UNEP Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) Internship for APAC Regional Team

The internship supports the APAC Regional Team of the UNEP Finance Initiative by providing administrative support, conducting research on financial markets, and assisting in capacity-building activities. The role involves scheduling meetings, organizing documents, and supporting training programmes to promote sustainable finance.

Responsibilities

• Support administrative tasks, including scheduling meetings, taking minutes, and organizing documents to ensure smooth operational flow.
• Conduct research on financial markets and data analysis to inform strategic decision-making processes.
• Assist in the implementation of capacity building initiatives, supporting training programmes, coordination during events/training and resource allocation to enhance team performance.
• Support APAC Regional Team members across different functions and tasks.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher) or be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent) or have graduated with a university degree and commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation.
• Bachelor's or graduate student with an academic background in environment, sustainability, nature, or biodiversity, combined with a strong research background and an interest in or understanding of sustainable finance.
• Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience.
• Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PH.D. Programme.
• Fluency in oral and written English is required.
• Knowledge of Chinese is desirable.
• Selected candidates will be required to provide proof of enrolment or expected graduation date.
• Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations.
• Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions.
• Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization.

Skills

• Sustainable Finance
• Environmental Research
• Financial Markets Research
• Capacity Building
• Administrative Support
• Meeting Scheduling
• Document Organization
• Training Program Support
• Research Methodology
• Report Writing

Languages

English, French, Chinese