INTERN – Intergovernmental Affairs and Meetings Support
Job ID : 253009
Job Network : Public Information and Conference Management
Job Family : Conference Services
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Feb 12, 2025
Deadline : Feb 25, 2025
The Intern – Intergovernmental Affairs and Meetings Support position at the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in Nairobi offers a unique opportunity for individuals interested in international diplomacy, environmental governance, and conference management.
This internship (Job ID: 253009) falls under the Public Information and Conference Management job network, within the Conference Services job family, at the I-1 level. It is designed for students or recent graduates seeking hands-on experience in intergovernmental processes, multilateral negotiations, and UN conference support.
UNEP plays a crucial role in global environmental governance, facilitating intergovernmental dialogue, policy discussions, and negotiations on environmental sustainability.
As an intern in the Intergovernmental Affairs and Meetings Support division, you will assist in organizing and coordinating high-level meetings, preparing briefing materials, drafting reports, and supporting the facilitation of multilateral discussions.
Your responsibilities may include monitoring United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) sessions, compiling relevant documentation, liaising with delegates, and ensuring the smooth flow of intergovernmental meetings and diplomatic engagements.
This position is ideal for candidates pursuing degrees in international relations, political science, environmental law, public policy, or related fields. Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills, along with an understanding of multilateral diplomacy and intergovernmental processes, will be highly valuable. Interns will gain firsthand experience in UN decision-making processes, learning how international environmental policies are shaped, negotiated, and implemented through diplomatic channels.
Interested applicants should apply before the February 25, 2025 deadline. This internship provides a valuable platform for gaining insight into the global environmental agenda, intergovernmental negotiations, and conference logistics, equipping interns with essential skills for future careers in international diplomacy, environmental governance, and UN affairs.
