Careers at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Duties and Responsibilities

• The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment.
• UNEP’s Regional Office for Africa plays a vital role in the implementation of UNEP global programmes in the African region by initiating, coordinating, and catalysing regional and sub-regional cooperation and action in response to environmental challenges and emerging issues.
• The African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN) was established in 1985 to provide a platform for African Ministers of Environment to deliberate on issues of importance to the continent and to provide policy guidance for environmental action.
• The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) serves as the Secretariat to AMCEN and supports the organization of its regular and special sessions, Bureau meetings, and the implementation of its decisions. To effectively deliver its mandate, AMCEN requires enhanced coordination of its programmes, activities, partnerships, and technical processes.
• Under direct supervision of the Regional Director for ROA, the incumbent will be mainly responsible for supporting the AMCEN Secretariat to carry out the mandate of the Secretariat efficiently and effectively, provide support to African countries in the regional multilateral processes; and support other activities related to UNEP's-Africa Office work.
• The purpose of this consultancy is to develop and implement communication and outreach activities that increase awareness of AMCEN's priorities, decisions, programmes, and achievements among Member States, development partners, media, civil society, youth, academia, and the broader public.

The incumbent will perform the following duties:

• The Inception report and work plan
• Comprehensive AMCEN communications and visibility strategy
• Communication packages for AMCEN meetings and special events - Multimedia products, including infographics, videos, and visual content.
• Monthly progress reports 5. Final report summarizing outputs and recommendations

Qualifications/special skills

• Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Media Studies, International Relations, Environmental Policy, or related field. is required.
• A first-level university degree in combination with an additional two (2) years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
• Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, or data science programs is desirable. Minimum 5 years of experience in communications, public information, media relations, or strategic communications.

Languages

• Fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of French is an asset.

Deadline : Aug 18, 2026

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The incumbent of the post will have to fulfill the following duties and responsibilities:

• The consultancy is required to support the implementation of national- and global-level activities under the EC-funded project "Implementation and reinforcement of global water resolutions, preparation and follow-up to UNEA-7 and the UN Water Conferences 2026 & 2028". The consultant will provide continued technical support across stakeholder engagement, national-level technical assistance, organization of gender-responsive webinars and technical sessions, development of joint project concepts with UN-Water partners, ad hoc south-south and triangular exchanges, and development of technical guidance products. During the consultancy period, the project will focus on the operationalization of the Baku Dialogue on Water for Climate Action and the preparation for several key global fora on water and climate, such as the 16th meeting of the Water Convention's Task Force on Water and Climate, UNFCCC COP31, the UN 2026 Water Conference, the World Water Forum, the June 2027 UNFCCC climate meetings, World Water Week and others. 
• The consultant will support these processes by ensuring inclusive stakeholder engagement and resource mobilization support, including integration of urban resilience elements and joint proposal development within UNEP Divisions, Regional Offices and other UN entities, and by providing technical inputs (background notes, session concepts and logistics inputs) that inform communication and outreach products for key global fora and related global water governance processes.  Specific tasks and responsibilities
• Contribute to UNEP’s Ecosystems Division work on freshwater and urban ecosystem resilience by providing technical expertise to enhance implementation of the EC-funded Global Water Resolutions project (PCA4). 
• Support national-level engagement in project focus countries, including support to integration of water-related elements into NDCs, NAPs, NBSAPs and NAPAs/NDPs, through targeted technical assistance, gender-responsive webinars, workshops or dedicated technical sessions held alongside COPs and through the Baku Dialogue, linked to the 16th meeting of the Water Convention’s Task Force on Water and Climate, UNFCCC COP31 (November 2026), the UN 2026 Water Conference (December 2026), the World Water Forum (March 2027), the June 2027 UNFCCC climate meetings (Bonn), and World Water Week (Stockholm, 2027).  
• Develop 3 joint project concepts with UN-Water partners, including with UNEP Divisions/Regional Offices to integrate urban resilience elements, to scale UNEP’s contribution to the delivery of the Collaborative Implementation Plan (CIP) and support implementation of UNEA6 Resolution 6/13 operational paragraphs 1(a) on integrated and ecosystem-based water governance, 1(b) on policy coherence and integration into national planning instruments, and 1(d) on international cooperation and capacity building. 
• Develop and publish 2 gender-responsive guidance documents and related webinars and events in the margins of major COPs (UNFCCC, CBD, UNCCD) and other policy or agenda-setting fora (G20, WEF, World Water Week, World Water Forum, Ramsar Convention), including events related to the Freshwater Challenge and the Baku Dialogue on Water for Climate Action.  • Conduct ad hoc south-south and triangular exchanges based on demand and case-by-case analysis, documenting best practices and integrated approaches on IWRM, including water-related traditional, local, gender-responsive and Indigenous knowledge, without creating fixed regional structures.  
• Organize inclusive stakeholder sessions to strengthen participation, inclusion and diversity in the Baku Dialogue Initiative, with a focus on youth, Indigenous groups and gender equity, at the Steering Committee session and at the events listed above.  
• Provide resource mobilization support, including the preparation of concept notes and funding proposals, integrating urban resilience elements and joint proposal development with UNEP Divisions/Regional Offices to support the Baku Dialogue’s continuation beyond the project’s life.  
• Provide technical inputs for the events listed above, including background notes, session concepts and logistics inputs, to support preparation of background/briefing materials for the UNEP-assigned co-chairs and related communication and outreach products. 
• Coordinate and collaborate with internal and external partners (including UNECE, WMO, UN-Water, the UNEP Cities Unit and UNEP Regional Offices) to advance project objectives.  
• Prepare background documents and technical inputs (e.g. briefs, presentations, event summaries) to inform communication and visibility products for project activities and major international fora.  
• Contribute to project reporting and results monitoring, including maintaining and updating the project’s Indicator Tracking Table and analysis of alignment between partner deliverables and project indicators.  
• Contribute to other water-related projects and programmes within the Freshwater Ecosystems and Wetlands Unit portfolio, as needed or directed by the Unit.   Objectives, output expectations and performance indicators  

