{"id":107428,"date":"2026-08-12T07:19:56","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T07:19:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/uncategorized\/communications-intern-cites-mike-program\/"},"modified":"2026-08-12T07:19:56","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T07:19:56","slug":"communications-intern-cites-mike-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/jobs\/nairobi\/communications-intern-cites-mike-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Communications Intern &#8211; CITES MIKE Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"Communications Intern - CITES MIKE Program\", \"description\": \"The CITES Secretariat is primarily responsible for the implementation of the MIKE Programme\u00a0 An Internship position is available in the MIKE Program based in the Nairobi Duty Station.\\nUnder 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.\\nThe work will contribute to strengthening public awareness, stakeholder engagement, and visibility of the CITES MIKE Programme activities at regional and global levels.\\nDuties and Responisblities:\\nThe tasks will include, but not limited to:\\nDraft content for social media posts highlighting CITES MIKE\u2019s work and broader global biodiversity topics, ensuring alignment with CITES communication guidelines and MIKE communication plan.\\nEdit and produce photo and video content\\nDesign outreach and capacity building materials e.g.\u00a0 factsheets, PowerPoint presentations, branded templates, and others as relevant\\nOrganize and maintain internal storage for CITES MIKE\u2019s multimedia assets e.g., images, videos, graphics\\nSupport communication planning and implementation for campaigns, capacity building activities, and key meetings\\nMonitor social media and website performance and compile monthly and\/or quarterly communications reports.\\nMaintain basic tracking lists, calendars, and documentation related to CITES MIKE activities\\nAssist with other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.\\nQualifications\/special skills\\nApplicants must, at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:\\nbe enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme minimum bachelor's level or equivalent; or\\nbe enrolled in a graduate school programme second university degree or equivalent or higher; or\\nhave graduated with a university degree\\nPreferred area of study: Academic background and experience in communications, graphic design, or other relevant areas including social media, web development\/management.\\nCertification in graphic design software applications, such as Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, Canva, or similar, is required\u00a0 \u00a0Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience.\\nHowever, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required.\\nApplicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree bachelor or equivalent, Master\u2019s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor\u2019s, Master\u2019s or PH.D. Programme.\\nDo 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.\\nLanguages\\nEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English is required.\\nKnowledge of French or Spanish is desirable.\\nDeadline\\n: Aug 19, 2026\\nNOTE: \\\"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.\", \"datePosted\": \"2026-08-10\", \"hiringOrganization\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"United Nations Environment Programme UNEP\"}, \"jobLocation\": {\"@type\": \"Place\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"Nairobi\", \"addressCountry\": \"KE\"}}, \"directApply\": true, \"validThrough\": \"2026-09-04T23:59:59\", \"employmentType\": \"CONTRACTOR\"}<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Company:<\/strong> United Nations Environment Programme UNEP<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Nairobi<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Contract<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply Before:<\/strong> 2026-09-04<\/p>\n<h3>Job Description<\/h3>\n<p>The CITES Secretariat is primarily responsible for the implementation of the MIKE Programme\u00a0 An Internship position is available in the MIKE Program based in the Nairobi Duty Station.<br \/>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.<br \/>The work will contribute to strengthening public awareness, stakeholder engagement, and visibility of the CITES MIKE Programme activities at regional and global levels.<br \/>Duties and Responisblities:<br \/>The tasks will include, but not limited to:<br \/>Draft content for social media posts highlighting CITES MIKE\u2019s work and broader global biodiversity topics, ensuring alignment with CITES communication guidelines and MIKE communication plan.<br \/>Edit and produce photo and video content<br \/>Design outreach and capacity building materials e.g.\u00a0 factsheets, PowerPoint presentations, branded templates, and others as relevant<br \/>Organize and maintain internal storage for CITES MIKE\u2019s multimedia assets e.g., images, videos, graphics<br \/>Support communication planning and implementation for campaigns, capacity building activities, and key meetings<br \/>Monitor social media and website performance and compile monthly and\/or quarterly communications reports.<br \/>Maintain basic tracking lists, calendars, and documentation related to CITES MIKE activities<br \/>Assist with other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.<br \/>Qualifications\/special skills<br \/>Applicants must, at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:<br \/>be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme minimum bachelor&#8217;s level or equivalent; or<br \/>be enrolled in a graduate school programme second university degree or equivalent or higher; or<br \/>have graduated with a university degree<br \/>Preferred area of study: Academic background and experience in communications, graphic design, or other relevant areas including social media, web development\/management.<br \/>Certification in graphic design software applications, such as Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, Canva, or similar, is required\u00a0 \u00a0Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience.<br \/>However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required.<br \/>Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree bachelor or equivalent, Master\u2019s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor\u2019s, Master\u2019s or PH.D. Programme.<br \/>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.<br \/>Languages<br \/>English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English is required.<br \/>Knowledge of French or Spanish is desirable.<br \/>Deadline<br \/>: Aug 19, 2026<br \/>NOTE: &#8220;Fluency equals a rating of &#8220;fluent&#8221; in all four areas read, write, speak, understand and &#8220;Knowledge of&#8221; equals a rating of &#8220;confident&#8221; in two of the four areas.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>Interested and qualified? Go to United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) on careers.un.org to apply<br \/>Build your CV for free. 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