The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) is accepting applications for a Climate Change and Comprehensive Risk Management Intern at its Bonn Office in Germany. This is a full-time, in-person internship of 3 or 6 months, with a desirable start date of 1 December 2026. At Youth Works Hub, we read the full vacancy and set out every duty and requirement below. You can browse more internship opportunities on our site.
About UNDRR and the Bonn Office
Created in December 1999, UNDRR is the designated focal point in the United Nations system for coordinating efforts to reduce disasters and for ensuring synergies among the disaster reduction activities of the UN and regional organisations. It is led by the UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction (SRSG) and has over 160 staff at its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, and in regional offices.
🌐 UNDRR guides, monitors, analyses and reports on global progress in implementing the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030
🤝 It supports regional and national implementation and catalyses action together with UN Member States, civil society, the private sector, parliamentarians and the science and technology community
This internship is based in the UNDRR Bonn Office. The intern works five days per week under the direct supervision of the Programme Officer.
Where You Will Work in the Comprehensive Risk Management Programme
The intern supports UNDRR's Comprehensive Risk Management (CRM) Programme in five areas:
🗺️ Policy mapping and coherence analysis: review and map existing Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), Climate Action and related resilience policies, strategies and plans to identify synergies, gaps and opportunities for alignment
📚 Research and knowledge management: support desk reviews, compile good practices and case studies, and synthesise evidence on integrated DRR-Climate Action planning and joint implementation
🏛️ Institutional coordination and stakeholder engagement: map relevant institutions, mandates and coordination mechanisms, and support the preparation of meetings, consultations, workshops and briefing materials
🧩 Joint implementation and financing: help identify and document Joint Implementation Actions (JIAs), including opportunities to connect existing policy priorities with financing, institutional responsibilities and implementation timelines
📈 Monitoring, reporting and communication: support the development of indicators, tracking matrices and progress summaries, and prepare presentations, reports and communication materials that share lessons and strengthen integrated risk management
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Duration, Location and Working Pattern
⏱️ Duration: 3 or 6 months
📅 Desirable start date: 1 December 2026
📍 Location: UNDRR Bonn Office, Germany
🏢 Format: full-time and in-person, five days per week
👤 Supervision: the Programme Officer
Who Can Apply: Academic Requirements
To qualify for an internship with the United Nations, 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) in fields related to programme management, environment affairs including climate change or disaster risk reduction, environmental or social sciences, geography, economics, statistics or data sciences
📘 Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent) in fields related to programme management and environment affairs, including climate change or disaster risk reduction, environmental sciences or social sciences, geography, economics, statistics or data sciences
No working experience is required. A field of study closely related to the internship is required. In your application, indicate which criterion you meet and attach supporting documentation; you may be asked for an official certificate at a later stage.
Skills and Personal Qualities
🖥️ Good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Excel
🕊️ A demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter
🌐 A demonstrated ability to interact with people of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, including a willingness to understand and tolerate differing opinions and views
Language Requirements
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in English is required for this internship.
Cost, Visa and Application Fees
This internship is unpaid. Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work or employment authorisation, so successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the offer. If you are weighing this route against other options, our guide on fellowship vs internship vs traineeship explains how they differ.
The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing or training) and does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts.
After You Apply
Due to the high volume of applications received, only successful candidates will be contacted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the UNDRR Bonn internship paid?
No. The United Nations does not financially remunerate interns. Travel, visa, accommodation and living costs are the responsibility of the intern or their sponsoring institution.
How long is the UNDRR Climate Change and Comprehensive Risk Management internship?
The internship lasts 3 or 6 months, with a desirable start date of 1 December 2026. It is designed to be full-time and in-person, five days per week.
Do I need work experience to apply?
No. No working experience is required for the United Nations Internship Programme, but your field of study must be closely related to the internship, such as climate change, disaster risk reduction, environmental or social sciences, geography, economics, statistics or data sciences.
Which languages do I need?
Fluency in English is required. English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
Can I apply from outside Germany?
Yes. The internship is open to applicants of all nationalities. If you are not a citizen or permanent resident of Germany, you may need to obtain the appropriate visa and work authorisation before starting.
Who will I work with?
You work under the direct supervision of the Programme Officer and support the Comprehensive Risk Management Programme of UNDRR in Bonn.
Deadline
⏳ 22 November 2026
Links
🔗 Job opening: https://careers.un.org/jobSearchDescription/287498?language=en
📝 Application (Apply): https://inspira.un.org/psp/PUNA1J/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/UN_CUSTOMIZATIONS.UN_JOB_DETAIL.GBL?Action=A&UNAction=Apply&JobOpeningId=287498&languageCd=ENG
