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COP coordination intern

UNEPGeneva, Switzerland
Category | Grade:Intern | I-1Deadline:14 Aug 2026Job ID:281868Posted on:31 Jul 2026
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Overview

Support preparations for the 2027 conferences of the Parties to the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm conventions by formatting documents, drafting correspondence, organizing meetings and side events, preparing outreach content and assisting chairs, negotiators and COP coordinators.

Department: Governance Branch, Secretariat of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm conventions

Languages

Required: English

Desired: Another UN language

Minimum Experience

No minimum listed

Estimated Salary

Not available

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and format meeting documents and reports
  • Draft letters, presentations and training materials
  • Organize preparatory meetings, webinars and side events
  • Develop outreach materials and web content
  • Compile chairs notes and support meeting training
  • Assist COP coordinators with conference preparations

Requirements

  • Current or completed qualifying university study under UN internship eligibility rules
  • Field of study closely related to the internship
  • Fluency in spoken and written English

Skills

Document preparationEvent coordinationProfessional writingWeb content developmentMeeting supportInternational environmental governance

Tools

Word processing toolsPresentation softwareWeb content tools

Additional info

  • Internship is unpaid and travel, visa, accommodation and living costs are the responsibility of the intern