Overview
Internship Assignment
Human Resources Subdivision
Protocol Team
Application Announcement Expected Duration of Modality
deadline number start date assignment
25 June 2026 26/Intern24/HR As soon as Six months On-site
Protocol possible
Organizational context
The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is the focus of the political
process to address Climate Change. The UNFCCC secretariat supports the Convention, its Kyoto
Protocol, and the Paris Agreement through a range of activities, including substantive and
organizational support to meetings of the Parties and the implementation of commitments. It is a
dynamic organization working in a politically challenging environment to help resolve one of the
defining issues of our time.
The position is located in the Human Resources sub‐division, which is accountable for providing
effective workforce planning, strategic talent acquisition and staff development, with a view to
increasing the geographical and gender diversity of the secretariat and meeting its evolving needs.
HR has a transversal function in the organization and its aim is to ensure that UNFCCC has the right
quality of Human Resources with the appropriate skills and competencies in order to achieve its
strategic and operational goals and to provide staff with a supportive, challenging and rewarding
work environment in order for them to fulfil their potential and maximize their contribution to the
organization
Objectives of the internship
Under the overall supervision of the Head of the Chief, Human Resources, and the direct supervision
of the Protocol Focal Point, the intern will work with all members of the Human Resources unit who
are involved in protocol tasks.
The intern is expected to assist in the overall process of the implementation of the Headquarters
Agreement (HQA) related to the legal status of UN staff members in Bonn, Germany, including but
not limited to:
• Update protocol files and make entries in database and filing.
• Support the internal communication and refurbishment of protocol page in Sia.
• Support the data analysis and reporting of protocol activities, such as fine‐tuning of the
protocol database etc. and contribute to continual improvement of efficiency and
communication.
• Engage in other protocol‐related tasks as needed.
In addition, upon completion of the internship, the intern will have been able to contribute to
Revision of the UN Bonn Legal Handbook and the refurbishment of the protocol site in Sia.
Timeframe
The internship is for a period of six months. The exact dates will be determined based on the
availability of the selected candidate, the organizational needs and for on‐site assignments, the
time approved in the internship permit. The selected candidate will be expected to perform the
assignment onsite at the UNFCCC premises in Bonn, Germany.
For assignments with time on site: The intern might require a permit to perform the internship in
Bonn. This could limit the time on‐site to a maximum of 3 months in some cases and could entail
carrying out part of the internship remotely. Thus, any selected candidate shall take this in
consideration when applying. Also, they are expected to comply with the IT requirements
mentioned below.
Requirements
Applicants must, at the time of application and for the entire duration of the internship, meet
one of the following requirements: 1) Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second
university degree or equivalent, or higher, such as a PhD) at a recognized university; or 2) Be
enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum
bachelor’s level or equivalent) at a recognized university.
University studies shall be in the field of International Relations; External Relations; EU Law;
Social Sciences or related.
Fluency in English and German is required.
IT requirements
For any remote section of the internship, i.e., outside of Bonn, the selected candidate will require a
laptop or desktop PC (with Windows 10 or newer) or Mac (with the latest macOS update), as well
as a reliable, high-speed internet connection. An Office 365 license will be provided by UNFCCC to
enable the interne to access official emails, SharePoint, OneDrive, and other necessary
applications, such as Word and Excel.
Further computer requirements:
An antivirus application which receives regular updates;
Browsers must be a newer version with regular updates enabled;
Regular Windows 10 updates should be enabled with a Windows laptop or PC.
In addition, a mobile phone will be required to enable Multifactor Authentication (MFA) through
SMS or the Authenticator App.
Internship conditions
UNFCCC secretariat internships are not remunerated, and the selected intern will be responsible
for all costs associated with the internship assignment including medical insurance. Interns of the
UNFCCC secretariat are not staff members. The selected intern will support on a full-time basis (40
hours per week).
For more detailed information about UNFCCC Internship programme please visit the internship
section on our recruitment webpage.
Application procedure
Applicants who are interested in this assignment and meet the minimum requirements must use the
on‐line application system, include a cover letter and attach the necessary documents to evidence
they are eligible. Due to the high number of applications, only candidates under serious
consideration will be contacted for assessment.