UNEP Textile Initiative Intern

The internship supports the UNEP Textile Initiative by assisting in technical, research, coordination, and communication activities related to sustainable textiles and circular fashion. The intern will gain hands-on experience in sustainable textile practices and UN system operations, contributing to project activities, research, communications, and event coordination.

Responsibilities

• Support the UNEP Textile Initiative through technical, research, coordination, and communication activities.
• Assist in country-level project activities including learning about life cycle approaches and circularity in textiles.
• Review project deliverables and support project management processes.
• Develop skills in research and analysis on topics such as chemicals in textiles and fashion consumption trends.
• Contribute to communications and event coordination through newsletters, campaigns, and organization of international events.
• Work five days per week (35 hours) under the direction of the supervisor and in cooperation with other staff of the division.

Requirements

• A degree programme in fashion or textiles with some focus on sustainability, or a degree programme in international relations, social sciences, business studies, or a related field, with some focus on sustainable textiles.
• Applicants must at the time of application meet one of the following: a. Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher) in communication, media studies, journalism; b. Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent); c. Have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation.
• Be computer literate in standard software applications.
• Have demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter.
• Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, including willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
• No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme.
• Training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during the internship.

Skills

• Sustainable Textiles
• Circular Fashion
• Research
• Project Coordination
• Communication
• Media Studies
• Journalism
• Standard Software Applications
• Cross-Cultural Communication
• UN System Knowledge

Languages

English, French