Home-Based Internship: Communications and Research Intern at UNDP for 2025. Apply Now!

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Home-Based Internship: Communications and Research Intern at UNDP for 2025. Apply Now!

Job Identification: 26241
Job Schedule: Full time
Locations: Home Based New York, United States
Agency: UNDP
Contract Duration: 6 months
Deadline: 05/17/2025, 05:59 AM

Are you looking to make a meaningful impact? UNDP is offering a home-based Communications and Research Internship for 2025. This is a wonderful chance to gain experience while contributing to vital global initiatives. Apply now. The intern will be under the overall guidance of the Global Lead for UNDP’s Global Plastics Offer and the direct supervision of the team’s Policy and Technical Specialists. The C&W Hub is seeking a Communications and Research Intern to support the team’s work related to plastic pollution.

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Responsibilities

Research and Analysis (40%)

Conduct literature review on plastic applications and lifecycle management, and emerging innovations and scenario-based solutions to reduce plastic pollutions;
Conduct evidence reviews on regulatory policies, market-based instruments, voluntary and informational strategies applied towards addressing plastic pollution;
Support reviewing the active plastics and waste portfolio and identify compelling country-level projects;
Research and identify good practices to showcase in knowledge products, including digital and AI tools.
Research on strategies and actions on reducing plastic pollution by multinationals.

Communication and Knowledge Management (40%)

Contribute to the team’s communications and advocacy strategy;
Draft compelling communications and knowledge products, including blogs/stories, brochures, newsletters, social media assets and PowerPoint presentations;
Identify thought leaders in youth and influencers across different thematic areas;
Compile the latest research and draft thematic overviews;
Support knowledge exchange through different formats (i.e. webinar series, expert consultations, event briefs).

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Administrative (20%)

Support the preparation of team meetings and brainstorming sessions;
Assist in maintaining and updating team calendars and distribution lists;
Provide administrative and logistical support for organizing workshops, conferences, and other events.

Institutional Arrangements:

The intern will be home-based;
The intern will report to and be directly supervised by a Technical and Policy Specialist, under the overall guidance of the Global Lead, UNDP Global Plastics Offer.

Requirements

Education:

Field of study: communication, journalism, marketing, environmental sciences, natural resources management, sustainability management, environment and development, development studies, or related.
Candidates must meet one of the following educational requirements:
Currently enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher) or;
Currently enrolled in a final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent) or;
Graduated with a university degree – and if selected, must start the internship within one year after graduation.

Please provide the following documents to be considered:

CV;
Motivational letter detailing why you would like to take this internship and why you are interested in working on plastic pollution and with UNDP;
If available, please submit samples showcasing communications or knowledge products you have worked on (reports, research articles, blogs, videos, graphics, social media posts, etc.).
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview.

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