Regional Coordination Internship – Latin America & Caribbean

About the role

The United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) is seeking an intern to support its Regional Coordination Team for Latin America and the Caribbean. The role will assist in promoting sustainable finance practices across the region, working closely with UNEP FI members, consultants and global partners.

Key responsibilities

• Support engagement with LAC members and stakeholders, facilitating knowledge exchange, best‑practice sharing and assistance with sustainability commitments such as PRB, PSI and NZ Alliances.
• Organise and coordinate meetings, prepare minutes, manage follow‑ups and develop presentation materials, providing translations in Spanish and/or Portuguese as needed.
• Assist in designing, promoting and executing communications for regional events, webinars and trainings.
• Contribute to the implementation of regional projects, including rollout planning, coordination and delivery of deliverables.

Required profile

• Enrolled in a graduate programme, final year of a bachelor programme, or recent graduate (within one year of graduation).
• Studies in economics, political science, sustainability, environmental studies, development studies, business administration or finance.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Spanish; knowledge of Portuguese is desirable.
• Proof of enrolment or graduation date must be provided.