Open Roles at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Duties and Responsibilities

• The intern will support ongoing work related to data analytics and digital tools, including contributions to a foresight platform and related analytical workflows. Tasks will include:
• Assisting with the development of guidelines and methodology for research of emerging (environmental) issues
• Conducting research on data sources, environmental and emerging issues
• Assisting in organizing and adding to the database
• Supporting the compilation, assessment and ranking of evidence
• Supporting documentation of data processes, workflows, and methodologies • Assisting in preparation of technical inputs to reports, presentations, and briefs

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). As well as:
• Be computer literate in standard software applications.
• Have demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter.
• 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. Field of study: Environmental science, Data Science, Statistics, Environmental Engineering, Sustainable Development or another related field 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.
• Ability to do scientific literature research and critically assess information sources
• Understanding of basic environmental science concepts 5 Ability to synthesize ideas and write concise reports

End Date: 3rd June 2026

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and a comprehensive communications plan, including setting goals, defining target audiences, and selecting appropriate channels.
• Facilitate the crafting, distribution, and managing consistent messaging across various platforms, including websites, social media, newsletter and press releases.
• Strengthen the EPA Information, Communication and Advocacy Directorate to manage public relations, media contacts list, press releases, and special events to protect and enhance the organization's reputation.
• Support EPA to ensure consistent, timely information flow to the general public on the NBSAP related interventions to promote engagement and alignment with existing initiatives.
• Facilitate and analyze campaign effectiveness, tracking metrics, and produce regular reports on communication initiatives that relate to NBSAP implementation.
• Provide capacity to the EPA to develop, maintain and execute crisis communication plans to protect the NBSAP campaign brand during unforeseen events.
• Train the EPA on how to mobilize resources to support NBSAP communication campaigns and create a brand that is successful for the implementation of the NBSAP (2026-2035).
• The scope of the communication strategy for the NBSAP 3.0 (2026-2035) is to develop, implement and update comprehensive communications plans, including setting goals, defining target audience and selecting appropriate channels.
• A road map will be develop for the effective implementation of the communication strategy of NBSAP 3.0, and several training sessions to be held with the EPA to enable them understand crafting, distribution, and managing consistent messaging across various platforms, including websites, social media, newsletter and press releases, to ensure consistent, timely information flow to the general public on the NBSAP related interventions to promote engagement and alignment with existing initiatives.
• Campaign materials will be produced for different stakeholders and in different languages.
• The consultant will report to the Programme Management Officer of the Nature Frameworks Support Unit, in close collaboration the NBSAP Accelerator Partnerships Facilitator and with EPA in Sierra Leone.

Qualifications/special skills

• An advanced university degree (master’s or equivalent) in Environmental Communication, Development Communication, Communication and Journalism and other related disciplines 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.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in communications, public relations or journalism related to biodiversity planning, conservation and environmental work is required.
• Proven expertise in developing and implementing communication strategy, particularly at institution or national level is required Demonstrated experience working on communications for sustainable development, biodiversity, or environmental issues is required.
• Strong understanding of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and the Kunming Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF) is required.
• Previous experience working with UNEP, UNDP or Similar international organization is desirable

End Date : 28th May 2026