Internship Opportunities at the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) – Nairobi, 2026
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, is inviting applications for internship opportunities across various departments. These internships provide valuable exposure to international environmental governance, programme management, public information, and administrative coordination within the United Nations system.
Below are the available positions:
1) Intern – United Nations 2026 Water Conference
Job ID: 272419
Job Family: Public Information
Category & Level: Internship, I-1
Duty Station: Nairobi
Department/Office: United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted: 26 February 2026
Application Deadline: 27 March 2026
Job Description:
The Intern will support public information and communication activities related to the 2026 United Nations Water Conference.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in developing communication materials, including briefs, fact sheets, and social media content.
- Support coordination of outreach campaigns and stakeholder engagement initiatives.
- Contribute to media monitoring and reporting activities.
- Assist in organizing meetings, conferences, and side events related to the Water Conference.
- Provide administrative and logistical support to the Public Information team.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants should submit their applications through the official United Nations careers portal before the deadline.
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2) Communications Intern
Job ID: 272295
Job Family: Environmental Affairs
Category & Level: Internship, I-1
Duty Station: Nairobi
Department/Office: United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted: 25 February 2026
Application Deadline: 12 March 2026
Job Description:
The Communications Intern will support environmental communication initiatives and programme visibility efforts.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in drafting and editing communication materials on environmental programmes.
- Support digital communication strategies, including website and social media updates.
- Contribute to content development for newsletters, reports, and campaigns.
- Assist in organizing communication events and stakeholder briefings.
- Conduct background research on environmental topics and initiatives.
How to Apply:
Applications must be submitted through the United Nations recruitment portal by the stated deadline.
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3) Programme Support Intern
Job ID: 272082
Job Family: Programme Management
Category & Level: Internship, I-1
Duty Station: Nairobi
Department/Office: United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted: 19 February 2026
Application Deadline: 6 March 2026
Job Description:
The Programme Support Intern will assist in programme implementation and coordination activities within UNEP.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support programme planning, monitoring, and reporting processes.
- Assist in preparing background documents, briefs, and presentations.
- Maintain programme documentation and databases.
- Coordinate meetings and follow up on action points.
- Provide general administrative and logistical support to programme teams.
How to Apply:
Qualified candidates should apply online via the official UN careers platform before the closing date.
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4) Coordination and Administrative Intern
Job ID: 272037
Job Family: Administration
Category & Level: Internship, I-1
Duty Station: Nairobi
Department/Office: United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted: 13 February 2026
Application Deadline: 28 February 2026
Job Description:
The Coordination and Administrative Intern will provide support in administrative processes and interdepartmental coordination.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in organizing meetings and preparing minutes and documentation.
- Support administrative processes including filing and record management.
- Assist in coordination between programme units and external stakeholders.
- Prepare routine correspondence and reports.
- Provide logistical support for events and internal activities.