Objectives include:

• The objective of this consultancy is to provide technical freshwater-related expertise to the global and national implementation of the EC Global Water Resolutions Project and Baku Dialogue operational delivery phase, ensuring continuity of technical and coordination support to the project's ongoing activities.  

Specific objectives include: 

• Support focus-country technical assistance and the integration of water-related elements into national planning instruments (NDCs, NAPs, NBSAPs, NAPAs/NDPs). 
• This will be achieved through targeted technical assistance, gender-responsive webinars, workshops, or dedicated technical sessions held alongside COPs and through the Baku Dialogue, linked to the 16th meeting of the Water Convention’s Task Force on Water and Climate, UNFCCC COP31, the UN 2026 Water Conference, the World Water Forum, the June 2027 UNFCCC climate meetings, and World Water Week.  
• Develop 3 joint project concepts with UN-Water partners, including with the UNEP Divsions to integrate urban resilience elements, to scale UNEP’s contribution to the delivery of the Collaborative Implementation Plan (CIP) and support implementation of UNEA6 Resolution 6/13 operational paragraphs 1(a) on integrated and ecosystem-based water governance, 1(b) on policy coherence and integration into national planning instruments, and 1(d) on international cooperation and capacity building.  
• Develop and publish 2 gender-responsive guidance documents and related webinars and events in the margins of major COPs (UNFCCC, CBD, UNCCD) and other policy or agenda-setting fora (G20, WEF, World Water Week, World Water Forum, Ramsar Convention), including events related to the Freshwater Challenge and the Baku Dialogue on Water for Climate Action.  
• Conduct ad hoc south-south and triangular exchanges based on demand and case-by-case analysis, documenting best practices and integrated approaches on IWRM, including water-related traditional, local, gender-responsive and Indigenous knowledge, noting that no fixed regional structures will be created. 
• Organize inclusive stakeholder sessions to strengthen participation, inclusion and diversity in the Baku Dialogue Initiative, with a focus on youth, Indigenous groups and gender equity, at the events listed above, and provide resource mobilization support, including integration of urban resilience elements and joint proposal development with UNEP Divisions/Regional Offices, for the Dialogue’s continuation beyond the project’s life.
• Provide technical inputs (background notes, session concepts and logistics inputs) for events such as the ones listed above, to support preparation of background/briefing materials for the UNEP-assigned co-chairs and related communication and outreach products. 
• Contribute to project reporting and results monitoring, including maintaining and updating indicator-tracking tools and providing technical inputs to support overall project reporting. 
• All deliverables shall be submitted electronically in editable Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and/or Excel formats, as appropriate, together with final PDF versions where required.  
• UNEP Medium-Term Strategy; UNEA Resolution 6/13 on Water (UNEP/EA.6/Res.13); the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (SDG 6); the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration; the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework; the UAE Framework for Global Climate Resilience; and outcomes of the UN 2023 and 2026 Water Conferences.  Freshwater and Urban Resilience Expert Consultancy – EC-funded project "Implementation and reinforcement of global water resolutions, preparation and follow-up to UNEA-7 and the UN Water Conferences 2026 & 2028" (4th EC-UNEP Project Cooperation Agreement)

