Environmental Law and Governance Intern at United Nations Environment Programme

Nairobi, Kenya (In-Person Full-Time)

6 months

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. The Law Division carries out UNEP’s functions in the field of environmental law, governance, and related policy issues, including those related to Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs). The Law Division also leads UNEP's role as secretariat to the Fifth Montevideo Programme on the Development and Periodic Review of Environmental Law (Montevideo Programme V), to promote the environmental rule of law, strengthen the related capacities in countries, and contribute to the environmental dimension of the 2030 Agenda for sustainable development. This internship is located in the Law Division in Nairobi. Under the direct supervision of a relevant staff member, the interns will work with and learn from a team of experienced professionals in the area of environmental law and governance, and contribute to its progressive development. The interns are expected to: • Carry out and prepare research briefs on substantive matters, including on rules of procedure, legal affairs or other environmental law and governance issues. • Assist in the development of institutional capacities in countries to support implementation of environmental legislation and compliance with MEAs. • Prepare written summaries and/or make oral presentations of research topics, including briefing notes and reports. • Contribute to the finalization of key publications on environmental law and governance and to any communication material promoting the Division's work, including through research, drafting and editing. • Assist in the organization and support of training events, meetings and workshops that are organized by the Division through, e.g., preparing the agenda, compiling materials, making presentations, taking notes and related tasks. • Support intergovernmental processes, as needed. • Help monitor, manage, and support UNEP online knowledge platforms. • Undertake such other tasks as may be assigned by the Director, Head of Branches and other relevant Officers within the Division.

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat.