Intern - Natural Resources Management, Climate Change, and Disaster Risk Reduction
Quick answer
UNDP is offering an unpaid internship in Lao PDR for a candidate to support disaster risk reduction initiatives through technical monitoring and communication activities.
- Role
- Intern - Natural Resources Management, Climate Change, and Disaster Risk Reduction
- Organization
- UNDP
- Location
- Lao PDR
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- Not specified (Unpaid)
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The UNDP Lao PDR is seeking an intern to support the Natural Resources Management, Climate Change, and Disaster Risk Reduction (NRM, CC & DRR) Unit. The role involves technical monitoring of evacuation shelter construction and providing visibility and communication support for disaster risk reduction initiatives. The ideal candidate will assist with project reporting, content creation, and stakeholder coordination.
What you'll do
- Monitor construction of evacuation shelters and provide technical feedback
- Draft internal and external communication materials (minutes, reports, presentations)
- Develop content for social media, press releases, and newsletters
- Create visual assets using Canva or Adobe tools
- Coordinate with stakeholders to collect success stories and testimonials
- Support other disaster-related initiatives within the unit
What it takes
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or International Development
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
- Experience with graphic design software (Canva/Adobe)
- Fluency in English
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Interest in environmental issues and disaster risk reduction
What you'll bring
How we treat you
None (Unpaid internship)
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The internship is based in Lao PDR.
What is the compensation for this role?
This is an unpaid internship; all expenses are borne by the intern.
What are the key qualifications required?
Candidates should have a degree in engineering, architecture, or international development and be proficient in English and graphic design tools.
How can I apply for this role?
The application process is not specified with a deadline; please refer to the official UNDP portal.
How to apply
Apply directly on UNDP's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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