Qualifications/special skills

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in environmental science, water resources management, urban planning, ecology or a closely related field is required.
• A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in the above fields, in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience, may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.
• Minimum of two (2) years of professional work experience at the national and/or international level in freshwater/water resources management, urban ecosystem conservation, and/or drought and climate resilience is required. 
• Experience in stakeholder engagement, coordination of multi-country or multi-partner project activities, and support to intergovernmental or policy processes (e.g. UNEA, UN-Water, UNFCCC processes) is required. 
• Experience preparing technical knowledge products such as technical briefs, guidance materials and event/meeting materials, which may inform related communication or outreach products, 
• Experience working with multidisciplinary and multicultural teams, including national and international technical experts.  Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and email/internet, is required; familiarity with database or indicator-tracking tools is desirable. 
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and to meet tight deadlines

Languages

• For this position Fluency in both oral and written English is required. Basic or intermediate knowledge of Spanish is an advantage

Deadline : Aug 16, 2026

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• The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) serves as the Secretariat to AMCEN and supports the organization of its regular and special sessions, Bureau meetings, and the implementation of its decisions. To effectively deliver its mandate, AMCEN requires enhanced coordination of its programmes, activities, partnerships, and technical processes.
• Under direct supervision of the Regional Director for ROA, the incumbent will be mainly responsible for supporting the AMCEN Secretariat to carry out the mandate of the Secretariat efficiently and effectively, provide support to African countries in the regional multilateral processes; and support other activities related to UNEP's-Africa Office work.
• The Secretariat therefore seeks the services of a Coordination and Technical Support Consultant to provide programme coordination, technical assistance, stakeholder engagement, and support for the implementation of AMCEN decisions and initiatives.
• The overall objective of the consultancy is to support the effective preparation, coordination, and follow-up of AMCEN activities, including ministerial sessions, Bureau meetings, and implementation of AMCEN decisions.

The incumbent will perform the following duties:

• Prepare the Inception report and work plan
• Draft technical documents (briefs, reports, policy notes)
• Prepare meeting documentation (agendas, summaries, outcomes)
• Prepare the monthly progress reports
• Prepare the Final report summarizing outputs and recommendations

Qualifications/special skills

• Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Law / Economics/ Internation Relations /Engineering or related fields is required.
• A first level university degree in combination with an additional two (2) years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
• Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, or data science programs is desirable.
• A minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in environmental policy development and associated natural resource and ecosystem management is required.

Languages

• Fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of French is an asset.

Deadline : Aug 17, 2026

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• The intern will support the execution of the communications and knowledge management for the Global Peatlands Initiative, an initiative with the aim to protect peatlands as the world’s largest carbon stock, and enhance seamless connection and synergy with broader Biodiversity, Landscapes and People Unit’s knowledge management.

Specific tasks and responsibilities

The intern will support the Biodiversity, Landscapes and People Unit in communications and knowledge management for the Global Peatlands Initiative Phase II project. Under the direct supervision of the Programme Officer (P3), the intern will:

• 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 the 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;
• Draft news articles or blogs on subjects relevant to peatlands restoration, conservation and sustainable management, such as ecosystem services, trans-boundary collaboration, conservation and carbon finance, biodiversity and climate change;
• Assist with preparations for the GPI Steering Committee meetings, and various virtual or face to face meetings of the partnership and attend if held in Nairobi;
• Assist with organizing ad hoc meetings, workshops or teleconferences and preparing meeting agendas, summaries, minutes and follow up communications as required;
• Provide regular communication liaison within the GPI Partnership and with members of the public as required;
• Undertake other tasks as required, and in accordance with the intern's interests and experience.
• Reporting lines The intern will be under the direct supervision of the Programme Officer (P3) of the Global Peatlands Initiative, within the Biodiversity, Landscapes and People Unit and will work closely with various UNEP Divisions and Regional Offices.

