Sustainable Fiscal Policy and Public Finance InternNew
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
Job Areas
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.