Legal Internship [Environmental Affairs] at United Nations ESCAP: Apply by October 18!

United Nations ESCAP invites applications for an unpaid Environmental Affairs Internship in Bangkok. Apply by October 18.

About United Nations ESCAP

The Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) is a United Nations intergovernmental platform serving 53 member States and nine associate members. It supports inclusive, resilient and sustainable development through policy knowledge, technical assistance and capacity building.

About the Opportunity

United Nations ESCAP is recruiting an Environment Affairs Intern in its Environment and Development Policy Section. The work covers environmental governance and policies addressing climate change, air pollution, water resources, nature-based solutions and marine resources. The job opening ID is 285762.

Mode & Location

The position is listed as in-person and full-time in Bangkok, Thailand. The detailed description requires interns to undertake at least part of the internship in Bangkok.

Duration & Working Hours

The duties section states a duration of four to six months. Interns work five days per week, totalling 35 hours, under a staff member’s supervision.

Remuneration & Expenses

The internship is unpaid. Travel, visa, accommodation and living expenses are borne by interns or their sponsoring institutions. Selected candidates may need appropriate visa and work authorisation.

Deadline

Applications close on 18 October 2026.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate programme, or the final academic year of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• The field of study must relate closely to the internship. Professional work experience is not required.
• Good knowledge of MS Word, PowerPoint and Teams is required.
• Fluency in spoken and written English is required; another official UN language is an advantage.
• Design, video production, news or social media writing, and survey design skills are desirable.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Conduct research, collect data and support analysis for knowledge products.
• Prepare infographics, greenhouse-gas projections or scenarios, presentations and posters.
• Support policy briefs and outreach materials.
• Help prepare conference agendas, background documents, side events and exhibits.
• Assist with webinars, online courses, consultations and climate awareness activities.

Application Procedure

Apply through the United Nations Inspira portal for job opening 285762 by 18 October 2026. Applicants can sign in or create an account through the portal. United Nations ESCAP’s recruitment process does not charge application, interview, processing or training fees.