in traded products and value chains, including regulatory listings, hazards, alternatives, substitution, recycled content and waste streams. - Provide analytical and data inputs on standards, traceability, market access and other trade conditions affecting developing-country producers and circular value chains. - Prepare concise briefing notes, presentations, speeches and interventions translating technical evidence into clear messages for non-specialist audiences. - Use digital and AI-assisted tools where appropriate to support research, data handling, drafting and quality control, with substantive outputs verified against authoritative sources. Meeting and communications support: - Support preparations for Circular Economy Programme events, briefings and training, including stakeholder coordination, materials and follow-up. - Follow relevant UNCTAD and intergovernmental processes on circular economy and plastics and chemical pollution, and prepare concise meeting notes, summaries and related materials. - Help translate complex scientific, technical and policy content into accessible language in news items and other communication and outreach materials for diverse stakeholder groups. Technical cooperation/Capacity building: - Compile and analyse scientific, regulatory, trade and environmental evidence for technical cooperation proposals, reports and resource mobilisation activities. - Support the consolidation of SMEP evidence and the preparation of concept notes, results frameworks, training materials and other inputs for possible successor work. General: - Performs other related duties as required for the delivery of the workplan of the Trade, Environment, Climate Change and Sustainable Development Branch of DITC. - Undertakes on-the-job and other training activities (if available during the internship). More generally, interns shall: 1. Observe all applicable rules, regulations, instructions, procedures and directives of the Organization notwithstanding their status as described in section 4 of the UN Internship Programme Administrative Instructions ST/AI/2000/9 & ST/AI/2005/11. 2. Provide the receiving departments/offices with a copy of all materials prepared by them during the internship. The UN shall be entitled to all property rights, including but not limited to patents, copyrights and trademarks, with regard to material which bears a direct relation to or is made in consequence of, the services provided under the internship. At the request of the UN, the interns shall assist in securing such property rights and transferring them to the UN in compliance with the requirements of the applicable law. 3. Respect the impartiality and independence required of the UN and of the receiving department/office and shall not seek or accept instructi
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