Sustainable Fiscal Policy and Public Finance Intern

About the role

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) seeks a motivated intern to support its Finance and Economics Branch in advancing sustainable fiscal policy and public finance initiatives within the Green Economy Initiative.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in project design, implementation, monitoring, and reporting on net‑zero, nature‑positive integration, and sustainable fiscal policy.
• Support policy research and advocacy on harmful subsidies, sustainable budgeting, and green fiscal reforms.
• Contribute to communications efforts for UNEP’s Economic and Fiscal Policy Unit and the Green Fiscal Policy Network.
• Provide general support to the unit’s programmatic, policy, and communications needs.

Required profile

• Enrollment in a graduate program, final year of a bachelor’s program, or recent graduate (within one year).
• Degree in economics, environment, public policy, development, international relations or related field.
• Interest or prior experience in green economy issues; professional experience not required.
• Fluency in written and spoken English; knowledge of French required; additional UN language (e.g., Spanish) desirable.