UNDP BIOFIN & BES-Net Internship 2026 (with monthly stipend) @Net Internship 2026 (with monthly stipend)

Overview

Internship Opportunity with BIOFIN – UNDP Biodiversity Finance Initiative and Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Network (BES-Net). The intern will support both teams in their technical, management, and communication activities, focusing on biodiversity finance and ecosystem services.

Key Responsibilities

BIOFIN (80% time)

• Research, analysis, and presentation of BIOFIN impact.
• Assist in case studies, communications campaigns, and knowledge management tools.
• Support events, webinars, meetings, and social media presence.
• Monitor and maintain databases of news coverage and developments.

BES-Net (20% time)

• Develop stories highlighting synergies between BES-Net and BIOFIN countries.
• Assist with monthly newsletters and partner/expert articles.
• Support collection of BES Solution Fund data for impact tracking.
• Coordinate opportunities for collaboration between BIOFIN and BES-Net country offices.

Requirements

Education:

• Postgraduate (Master’s or higher) or final-year Bachelor’s in Finance, Economics, Communications, Social Studies, Environmental Studies, or related fields.
• Recent graduates (within 1 year) also eligible.

Experience (preferred):

• Prior work in national/international entities.
• Knowledge of social media, content creation (e.g., Canva).
• Understanding of finance, biodiversity, conservation, and ecosystems.

Language:

• Fluent in English (required)
• French (highly desirable)

Benefits

• Monthly stipend may be provided by UNDP.
• Interns must secure their own medical insurance.

Location

Istanbul, Türkiye

How to Apply

Apply via the UNDP Application Portal.

Deadline

09 March 2026