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Sustainable Fiscal Policy and Public Finance InternNew

Position:InternDeadline:7 Sep 2026 (9 days left)Job ID:283584Posted on:28 Aug 2026 (1 day ago)
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Pay and conditions

Salary

Unpaid

Hardship

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Job Description

Contributes to UNEP's Economic and Fiscal Policy Unit through projects, research, advocacy and communications on green fiscal policy and public finance. The internship helps advance net-zero and nature-positive integration, analyse harmful subsidies and sustainable budgeting, and communicate practical fiscal-policy reforms for an inclusive green economy and Sustainable Development Goals.

Key Details

Department

Industry and Economy Division, Finance and Economics Branch

Position Details

Experience level

Student

Minimum experience

No prior experience required

Employment type

Internship

Arrangement

Onsite

Minimum education

Bachelor's degree

Contract duration

6 months

Language Requirements

Required

English

Preferred

Another official language

Summary of Responsibilities

  • Support project design, implementation, monitoring and reporting on sustainable fiscal policy and public finance
  • Conduct policy research and advocacy on harmful agricultural and fossil-fuel subsidies and sustainable budgeting
  • Support communications for UNEP's Economic and Fiscal Policy Unit and Green Fiscal Policy Network
  • Contribute to programme, policy and communications work requested by the unit
  • Assist work on net-zero and nature-positive integration

Role Requirements

  • Current graduate-school enrolment, final-year bachelor's enrolment, or graduation within the past year
  • Field of study closely related to the internship
  • Fluency in oral and written English

Desired Criteria

  • Degree in economics, environment, public policy, development or international relations
  • Previous work experience related to the green economy

Skills

Additional Information

  • United Nations internships are not financially remunerated
  • Interns are responsible for travel, visa, accommodation and living costs
  • Internships with the UN Secretariat have a maximum duration of six months

Source & verification

IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from UNEP Careers, on 28 Aug 2026.