Qualifications/special skills

Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

• be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
• be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's degree or equivalent).
• Applicants must be pursuing qualifications in an area of study that can significantly contribute to the responsibilities outlined and overall work of the Global Peatlands Initiative project.

Applicants must, at the time of application, meet one of the following requirements:

• Background in environmental sciences, environmental policy, biodiversity and conservation, development studies, or related field;
• 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.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills are required
• Have demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter.
• Applicants should have good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Teams.

Languages

• English, French and Spanish are working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Fluency in French and/or Spanish is desirable

Deadline : Aug 20, 2026

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• The Information Technology and Management Intern will support the successful implementation of the Global Partnership on Plastic Pollution and Marine Litter’s work and the management of Global Plastics Hub.

S/he will be responsible for the following duties:

• Assist with plastic lifecycle data analysis, by identifying new datasets and recommending optimal approaches for data integration and visualization within the global data map and country dashboards;
• Assist in the optimization and migration of the Global Plastics Hub by learning its architecture and codebase, cleaning outdated and unnecessary data and content and providing technical assistance for migration processes.
• Assist in enhancing the Global Plastics Hub by identifying and resolving bugs and improving functionalities, as necessary, through the day-to-day management of the Global Plastics Hub.
• Assist in monitoring user engagement and conducing user data analysis to improve GPML outreach activities and promote increased use of the Global Plastics Hub.

Qualifications/special skills

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology or a closely related field is required.
• Master’s degree in a related field 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.

Deadline : Aug 21, 2026

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Responsibilities

• Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of assigned programmes/projects and activities; monitors and analyzes programme/project development and implementation; reviews relevant documents and reports; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and proposes corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; identifies and tracks follow-up actions.
• Performs consulting assignments, in collaboration with the client, by planning facilitating workshops, through other interactive sessions and assisting in developing the action plan the client will use to manage the change. Researches, analyzes and presents information gathered from diverse sources.
• Assists in policy development, including the review and analysis of issues and trends, preparation of evaluations or other research activities and studies. Undertakes survey initiatives; designs data collection tools; reviews, analyzes and interprets responses, identifies problems/issues and prepares conclusions.   
• Prepares various written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications.
• Provides substantive support to consultative and other meetings, conferences, to include proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations. 
• Undertakes outreach activities; conducts training workshops, seminars; makes presentations on assigned topics/activities. Participates in or lead field missions, including provision of guidance to external consultants, government officials and other parties and drafting mission summaries. 
• Coordinates activities related to budget and funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements.) and prepares related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget.).
• Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting. 
• Performs other duties as required.

Competencies
PROFESSIONALISM 

• Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to the environment sector, biodiversity, public health or other related specialized field.  
• Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. 
• Ability to conduct data collection using various methods. 
• Ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. 
• Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases.  
• Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities.  Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. 
• Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.   

TEAMWORK 

• Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.  

PLANNING & ORGANIZING 

• Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently

Education

• Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Environmental Science, Public Health, Interdisciplinary Studies, Social Sciences or a related field is required. 
• A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.   
• Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable.

Job - Specific Qualification
Not available.
Work Experience

• A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management in the area of One Health, biodiversity, climate or pollution linked to health is required.   
• At least two (2) years of relevant work experience in developing countries is required.   
• At least two (2) years of experience working in international organizations such as the United Nations is required.   
• Experience in international interagency initiatives involving health and environment sectors is desirable.   
• Two (2) years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

Deadline : Sep 4, 2026

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• The CITES Secretariat is primarily responsible for the implementation of the MIKE Programme  An Internship position is available in the MIKE Program based in the Nairobi Duty Station.   
• Under the direct supervision of the CITES MIKE Programme Management Officer, the intern will assist with planning, researching, producing, and releasing communications and multimedia materials on a broad range of wildlife conservation topics across various CITES channels, as well as supporting capacity-building and programme management activities.
• The work will contribute to strengthening public awareness, stakeholder engagement, and visibility of the CITES MIKE Programme activities at regional and global levels. 

