Intern : Climate, Peace and Security Research and Communications - Somalia at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Climate, Peace and Security Advisor, the intern will work on: Conduct desk research on climate, environment, and security linkages in Somalia, including water management, food security, displacement, and conflict dynamics.
• Draft policy briefs, talking points, background notes, and advocacy materials to support UNEP’s engagement with government counterparts, UN agencies, and international partners.
• Assist in the preparation of speeches, presentations, and reports for high-level meetings, conferences, and donor engagements.
• Support knowledge management by documenting lessons learned, best practices, and outcomes of advocacy and policy engagements.
• Provide communications support, including drafting articles, web content, and social media posts showcasing the advisor’s and UNEP’s climate, peace, and security work in Somalia.
• Assist with coordination and follow-up with Somali line ministries, UN partners, and other stakeholders, ensuring coherence in messaging and advocacy.
• Contribute to event planning, including organizing side events, technical workshops, and inter-agency coordination meetings.

Qualifications/special skills

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a graduate program in International Development, International Relations, Political Science, Environmental Studies, Conflict Studies, Communications, or related field. 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.