Internship: Communication Support

Job Description

Job Opening ID: 270961
Job Network : -
Job Family : Public Information
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Jan 22, 2026
Deadline : Feb 6, 2026

Work Location: NAIROBI

Expected duration: 6 MONTHS

Duties and Responsibilities

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment.

The internship is based in the UNEP Communication Division at the Nairobi Duty Station.

The purpose of this internship is to support communications activities related to World Environment Day, Champions of the Earth, Young Champions of the Earth and other initiatives that are key to the priorities of the UNEP Communication Division.

Under the general guidance of the Director of Communications and direct supervision of the Communications Lead, Special Events, the intern will:

• Assist in the development of a wide range of communication materials, including meeting notes, email correspondence, draft background papers, social media content, and digital analyses.
• Support coordination within the Division and across other departments on various projects and initiatives, ensuring timely information flow and follow-up.
• Support the management of partnerships related to World Environment Day, Champions of the Earth, and Young Champions of the Earth, including drafting meeting minutes, responding to partner inquiries, scheduling and coordinating meetings, conducting research and due diligence, updating and maintaining partner databases, supporting due diligence processes, and monitoring and compiling relevant data.
• Support outreach activities for public advocacy campaigns and initiatives, including liaising with partners and stakeholders and assisting with follow-up communications.
• Assist in the organization and logistical coordination of internal and external meetings and events, including agenda preparation, scheduling, and documentation.
• Support the drafting of wrap-up reports, briefings, and day-to-day communications related to campaign activities.
• Provide administrative, project management, and information management support, as needed.
• Carry out other duties on an as-needed basis, as may be required.

Qualifications/special skills

Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

• (a) Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
• (b) Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent).
• (c) Preferred areas of studies: Communication, International affairs, or environment-related field preferred.

No working experience 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.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage.

Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat.

Additional Information

Not available.

Intern Specific text

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/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

DEADLINE: February 6, 2026