The overall objective of the UNEP's Ecosystems Division is to support countries in conserving, restoring and sustainably managing their terrestrial, freshwater and marine ecosystems, the biodiversity they contain and the products and services they provide for human well-being and prosperity. Focusing on tackling climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution, across marine, coastal and aquatic ecosystems, the Marine and Freshwater Branch helps countries develop policies and programmes to respond to these challenges, while integrating linkages between poverty and the environment in development planning. Within the Marine and Freshwater Branch the intern’s responsibilities will support overall technical and coordination needs related to implementation of the Strategic Action Plan for the BBNJ Agreement.
Qualifications/special skills

Applicants must, at the time of application, meet one of the following requirements:
Are enrolled in a master’s or in a Ph.D. programme; or Are enrolled in the final year of a bachelor’s programme; or Are within one year after graduation from a Bachelor’s, master’s or Ph.D. programme. in Marine or Coastal Law, Ocean & Coastal Management, Marine Affairs, Ocean Governance, Marine Science, Social Science, Environmental Management, Environmental Science, International Development, Biology or related fields. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. In addition:
Demonstrate pleasant interpersonal skills.
Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
Have a keen interest in the work of the United Nations and has a personal commitment to the ideals of the UN Charter.
Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required.
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.