UNEP Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) Academic Engagement Taskforce Internship
Quick answer
UNEP FI is seeking an intern to support the follow-up phase of the Academic Engagement Taskforce internship, focusing on research and engagement activities. The role involves working remotely or in Geneva, Switzerland.
- Role
- UNEP Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) Academic Engagement Taskforce Internship
- Organization
- United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Finance Initiative (UNEP FI)
- Location
- Remote or in Geneva, Switzerland
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
Support the follow-up phase of the Academic Engagement Taskforce at UNEP FI, focusing on expanding academic engagement with banking and insurance teams, developing regional engagement formats, and publishing research questions.
What you'll do
- Support follow-up on Taskforce outcomes and next steps
- Expand academic engagement with banking and insurance teams
- Develop regional engagement formats
- Publish priority research questions and research briefs
- Design a researcher engagement window
- Support a webinar series and member outreach programme
What it takes
- Master’s degree student in Finance, Business Administration, Environmental Studies, or related themes
- Exposure to sustainable finance and/or financial institutions
- Excellent writing, critical thinking, and communication skills in English
- Familiarity with academic databases, citation tools, or data visualization tools
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the internship located?
The internship can be done remotely or in Geneva, Switzerland.
What are the compensation and benefits?
There is no financial remuneration for this internship. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions.
What qualifications are required?
Candidates must be a student in the final year of a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. program or have recently graduated with a related degree.
When is the application deadline?
Applications should be submitted by August 24, 2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Finance Initiative (UNEP FI)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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