Intern – Executive Office of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions
United Nations Environment Programme · GENEVA · Apply by November 2, 2026
About this role
Work Location In-Person Full-time Expected duration 6 months Duties and Responsibilities 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 Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm (BRS) Conventions are multilateral environmental agreements that share the common objective of protecting human health and the environment from hazardous chemicals and wastes. The Basel Convention addresses the environmentally sound management of hazardous wastes throughout their lifecycle. The Rotterdam Convention promotes shared responsibility in the international trade of hazardous chemicals and pesticides. The Stockholm Convention protects human health and the environment from persistent organic pollutants by reducing and ultimately eliminating their production, use, and release. The internship is located in the Executive Office (EO) of the BRS Secretariat. The Executive Office provides strategic, coordination, and…