Intern for Risk Management and Peacebuilding Section
United Nations Environment Programme · GENEVA · Apply by November 10, 2026
About this role
Work Location Geneva, Switzerland 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. Within UNEP’s Disasters and Conflicts Branch, the Risk Management and Peacebuilding Section delivers politically informed and context-specific analysis, policy advice, and programming aimed at supporting partners to prevent conflict, sustain peace, and build resilience to linked environmental, climate change and conflict crises. In 2017, UNEP and the European Union (EU) established a Partnership on Climate Change, Environment, and Security to support Member States to address climate and environmental risks contributing to instability in fragile and crisis-affected regions. The Partnership’s second phase (2024–2027) extends the original geographical scope, emphasizes empowering local actors as key agents of change, and strengthens their involvement through enhanced…