Job ID : 266117
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Job Family : Environmental Affairs
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Oct 23, 2025
Deadline : Nov 7, 2025
Exciting Internship Opportunity – Climate, Peace and Security Research and Communications (Somalia)
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is offering an enriching internship opportunity for motivated individuals passionate about the intersection of climate action, peacebuilding, and sustainable development. Based in Nairobi, this internship focuses on Climate, Peace and Security Research and Communications in support of UNEP’s work in Somalia.
Position Title: Intern – Climate, Peace and Security Research and Communications (Somalia)
Job ID: 266117
Category and Level: Internship, I-1
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
Department/Office: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Date Posted: October 23, 2025
Application Deadline: November 7, 2025
Job Description
The intern will support UNEP’s research, analysis, and communication initiatives on environmental management, conflict prevention, and peacebuilding in Somalia. Key responsibilities include:
- Conducting research on the linkages between climate change, environmental degradation, and peace and security dynamics.
- Assisting in the preparation of reports, policy briefs, and background papers on climate-security risks and resilience strategies.
- Supporting communication efforts, including drafting web stories, social media updates, and visual materials to highlight project outcomes.
- Contributing to data collection, analysis, and knowledge-sharing on environmental peacebuilding initiatives.
- Assisting in the organization of events, workshops, and consultations involving key stakeholders and partners.
- Providing general administrative and coordination support to the Climate, Peace and Security team.
This internship provides valuable exposure to environmental peacebuilding work in post-conflict contexts and an opportunity to contribute to UNEP’s mission of promoting sustainable peace through environmental cooperation and resilience building.
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