Duties and Responisblities: 

The tasks will include, but not limited to: 

• Draft content for social media posts highlighting CITES MIKE’s work and broader global biodiversity topics, ensuring alignment with CITES communication guidelines and MIKE communication plan. 
• Edit and produce photo and video content   
• Design outreach and capacity building materials (e.g.  factsheets, PowerPoint presentations, branded templates, and others as relevant)  
• Organize and maintain internal storage for CITES MIKE’s multimedia assets (e.g., images, videos, graphics)  
• Support communication planning and implementation for campaigns, capacity building activities, and key meetings    
• Monitor social media and website performance and compile monthly and/or quarterly communications reports. 
• Maintain basic tracking lists, calendars, and documentation related to CITES MIKE activities  
• Assist with other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications/special skills
Applicants must, at the time of application meet one of the following requirements: 

• be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent); or  
• be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent or higher); or  
• have graduated with a university degree  
• Preferred area of study: Academic background and experience in communications, graphic design, or other relevant areas (including social media, web development/management). 
• Certification in graphic design software applications, such as Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, Canva, or similar, is required   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.

Languages

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English is required. 
• Knowledge of French or Spanish is desirable.  

Deadline : Aug 19, 2026
NOTE: "Fluency equals a rating of "fluent" in all four areas (read, write, speak, understand) and "Knowledge of" equals a rating of "confident" in two of the four areas.

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• The CITES Secretariat is primarily responsible for the implementation of the MIKE Programme  An Internship position is available in the MIKE Unit based in the Nairobi Duty Station.   
• Under the direct supervision of the Programme Management Officer, and the overall guidance of the MIKE Coordinator, the intern will assist in the planning, researching, production, and release of communications and multimedia materials on a broad range of wildlife conservation topics, with a focus on MIKE Program.   

The tasks will include, but not limited to:

• Assist in organising meetings, workshops, and events related to the MIKE Programme, including the MIKE Subregional Steering Committee (SSC) meetings, MIKE training workshops, and MIKE–ETIS Technical Advisory Group (Monitoring the Illegal Killing of Elephants – Elephant Trade Information System Technical Advisory Group (TAG)) meetings 
• Assist in developing and adapting MIKE-related materials to support effective delivery of workshops and meetings.  Support communication and contribute to maintaining engagement with Elephant Range States on MIKE-related matters, as needed. 
• Take minutes, prepare and distribute documentation before and after meetings, as needed  Assist in compiling and organizing MIKE data related to illegal killing trends. 
• Support the preparation of summaries and briefing notes based on MIKE reports and findings.  
• Support document archiving and organisation of files on SharePoint and other shared platforms.   
• Support the logistical and administrative preparation of missions, meetings, and project-related events, including travel arrangements, documentation flow, and participant coordination. 
• Maintain updated planning tools, calendars, and internal tracking systems to support efficient project implementation. 
• Assist with other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications/special skills
Applicants must, at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:  

• be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent); or  
• be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent or higher); or  
• have graduated with a university degree  
• Preferred area of study: Academic background in Wildlife conservation, Environmental Management, Project Management, Business Management or any other related field.  
• Candidate must demonstrate interest and motivation to work in wildlife conservation, with a particular focus on elephant conservation.  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.

Languages

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French or Spanish is desirable. NOTE: "Fluency equals a rating of "fluent" in all four areas (read, write, speak, understand) and "Knowledge of" equals a rating of "confident" in two of the four areas.

Deadline : Aug 19, 2026

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Under the supervision of the Marine and Freshwater Branch’s Marine and Coastal Ecosystem Unit Chief and Programme Management Officer, the consultant will perform the following duties:  

• Strengthening GFCR’s communications, with a focus on website and social media content, newsletters, graphic design and development of multimedia products to support advocacy, partner engagement, and re-source mobilization. 

The Multimedia and Graphic Design Specialist shall perform the following tasks: 

• Graphic Design and Visual Production Design and produce high-quality graphic materials in line with GFCR and partner brand guidelines. 
• Develop layouts for reports, publications, presentations, factsheets, and campaign materials. 
• Ensure consistency of visual identity across all outputs.  

Multimedia and Video Production 

• Prepare photo and video materials for communications products. 
• Film and produce case study videos, including interviews, b-roll footage, and visual narratives, sub-ject to approved briefs. 
• Edit and package video content for digital platforms, events, and presentations. 
• Produce light motion graphics or animations as required.  

