Intern - UNEP/MAP Programme of Work and Budget 2026-2027

About the role

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) offers six internship positions in the Barcelona Convention Secretariat, within the Mediterranean Action Plan Coordinating Unit of the Ecosystems Division, based in Athens, Greece. The internship supports UNEP/MAP in implementing the Programme of Work and Budget for 2026-2027 under the guidance of programme management officers. It provides practical experience in environmental governance, sustainable development and policy research, and lasts about 6 months.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct research, collect information and contribute to policy analysis and programme activities.
• Support the implementation, coordination and follow-up of programmes, strategies, plans and initiatives.
• Help plan, prepare and organize meetings, workshops, events and other activities.
• Support coordination, communication and engagement with stakeholders and partners.
• Monitor progress, follow up on agreed actions and maintain records and documentation.
• Help prepare correspondence, reports, briefing notes, presentations and other official documents.
• Collect, review and consolidate programme information and data, and help manage databases and contact lists.
• Provide administrative and logistical support for programme implementation.

Required profile

• Enrolled in a graduate programme, or finishing the final year of a first university degree (minimum Bachelor's level), or a university graduate who starts within one year of graduation.
• A field of study closely related to the internship is required; preferred areas include International Relations, Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, Political Science, Public Policy, Governance, Marine/Environmental Sciences or similar.
• No professional work experience is required.
• Fluency in English and working knowledge of French.

Preferred skills

• Digital literacy, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) for briefs, notes and presentations.
• Strong interest in UNEP's mandate, knowledge-sharing and capacity-building work.
• Organizational, analytical and communication skills, and the ability to work with diverse colleagues and stakeholders.

Interns are not paid by the United Nations; travel, visa, accommodation and living costs are the responsibility of the intern or their sponsor. The United Nations does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.