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UNEP Communication Intern Jobs Kenya 2025 – NGO Jobs in Kenya

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United Nations Environment Programme has announced a new and exciting career opportunity for job seekers in Kenya. They are currently hiring for the position of Communication Intern at Nairobi. This role is a great opportunity for candidates.

UNEP Communication Intern Jobs 2025 Details

Position Communication Intern
Location Nairobi, Kenya
Organization United Nations Environment Programme
Application Deadline 17th July, 2025
Job Type Full-Time

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Enhancing Wastewater, Nutrient Management and Sanitation Provision for Marginalized Coastal Communities in Sabah, Malaysia ;
  • Supporting strategies, capacity and data for global wastewater and environmental surveillance in Africa; and
  • Capacity development project on water quality in the Wider Caribbean Region, including the Gulf of Mexico. Communication and outreach are key components for the success of this project and its areas of work.
  • The main objective of the position of Communications Intern is to support the SSPU in the tasks of the overall communication strategy for the project “Preventing and addressing the degradation of freshwater and marine ecosystems from source to sea”.
  • The Communications Intern is expected to support the project team in the production and use of efficient and strategic communication products and developing awareness raising material on related topics.
  • The Communications Intern/ will operate under the supervision of the wastewater Programme Management Officer (P4) of the SSPU in coordination with the others PMOs of the Unit, under the overall supervision of the Chief of Unit at UNEP, and in collaboration with Communication Officer of the MFB.

Qualifications:

  • Applicants must, at the time of application, meet one of the following requirements:
  • Are enrolled in a master’s or in a Ph.D. programme; or
  • Are enrolled in the final year of a bachelor’s programme; or
  • Are within one year after graduation from a Bachelor’s, master’s or Ph.D. programme. in the field of communications, public relations, languages, Information Technology, Graphic Design, or equivalent.
  • Demonstrate pleasant interpersonal skills.
  • Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
  • Have a keen interest in the work of the United Nations and has a personal commitment to the ideals of the UN Charter.
  • Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience.
  • However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required.
  • Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PH.D. Programme.
  • Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application.
  • Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage.
  • Previous work experience is not required, however experience in the field of communications and public relations and experience working with the production of communication products is desirable.
  • Academic qualification on environment, natural resources management or related area is desirable.
Languages:
  • English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
  • For the position advertised, fluency in English is required.
  • Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through the official UNEP career portal.

(Visit the link and search for the job title “Communication Intern – Nairobi” to begin your application.)

Make sure to submit your application before 17th July, 2025, as late applications will not be considered.

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