Social Media Pipeline Management

• Maintain and update a forward-looking social media content pipeline. 
• Produce platform-specific visual and video assets. 
• Support campaigns aligned with global ocean, climate, biodiversity, health, and finance milestones.  
• GFCR Quarterly Newsletter Design and format the GFCR quarterly digital newsletter. 
• Develop graphics, layouts, and visual elements ensuring clarity and accessibility.  
• Website Content Management and Facelift Upload, format, and update website content.
• Support a light visual facelift to improve layout, visual coherence, and presentation. 
• Coordinate with technical teams as required.  
• GFCR 5-Year Midpoint Report Lead the layout, design, and visual presentation of the GFCR 5-Year Midpoint Report. 
• Develop infographics and data visualizations. 
• Deliver print-ready and web-optimized versions.  

Visual Asset and Repository Management 

• Maintain and update the GFCR photo and video repository, including labelling, metadata, and ver-sion control. Ensure assets are accessible and suitable for reuse across communications products.  

Design and Layout of Technical Publications  

• Under the Source to Sea Pollution unit, the consultant shall design and produce the layout of the following publications: Compendium of Lessons Learned from Wastewater Surveillance at Ports and Airports o Design and format the final publication, including tables, graphs, charts, visual elements, and infographics.
• Towards a Harmonized Approach for Wastewater Surveillance in Africa
• Design and format the final document, ensuring clear visual presentation of data, charts, tables, and infographics.
• Capacity Needs Assessment for Wastewater Surveillance Systems in Africa
• Design and produce the layout of the publication identifying regional priorities, technical gaps, and capacity-building needs, including visual representations of findings.
• Roadmap for Harmonization of Wastewater and Environmental Surveillance 
• Design and format the final publication, including tables, graphs, charts, visual elements, and infographics.

Qualifications/special skills
An advanced degree in Communications and environmental programmes is required. 

• A first-level university degree, combined with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience, may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
• 2 years of experience in communications and environmental programmes is required Experience in working with multi-disciplinary teams, including local and expatriate technical experts is required.
• Demonstrated experience in events, webinar, training and workshop planning is desirable
• Strong knowledge of website development and social media tools is desirable
• Ability to plan, organize, implement, and report on work is required Excellent oral and written communication skills in English is required Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines is desirable

Languages

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this consulting position, fluency in oral and written English is required.

Deadline : Aug 13, 2026 

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Under the supervision of the Task Manager for Global and Europe and Asia Portfolio the consultant will perform the following duties:  
Specific tasks and responsibilities  

• Review and finalize submission packages for GCF concept notes and GEF PIFs, PFDs and CEO Endorsement requests. 
• Provide input to UNEP and GEF review processes and address comments. 
• Provide input to PPG processes, including internalization. 
• Prepare documentation needed for the internalization process of CEO endorsed projects. 
• Review progress and financial reports of assigned ongoing projects. 
• Compile information and review reports related to upcoming Mid-Term or Terminal Reviews and Evaluations 
• Provide input and review of GCF Full Proposals. 
• Coordinate the Unit’s input for IPMR, including requesting and coordinating inputs from Unit colleagues, providing training to colleagues on how to input information, undertaking quality control and quality assurance of data provided, and preparing management reports on the Unit’s status on IPMR.  
• Liaise when requested with the other relevant stakeholders within UNEP, especially the Cities team, the Sustainable Mobility Unit, the Research and Market Branch and the Regional Offices.

Qualifications/special skills

• Master’s degree in environmental policy, international affairs, engineering, environmental sciences, economic or in close-related field is required. 
• A first level degree with additional two years of qualifying experience maybe accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree; 
• Minimum of 2 years of technical / evaluation experience is required, preferably including evaluating large, regional, or global programmes and using a Theory of Change approach is required 
• Excellent writing and analytical, as well as research skills and good understanding of GEF project cycle and policies. 
• It will be an asset to have experience with GEF projects and/or UNEP projects.is required. 
• A good understanding of the buildings and construction sector is desirable.

Languages

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. 
• For this consultancy, fluency (both oral and written) in English is required; knowledge of Spanish and/or French is desirable

Deadline : Aug 12, 2026