Coordination and Administrative Intern

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Overview

Support the Deputy Director in administrative tasks and project coordination.

You have:

• Be enrolled in a graduate school programme or have graduated with a university degree.
• Background in programme management, business administration, development studies, or other related field.
• Demonstrated interest and experience in issues related to programme coordination, project management, or support to environmental and conservation initiative.
• Experience in organizing meetings, or conferences, including managing stakeholder coordination is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in computer software applications (E.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required.
• Proficiency in communication is required.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

Contract

This is a I-1 contract. It usually requires 0 years of experience, depending on education. More about I-1 contracts.

Work Location

Nairobi

Expected duration

6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority with a mandate to set the global environmental agenda, promote the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serve as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. UNEP coordinates the development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action. UNEP’s Ecosystems Division works with international and national partners to provide technical assistance and capacity development for the implementation of environmental policy, and to strengthen the environmental management capacity of developing countries and countries with economies in transition. This internship is located in UNEP/ Ecosystems Division/ Directors Office. There are multiple positions available as from July 2026 and January 2027. Responsibilities • Provide support to the Deputy Director, including meeting preparation, and documentation. • Assist in organizing internal meetings, including preparing agendas, taking minutes, and tracking follow-up actions. • Support special projects and priority initiatives led by the Deputy Director through coordination, research, and follow-up. • Undertake targeted research and analysis, including internal reports and data, to inform knowledge management and process improvements. • Assist in preparing internal communications, briefing notes, and presentation materials, as needed. • Liaise with division teams to gather inputs and support coordination on key activities. • Undertake other tasks as required, in line with the intern’s interests and experience.

Qualifications/special skills

Applicants must, at the time of application, meet one of the following requirements: a. Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); b. Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent); or c. Have graduated with a university degree. Applicants must be pursuing qualifications in an area of study that can significantly contribute to the responsibilities outlined and overall work of the Ecosystems Division Directors Office, including: Applicants must, at the time of application, meet one of the following requirements: 1. Background in programme management, business administration, development studies, or other related field; 2. Demonstrated interest and experience in issues related to in programme coordination, project management, or support to environmental and conservation initiative; 3. Experience in organizing meetings, or conferences, including managing stakeholder coordination is highly desirable; 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. Please explain how you meet this criterion using examples. 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. Proficiency in computer software applications (E.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required. Please explain how you meet this criterion using examples. Proficiency in communication is required. Please explain how you meet this criterion.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

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.

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