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Communications and Knowledge Management Intern

LocationNairobi, Kenya (Office-Based)
SetupOn-site
LevelEntry
Posted4w ago
Communications & Marketing

Quick answer

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is hiring an in-office Communications and Knowledge Management Intern in Nairobi, Kenya to support the Global Peatlands Initiative project.

Role
Communications and Knowledge Management Intern
Organization
United Nations Environment Programme
Location
Nairobi, Kenya (Office-Based)
Work setup
On-site
Level
Entry
Category
Communications & Marketing

The role

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is seeking a Communications and Knowledge Management Intern to support the execution of communications and knowledge management for the Global Peatlands Initiative in Nairobi, Kenya.

What you'll do

  • Regularly update and enhance the use of the GPI Knowledge Management tracker, fact sheets and resources for speeches, presentations, briefing notes, and/or videos
  • Draft content for and update UNEP-peatlands page within the UNEP websites as well as the GPI website and partners hub, online M-Director and D-groups GPI community of practice and social media outreach channels
  • Assist with preparations for the GPI Steering Committee meetings and various virtual or face to face meetings of the partnership

What it takes

  • Enrolled in or have completed a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher)
  • Background in environmental sciences, environmental policy, biodiversity and conservation, development studies, or related field
  • Fluency in oral and written English is required; fluency in French and/or Spanish is desirable

What you'll bring

Excellent written and spoken communication skillsDemonstrated ability to interact with individuals of different cultural backgroundsKnowledge of standard software applications such as MS WordMS ExcelMS PowerPointand MS Teams

How we treat you

None provided by the organization

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The internship is based in Nairobi, Kenya (Office-Based).

What is the compensation for this position?

There is no financial remuneration provided by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions.

When does the application need to be submitted?

Applications should be submitted before 08/21/2026.

How to apply

Apply directly on United Nations Environment Programme's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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