{"id":107429,"date":"2026-08-12T07:20:28","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T07:20:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/uncategorized\/programme-management-intern-cites-mike-program\/"},"modified":"2026-08-12T07:20:28","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T07:20:28","slug":"programme-management-intern-cites-mike-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/jobs\/nairobi\/programme-management-intern-cites-mike-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Programme Management Intern &#8211; CITES MIKE Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"Programme Management 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 Unit based in the Nairobi Duty Station.\\nUnder 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.\\nThe tasks will include, but not limited to:\\nAssist in organising meetings, workshops, and events related to the MIKE Programme, including the MIKE Subregional Steering Committee SSC meetings, MIKE training workshops, and MIKE\u2013ETIS Technical Advisory Group Monitoring the Illegal Killing of Elephants \u2013 Elephant Trade Information System Technical Advisory Group TAG meetings\\nAssist in developing and adapting MIKE-related materials to support effective delivery of workshops and meetings.\u00a0 Support communication and contribute to maintaining engagement with Elephant Range States on MIKE-related matters, as needed.\\nTake minutes, prepare and distribute documentation before and after meetings, as needed\u00a0 Assist in compiling and organizing MIKE data related to illegal killing trends.\\nSupport the preparation of summaries and briefing notes based on MIKE reports and findings.\\nSupport document archiving and organisation of files on SharePoint and other shared platforms.\\nSupport the logistical and administrative preparation of missions, meetings, and project-related events, including travel arrangements, documentation flow, and participant coordination.\\nMaintain updated planning tools, calendars, and internal tracking systems to support efficient project implementation.\\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 in Wildlife conservation, Environmental Management, Project Management, Business Management or any other related field.\\nCandidate must demonstrate interest and motivation to work in wildlife conservation, with a particular focus on elephant conservation.\u00a0 Applicants 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. 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.\\nDeadline\\n: Aug 19, 2026\", \"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 Unit based in the Nairobi Duty Station.<br \/>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.<br \/>The tasks will include, but not limited to:<br \/>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\u2013ETIS Technical Advisory Group Monitoring the Illegal Killing of Elephants \u2013 Elephant Trade Information System Technical Advisory Group TAG meetings<br \/>Assist in developing and adapting MIKE-related materials to support effective delivery of workshops and meetings.\u00a0 Support communication and contribute to maintaining engagement with Elephant Range States on MIKE-related matters, as needed.<br \/>Take minutes, prepare and distribute documentation before and after meetings, as needed\u00a0 Assist in compiling and organizing MIKE data related to illegal killing trends.<br \/>Support the preparation of summaries and briefing notes based on MIKE reports and findings.<br \/>Support document archiving and organisation of files on SharePoint and other shared platforms.<br \/>Support the logistical and administrative preparation of missions, meetings, and project-related events, including travel arrangements, documentation flow, and participant coordination.<br \/>Maintain updated planning tools, calendars, and internal tracking systems to support efficient project implementation.<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 in Wildlife conservation, Environmental Management, Project Management, Business Management or any other related field.<br \/>Candidate must demonstrate interest and motivation to work in wildlife conservation, with a particular focus on elephant conservation.\u00a0 Applicants 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. Knowledge of French or Spanish is desirable. 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.<br \/>Deadline<br \/>: Aug 19, 2026<\/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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