Programme Support – Public Policy Intern
Category | Grade:Intern | I-1Deadline:5 Aug 2026Job ID:281550Posted on:22 Jul 2026
Overview
Research national environmental policy instruments and recent COP decisions for the Convention on Biological Diversity, map synergies across the Rio Conventions, prepare briefs and comparative analyses, draft technical inputs and support Joint Liaison Group meetings and workshops.
Department: Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity
Languages
Required: English
Desired: Arabic, French, Russian or Spanish
Job Areas
- Climate, Environment & Sustainability
- Policy & International Affairs
Minimum Experience
No minimum listed
Estimated Salary
Not available
Responsibilities
- Research national policy instruments across the Rio Conventions
- Analyse recent COP decisions for cooperation mandates
- Prepare analytical summaries, briefs and comparative matrices
- Support Joint Liaison Group research and meeting materials
- Draft reports, technical papers and presentations
- Help organize workshops, side events and consultations
Requirements
- Qualifying university enrolment or graduation under UN internship rules
- Field of study closely related to environmental policy, law, science, climate or sustainable development
- Standard office-software proficiency
- Fluent written and spoken English
Skills
Environmental policy researchCOP decision analysisComparative policy analysisBriefing preparationTechnical draftingEvent coordination
Tools
Standard office software
Additional info
- Montreal or remote
- Unpaid internship
- Full-time, 35–40 hours per week
- Travel, visa, accommodation and living costs are the intern's responsibility