Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Work Type: Internship, On-site
Salary: Unpaid
Experience Level: Entry-level
Duration: 6 months
Application Deadline: 22 October 2026
About the Company
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the United Nations' leading global environmental authority. It works to address environmental challenges, advance sustainable development and coordinate environmental action worldwide.
Opportunity
UNEP is seeking a Communication Support Intern to join its Communication Division in Nairobi, Kenya. The successful candidate will support communications initiatives and global campaigns, including World Environment Day, Champions of the Earth, Young Champions of the Earth and the UN Environment Assembly.
The internship offers an opportunity to contribute to environmental advocacy, digital communications, stakeholder engagement and the coordination of international environmental initiatives.
What You'll Do
- Develop communication materials, including meeting notes, email correspondence, background papers and social media content.
- Support coordination and information sharing across UNEP's Communication Division and other departments.
- Assist with partnerships by responding to inquiries, scheduling meetings, conducting research and maintaining partner databases.
- Support public advocacy campaigns through stakeholder engagement and communications follow-up.
- Assist with planning and coordinating meetings and events, including preparing agendas and documentation.
- Prepare campaign briefings, reports and other communication materials.
- Provide administrative, project management and information management support.
Requirements
Core Requirements
- Be enrolled in the final academic year of a bachelor's degree, a master's or PhD programme, or have completed a bachelor's, master's or PhD degree.
- Have an academic background relevant to the internship.
Preferred Fields of Study
- Communication
- International affairs
- Environmental or related fields
Technical Skills
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Teams.
- Strong written and spoken English.
- Knowledge of another official UN language is an advantage.
Strengths
- Research and information management.
- Digital content development and social media communications.
- Stakeholder engagement and coordination.
- Meeting, event and project support.
Mindset
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- Interest in environmental advocacy and international cooperation.
- Ability to support multiple activities and work collaboratively.
Previous professional experience is not required.
Benefits
- Gain exposure to the United Nations' environmental communications work.
- Contribute to internationally recognised environmental campaigns.
- Develop experience in public information, stakeholder engagement and campaign coordination.
- Build professional skills in research, communications and project support.
Important: This internship is unpaid. Travel, visa, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of the intern or their sponsoring institution.
Why It Matters
Effective environmental communication helps translate scientific knowledge and global environmental priorities into public awareness and action. This internship provides an opportunity to support campaigns that engage governments, organisations, partners and communities in addressing environmental challenges.
How to Apply
Interested and eligible applicants should review the official vacancy requirements and submit their application through the United Nations careers portal.
Application Deadline: 22 October 2026
Application note: Applicants must provide proof that they meet the applicable academic eligibility criteria. An official certificate may be required at a later stage.
The United Nations does not charge any fee at any stage of its recruitment process.