Work Location

In-Person/Full-time (Incheon City)

Expected duration

3 – 6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

The internship opportunity at the ESCAP Subregional Office for East and North-East Asia (SRO-ENEA) located in Songdo, Incheon, Republic of Korea, spans a minimum duration of three months, with the possibility of extension up to six months as deemed necessary by the office. This internship is UNPAID and full-time. Interns work five days per week (40 hours) under the supervision of a designated staff member in their assigned team. Intern responsibilities will focus on supporting the North-East Asian Subregional Programme for Environmental Cooperation (NEASPEC), particularly in two key areas: Marine Protected Areas (MPA) and Low Carbon Cities (LCC). The intern will contribute to preparations for major activities planned for 2025. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: – Conducting desk research on relevant MPA topics to support drafting and preparing official documents under supervision; – Assisting with the copy editing of MPA study reports; – Supporting the preparation of the LCC booklet; – Providing logistical support to ensure smooth execution of meeting(s); and – Attending and summarizing meeting proceedings.

Qualifications/special skills

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. 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. Applicants must have good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint, Click or tap here to enter text and MS Teams. Ability to draft news articles and/or social media posts is desirable. Ability to design surveys and polls is desirable. Experience in organizing events such as conferences and workshops is desirable. Understanding of environmental and energy issues in the context of sustainable development is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat.

Additional Information

Not available.

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

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.