Internship Programme

The Environmental Law Programme (ELP) offers a limited number of internship positions for young professionals or recent university graduates interested in enhancing their knowledge and gaining practical experience in the field of international environmental law and sustainable development.

The ELP welcomes applications from qualified candidates to work for a period of six months on a full-time and unpaid basis at the headquarters of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) in Geneva, Switzerland. Applicants must demonstrate eagerness to learn about international environmental law and have an academic background in related fields.

Interns have the opportunity to make a valuable contribution towards UNITAR’s work and to gain work experience in the areas of international environmental law, sustainable development and project management. Interns are expected to assume a high level of responsibility, along with being highly committed and proactive. Depending on the level of experience, interns will be responsible for core tasks related to the courses administered by the ELP such as assisting in the management of training activities; organizing workshops; preparing reports and publications and managing databases. Training in international environmental law is the main component of the Internship.

Eligibility Criteria
 Postgraduate degree in international law, international relations, or political science.
 Interest in international environmental law and sustainable development.
 Interest in working with developing countries.

Required Competencies
 Communication: Ability to write in a clear and concise manner; effective oral communication is also important. Excellent knowledge of either English or French and a very good command of the other language. Ability to work in additional languages (particularly in Spanish) would be an advantage.
 Technological awareness: Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Access.
 Teamwork: Good interpersonal skills; ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment characterized by sensitivity and respect for diversity.