United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC): Internship Programme
The objective of the internship programme is to provide a framework through which graduate and postgraduate students from diverse academic backgrounds may be assigned to the UNFCCC to enhance their educational experience through practical work assignments. It allows selected candidates to gain insight into the work of the United Nations and provides assistance and training in various professional fields.
Listing Details
Organization Name
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
Organization Mandate
Over a decade ago, most countries joined an international treaty -- the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) -- to begin to consider what can be done to reduce global warming and to cope with whatever temperature increases are inevitable. The UNFCCC secretariat supports all institutions involved in this process.
Address
Haus Carstanjen, Bonn, Germany
Address 2
Martin-Luther-King-Strasse 8, 53175
Telephone
(49) (228) 815-1000
Non-profit organization?
No
Countries
Regions
Duration
1-3 months, 3-6 months
Age (max)
90
Price range
n/a
Application process and requirements
Eligibility requirements i) Candidates should be enrolled in a recognized university course of study. ii) Applicants should be able to work in English. ii) An undergraduate degree should have been completed with work on a graduate degree in progress. iii) Studies should be in fields related to the work of the secretariat including economics, environmental sciences, international law, international relations, natural sciences, political science, and public administration. Applications should include the following: * a recent Curriculum Vitae; * an explanatory paper indicating the reason for requesting an internship and intended goals to be achieved if selected.
Language
English
Funding information
These positions are unpaid.
Student status required?
Yes
Type of student status required
Qualifications required
Undergraduate Degree