Programme Support - Intern

Job Description

Work Location

• Abu Dhabi

Expected Duration

• 3–6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

• The Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) is a global intergovernmental treaty focused on the conservation and sustainable use of migratory species and their habitats.
• Multiple intergovernmental instruments operate under CMS and are supported by the CMS Secretariat, including ASCOBANS, AEWA, and EUROBATS.
• The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) provides administrative functions to CMS and its related agreements and supports global environmental governance.
• The CMS Office – Abu Dhabi coordinates the implementation of:
• • The Memorandum of Understanding on the Conservation and Management of Dugongs and their Habitats throughout their Range (Dugong MOU).
  • The Memorandum of Understanding on the Conservation of Migratory Birds of Prey in Africa and Eurasia (Raptors MOU).
• The Office supports international initiatives such as the 2030 Seagrass Breakthrough, aimed at conserving and restoring seagrass ecosystems for biodiversity, climate resilience, and community livelihoods.
• The internship offers hands-on experience in international environmental cooperation, communications, partnership-building, and resource mobilization.

Under the supervision of the Executive Coordinator and/or Programme Management Officers, the intern will support the CMS Office – Abu Dhabi in the following areas:

• Communication
• • Support the development of communication materials including news stories, website updates, newsletters, and social media content.
  • Assist in designing and disseminating outreach and visibility materials for the Dugong MOU, Raptors MOU, and the 2030 Seagrass Breakthrough.
  • Support the organization of communication events and awareness campaigns highlighting CMS Abu Dhabi activities.
  • Contribute to maintaining and updating the Office’s website and internal content platforms.
• Partnerships
  • Support mapping and maintenance of a partner and stakeholder database, including governments, NGOs, research institutions, and private sector actors.
  • Assist in drafting background notes, briefs, and summaries on existing and potential partnerships.
  • Support preparation of materials and presentations for partner and donor meetings.
  • Assist in documenting partnership meetings, including taking minutes and archiving records.
• Resource Mobilization
  • Support research on potential donors and funding opportunities aligned with the Office’s mandate.
  • Assist in preparing funding overviews, donor profiles, and progress reports.
  • Contribute to tracking funding pipelines, agreements, and contributions.
  • Support donor events, briefings, and outreach activities.
• Other Responsibilities
  • Carry out additional tasks as requested by the supervisor.

Qualifications / Special Skills

• Applicants must meet one of the following:
• • Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or higher).
  • Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level).
  • Have completed a university degree.
• Preference will be given to candidates with academic background in: communication, journalism, public relations, marketing, business administration, development studies, international relations, environmental policy, sustainable development, or related fields.
• Environmental or natural science backgrounds (biology, ecology, environmental science) are an asset.
• Applicants must:
  • Demonstrate strong interest in communications, partnerships, and resource mobilization for international environmental work.
  • Show commitment to the principles of the United Nations.
  • Demonstrate ability to work effectively in multicultural environments.
  • Be proficient in standard computer software.

Languages

• English and French are the UN Secretariat working languages.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written) is required.
• Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
• Required: English
• Desirable: Arabic
• Desirable: French

Additional Information

• Not available.

Intern-Specific Information

• Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations.
• Travel, visa, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of the intern or their sponsoring institution.
• Interns may be required to obtain appropriate visa and work/employment authorization.
• Selected candidates must clarify visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.

Deadline : Dec 9, 2025