Sustainable Buildings Policy Intern

UN Secretariat; Paris; On-site; EUR 8,900 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) hosts the Secretariat of the Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction (GlobalABC) in Paris. This internship supports coordination, events, and policy development within the Buildings and Cooling Unit.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a Master's degree in relevant fields, with fluent English, and a keen interest in sustainable buildings and climate action within a UN context.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a graduate program (second degree or higher) or in final year; or have graduated within one year of the internship start date.
• Master's degree (completed or ongoing) in environmental policy, political science, international development, economics or related field preferred.
• Fluency in English is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement activities to promote sustainable buildings and construction through GlobalABC.
• Assist with preparation of online events, webinars, and major GlobalABC gatherings (including COP32).
• Support coordination of GlobalABC Hubs and Action Groups and ICBC activities.
• Aid in member outreach, maintain databases, and develop communications materials such as presentations, articles, and website content.
• Prepare meeting notes and assist team members with various unit activities.

Skills

Event coordination

Communication materials development

Database management

Meeting note preparation

Teamwork

Education

Master's degree preferred in environmental policy / related field

Ongoing or completed Bachelor's with graduate studies

Tools

Presentations (PowerPoint)

Newsletter creation

Job description

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) hosts the Secretariat of the Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction (GlobalABC) in Paris. This internship supports coordination, events, and policy development within the Buildings and Cooling Unit.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a Master's degree in relevant fields, with fluent English, and a keen interest in sustainable buildings and climate action within a UN context.