{"id":108827,"date":"2026-08-18T05:33:25","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T05:33:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/uncategorized\/cites-mike-program-management-internship\/"},"modified":"2026-08-18T05:33:25","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T05:33:25","slug":"cites-mike-program-management-internship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/jobs\/nairobi\/cites-mike-program-management-internship\/","title":{"rendered":"CITES MIKE Program Management Internship"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"CITES MIKE Program Management Internship\", \"description\": \"The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is hiring a Programme Management Intern for the CITES MIKE Program in Nairobi for Six Months.\\nUNEP 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.\\nThe Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) regulates international trade in specimens (plants, animals and parts and derivatives thereof) of about 36,000 species listed in the three Appendices of the Convention. In order to efficiently implement the Convention and ensure that when international wildlife trade occurs, it is legal, sustainable and traceable, Parties to CITES need to have in place adequate national legislation and designate one or more Management and Scientific authorities. The role of the Secretariat is to support Parties in the effective implementation of the Convention and the related Resolutions and Decisions. To further assist Parties and to ensure that the Convention continues to respond to current conservation needs and challenges, the Conference of the Parties is directing the Secretariat to undertake an increasing number of specific activities. The Secretariat is also tasked with organizing the annual meetings of the permanent committees and with organizing smaller ad hoc workshops and consultations.\\nThe Monitoring of the Illegal Killing of Elephants (MIKE) program was established by the CITES Conference of the Parties to monitor levels of illegal killing of elephants in MIKE sites in elephant range States in Africa and Asia, with the goal of providing reliable information and building capacity for the management of elephant populations. The Programme\u2019s geographical coverage expanded and now includes 100 MIKE sites spread over 47 elephant range States. An additional focus on monitoring the illegal killing of other endangered species will be explored and implemented if feasible. The CITES Secretariat is primarily responsible for the implementation of the MIKE Programme\\nAn Internship position is available in the MIKE Unit based in the Nairobi Duty Station.\\nDuties and Responsibilities\\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.\\nSupport 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\\nAssist 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:\\n(a) be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor\u2019s level or equivalent); or\\n(b) be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent or higher); or\\n(c) have graduated with a university degree\\n(d) Preferred area of study:Academic background in Wildlife conservation, Environmental Management, Project Management, Business Management or any other related field.\\ne) Candidate must demonstrate interest and motivation to work in wildlife conservation, with a particular focus on elephant conservation.\\nApplicants 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. \u00a0Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master\u2019s or Ph.D. Prog\", \"datePosted\": \"2026-08-08\", \"hiringOrganization\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"UN Environment Programme (UNEP)\"}, \"jobLocation\": {\"@type\": \"Place\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"Nairobi\", \"addressCountry\": \"KE\"}}, \"directApply\": true, \"validThrough\": \"2026-08-19T23:59:59\", \"employmentType\": \"INTERN\"}<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Company:<\/strong> UN Environment Programme (UNEP)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Nairobi<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Internship<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply Before:<\/strong> 2026-08-19<\/p>\n<h3>Job Description<\/h3>\n<p>The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is hiring a Programme Management Intern for the CITES MIKE Program in Nairobi for Six Months.<br \/>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.<br \/>The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) regulates international trade in specimens (plants, animals and parts and derivatives thereof) of about 36,000 species listed in the three Appendices of the Convention. In order to efficiently implement the Convention and ensure that when international wildlife trade occurs, it is legal, sustainable and traceable, Parties to CITES need to have in place adequate national legislation and designate one or more Management and Scientific authorities. The role of the Secretariat is to support Parties in the effective implementation of the Convention and the related Resolutions and Decisions. To further assist Parties and to ensure that the Convention continues to respond to current conservation needs and challenges, the Conference of the Parties is directing the Secretariat to undertake an increasing number of specific activities. The Secretariat is also tasked with organizing the annual meetings of the permanent committees and with organizing smaller ad hoc workshops and consultations.<br \/>The Monitoring of the Illegal Killing of Elephants (MIKE) program was established by the CITES Conference of the Parties to monitor levels of illegal killing of elephants in MIKE sites in elephant range States in Africa and Asia, with the goal of providing reliable information and building capacity for the management of elephant populations. The Programme\u2019s geographical coverage expanded and now includes 100 MIKE sites spread over 47 elephant range States. An additional focus on monitoring the illegal killing of other endangered species will be explored and implemented if feasible. The CITES Secretariat is primarily responsible for the implementation of the MIKE Programme<br \/>An Internship position is available in the MIKE Unit based in the Nairobi Duty Station.<br \/>Duties and Responsibilities<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.<br \/>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<br \/>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 \/>(a) be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor\u2019s level or equivalent); or<br \/>(b) be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent or higher); or<br \/>(c) have graduated with a university degree<br \/>(d) Preferred area of study:Academic background in Wildlife conservation, Environmental Management, Project Management, Business Management or any other related field.<br \/>e) Candidate must demonstrate interest and motivation to work in wildlife conservation, with a particular focus on elephant conservation.<br \/>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. \u00a0Applicants 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 \/>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: \u201cFluency equals a rating of \u201cfluent\u201d in all four areas (read, write, speak, understand) and \u201cKnowledge of\u201d equals a rating of \u201cconfident\u201d in two of the four areas.<br \/>Additional Information<br \/>Applicants must, at the time of application meet one of the following requirements: \u00a0(a) be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor\u2019s level or equivalent); Master\u2019s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or (b) be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent or higher); or (c) 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 \/>Intern Specific text<br \/>Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work\/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.<\/p>\n<h3>Requirements<\/h3>\n<p>Applicants must, at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:<br \/>(a) be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor\u2019s level or equivalent); or (b) be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent or higher); or (c) have graduated with a university degree (d) Preferred area of study:Academic background in Wildlife conservation, Environmental Management, Project Management, Business Management or any other related field. e) Candidate must demonstrate interest and motivation to work in wildlife conservation, with a particular focus on elephant conservation.<br \/>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. \u00a0Applicants 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 \/>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: \u201cFluency equals a rating of \u201cfluent\u201d in all four areas (read, write, speak, understand) and \u201cKnowledge of\u201d equals a rating of \u201cconfident\u201d in two of the four areas.<br \/>Additional Information Applicants must, at the time of application meet one of the following requirements: \u00a0(a) be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor\u2019s level or equivalent); Master\u2019s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or (b) be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent or higher); or (c) 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 \/>Intern Specific text Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work\/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>Apply on CampusBiz Careers (account required)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/campusbiz.co.ke\/careers\/vacancy\/945958-unep-cites-mike-program-management-internship-nairobi\/?utm_campaign=trending&#038;utm_source=homepage&#038;utm_medium=organic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:10px 20px;background:#2271b1;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:4px;\">Apply Now<\/a><\/p>\n<p><small>Source: CampusBiz<\/small><\/p>\n<p><!-- job-expiry: 2026-08-19 --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Company: UN Environment Programme (UNEP) Location: Nairobi Job Type: Internship Apply Before: 2026-08-19 Job Description The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is hiring a Programme Management Intern for the CITES MIKE Program in Nairobi for Six Months.UNEP is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1408,1409],"tags":[1698,1658,1413,2029],"class_list":["post-108827","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-jobs","category-nairobi","tag-campusbiz","tag-internship","tag-job-listing","tag-un-environment-programme-unep"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/108827","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=108827"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/108827\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=108827"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=108827"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=108827"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}