Behavioral Science Intern

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting analyses of the impact and potential benefits of BeSci for UNEP’s work.
• Assist in mapping existing projects and best practices on BeSci withing UNEP, and relevant best practices from UN sister organizations.
• Assist in populating the TEAMS channel of the CoP on BeSci, including reports and publications, initiatives, trainings and events.
• Assist in organizing the meetings of the CoP on BeSci Steering Committee (e.g., communications, preparation of presentations, notetaking, etc.).
• Support the organisation of events and webinars on behavioural science themes relevant to UNEP’s work.
• Support in drafting outreach and communication materials relating to the activities of the CoP on BeSci.
• Carry out other duties relevant to the Intern’s educational background.

Qualifications/special skills

Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

• Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school Programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
• Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree Programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent)
• Have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within one year of graduation. Field of study: Behavioral Science, Business Psychology or another related field is required.
• Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience.
• However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required.
•  Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PH.D. Programme. Do you meet any of the above criteria?
• If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application.
• Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage.
• Applicants should have good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Teams.

Deadline: Jun 16, 2026