Programme Management Intern

Work LocationNairobi Expected duration6 months Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe 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. Its mandate is to coordinate 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. The overall objective of UNEP's Ecosystems Division is to support countries in conserving, restoring and sustainably managing their terrestrial, freshwater and marine ecosystems, the biodiversity they contain and the products and services they provide for human well-being and prosperity. It helps countries develop policies and programmes to respond to ecosystems challenges and reduce pollution from land-based and sea-based activities, increase resilience to climate change and reflect linkages between poverty and environment in their development planning. The SSPU's work is guided by its project document \"Preventing and addressing the degradation of freshwater and marine ecosystems from source to sea”, which adopts an integrated approach to deliver sustainable wastewater and nutrient management, and to address PADH, including pollution from extraction of sand and deep-sea minerals and metals. The Programme Intern/ will operate under the direct supervision of the Programme Management Officers (P4) of the SSPU on nutrients and PADH in coordination with team members of the Unit, under the overall supervision of the Chief of Unit at UNEP. The Intern will support the implementation of the programmatic activities of the SSPU and will be responsible for the following duties: - Support implementation of SSPU activities with a focus on sustainable nutrients management and physical alteration and destruction of habitats (PADH). - Assist in organizing and preparing workshops, meetings, and events, including logistics, background materials, and reporting. - Contribute to the development of knowledge products and multimedia content (e.g. briefs, infographics, videos) to inform evidence-based dialogue on deep-sea minerals. - Conduct desk research on emerging topics related to PADH (sand extraction, deep-sea minerals, noise pollution), including sustainable extraction practices, regulatory frameworks, and pollution prevention efforts. - Identify and map key stakeholders and partners relevant to PADH and support engagement activities, including consultations and dialogues. - Support resource mobilization by identifying funding opportunities, compiling donor intelligence, and contributing to concept notes and proposals. - Assist in monitoring and reporting of results, including data collection, drafting inputs for reports, and tracking progress against indicators. - Contribute to internal coordination across UNEP Divisions and regional offices, including preparation of briefs and meeting summaries. - Support communication and outreach efforts, including drafting content for newsletters, social media, and web updates (incl. the webpage of the UNEP Working Group on Nitrogen), and assisting with campaign and event planning (incl. related to the seventh session of the United Nations Environment Assembly). - Participate in relevant meetings and workshops, support preparation of presentations, and assist with note taking and follow-up actions. - Provide general support to the SSPU team and its partnerships as needed. Qualifications/special skills- Are enrolled in a master's or in a Ph.D. programme; or - Are enrolled in the final year of a bachelor's programme; or - Are within one year after graduation from a Bachelor's, master's or Ph.D. programme. in the field of communications, public relations, languages, Information Technology, Graphic Design, or equivalent. Demonstrate pleasant interpersonal skills. Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, including a willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views. Have a keen interest in the work of the United Nations and has a personal commitment to the ideals of the UN Charter. LanguagesEnglish 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 InformationNot available. Intern Specific textInterns 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 FeeTHE 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.