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Direct employerCommunication Support Intern
United Nations, United Nations Environment Programme

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Role overview
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is offering a six-month internship in Nairobi, Kenya. This role is ideal for students or recent graduates interested in communications, international affairs, or environmental fields, who want to support key UNEP communication initiatives.
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What you will do
- Help create various communication materials such as meeting notes, emails, draft documents, and social media content.
- Assist in coordinating activities within the Communication Division and with other departments, including sharing information and tracking tasks.
- Support partnerships related to major UNEP events by handling inquiries, scheduling meetings, conducting research, maintaining databases, and monitoring relevant data.
- Assist with outreach efforts for public advocacy campaigns by liaising with partners and following up on communications.
- Help organise and coordinate internal and external meetings and events, including preparing agendas and documentation.
- Contribute to preparing campaign briefings, reports, and other communication materials.
- Provide administrative and project management support as needed.
Requirements
- Be enrolled in or have completed a graduate degree (second university degree or higher), or be in the final year or have completed a bachelor's degree or equivalent.
- Preferred fields of study include Communication, International Affairs, or Environment-related areas.
- No prior work experience is required.
- Good knowledge of standard software such as MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Teams.
- Fluency in spoken and written English is required.
- Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage.
- Applicants must provide proof of their academic status or completion.
Benefits
This internship is unpaid. Interns are responsible for their own travel, visa, accommodation, and living costs. No fees are charged at any stage of the recruitment process.
How to apply
Apply through the employer's official contact by submitting proof of academic enrolment or completion. The closing date for applications is Friday, 23 October 2026.