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Event Management and Communications intern
2025-07-09T12:53:50+00:00
United Nations
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Nairobi
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Kenya
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Event Management and Communications intern at United Nations Office at Nairobi

About UNEP:

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes sustainable development, and advocates for environmental protection. UNEP’s Ecosystems Division works to conserve, restore, and sustainably manage terrestrial, freshwater, and marine ecosystems, addressing challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution.

Internship Overview:

The intern will support the Marine and Freshwater Branch in communications, advocacy, event management, and outreach. Responsibilities include content creation, multimedia development, social media analysis, event coordination, and policy research.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Strategic Communication and Engagement Expert, the intern will:

1. Communications & Advocacy:

  • Draft briefing notes, speeches, press releases, and policy briefs.
  • Develop content for web stories, social media, and video scripts.
  • Support multimedia communications (digital and traditional media).
  • Assist in creative campaign implementation and dissemination.

2. Research & Documentation:

  • Conduct policy and program research.
  • Support the documentation and dissemination of reports and assessments.
  • Analyze social media performance and generate campaign reports.

3. Event Coordination:

  • Assist in organizing workshops, conferences, and events.
  • Support marine/freshwater-related events at the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-7).

4. Stakeholder Engagement:

  • Network with local organizations and volunteers.
  • Liaise with service providers and creative partners.

5. Additional Tasks:

  • Perform other duties as requested by the Branch.

Qualifications & Skills:

Education:

Applicants must meet one of the following:

  • Enrolled in a graduate program (Master’s or higher).
  • In the final year of a Bachelor’s degree.
  • Recently graduated (within the last year).

Preferred Fields of Study:

  • Environmental Science, Marine Biology, Communications, International Relations, Sustainable Development, or related fields.

Required Skills & Competencies:

  • Computer literacy (MS Office Suite).
  • Excellent English writing skills (fluency required).
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
  • Interest in ecosystems, biodiversity, climate change, or sustainable development.
  • Ability to work in a multicultural environment.
  • Commitment to the UN Charter’s ideals.

Languages:

  • Fluency in English (required).
  • Knowledge of other UN languages (e.g., French) is an asset.

Internship Conditions:

  • Unpaid, full-time (35–40 hours/week).
  • Duration: 3 months (extendable up to 6 months).
  • Based in Nairobi, Kenya.
1. Communications & Advocacy: Draft briefing notes, speeches, press releases, and policy briefs. Develop content for web stories, social media, and video scripts. Support multimedia communications (digital and traditional media). Assist in creative campaign implementation and dissemination. 2. Research & Documentation: Conduct policy and program research. Support the documentation and dissemination of reports and assessments. Analyze social media performance and generate campaign reports. 3. Event Coordination: Assist in organizing workshops, conferences, and events. Support marine/freshwater-related events at the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-7). 4. Stakeholder Engagement: Network with local organizations and volunteers. Liaise with service providers and creative partners. 5. Additional Tasks: Perform other duties as requested by the Branch.
 
Computer literacy (MS Office Suite). Excellent English writing skills (fluency required). Strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Interest in ecosystems, biodiversity, climate change, or sustainable development. Applicants must meet one of the following: Enrolled in a graduate program (Master’s or higher). In the final year of a Bachelor’s degree. Recently graduated (within the last year). Preferred Fields of Study: Environmental Science, Marine Biology, Communications, International Relations, Sustainable Development, or related fields. Ability to work in a multicultural environment. Commitment to the UN Charter’s ideals.
bachelor degree
No Requirements
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Vacancy title:
Event Management and Communications intern

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Management]

Jobs at:
United Nations

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, July 23 2025

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi | Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, July 9 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Event Management and Communications intern at United Nations Office at Nairobi

About UNEP:

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes sustainable development, and advocates for environmental protection. UNEP’s Ecosystems Division works to conserve, restore, and sustainably manage terrestrial, freshwater, and marine ecosystems, addressing challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution.

Internship Overview:

The intern will support the Marine and Freshwater Branch in communications, advocacy, event management, and outreach. Responsibilities include content creation, multimedia development, social media analysis, event coordination, and policy research.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Strategic Communication and Engagement Expert, the intern will:

1. Communications & Advocacy:

  • Draft briefing notes, speeches, press releases, and policy briefs.
  • Develop content for web stories, social media, and video scripts.
  • Support multimedia communications (digital and traditional media).
  • Assist in creative campaign implementation and dissemination.

2. Research & Documentation:

  • Conduct policy and program research.
  • Support the documentation and dissemination of reports and assessments.
  • Analyze social media performance and generate campaign reports.

3. Event Coordination:

  • Assist in organizing workshops, conferences, and events.
  • Support marine/freshwater-related events at the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-7).

4. Stakeholder Engagement:

  • Network with local organizations and volunteers.
  • Liaise with service providers and creative partners.

5. Additional Tasks:

  • Perform other duties as requested by the Branch.

Qualifications & Skills:

Education:

Applicants must meet one of the following:

  • Enrolled in a graduate program (Master’s or higher).
  • In the final year of a Bachelor’s degree.
  • Recently graduated (within the last year).

Preferred Fields of Study:

  • Environmental Science, Marine Biology, Communications, International Relations, Sustainable Development, or related fields.

Required Skills & Competencies:

  • Computer literacy (MS Office Suite).
  • Excellent English writing skills (fluency required).
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
  • Interest in ecosystems, biodiversity, climate change, or sustainable development.
  • Ability to work in a multicultural environment.
  • Commitment to the UN Charter’s ideals.

Languages:

  • Fluency in English (required).
  • Knowledge of other UN languages (e.g., French) is an asset.

Internship Conditions:

  • Unpaid, full-time (35–40 hours/week).
  • Duration: 3 months (extendable up to 6 months).
  • Based in Nairobi, Kenya.

 

Work Hours: 8

Experience: No Requirements

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Internships/ Trainee jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Wednesday, July 23 2025
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
Posted: 09-07-2025
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 09-07-2025
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 23-07-2025
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