About United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

TheUnited Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)is the leading global environmental authority that sets the world’s environmental agenda, promotes coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development, and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. Established in 1972, UNEP works with governments, civil society, businesses and other UN entities to address critical environmental challenges including climate change, ecosystem degradation, chemicals and waste management, and environmental governance. UNEP’s mission is to provide leadership and encourage partnership in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing, and enabling nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations.

Job Summary

This internship offers a unique opportunity for a motivated individual to gain hands-on experience in international development and environmental protection, climate action, and sustainable development. Working with United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), you will contribute to meaningful projects that address global challenges and promote sustainable development. You will develop valuable professional skills while working in a multicultural, international environment alongside experienced professionals.

Key Details

• Job Title:Programme Support Intern
• Grade:I-1
• Location:Bonn, Germany
• Department:United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
• Contract Type:Internship
• Salary:Unpaid

Qualifications

• Academic Qualifications: Have a keen interest in working on wildlife conservation matters
• Academic Qualifications: Have a keen interest in the work of the United Nations
• Academic Qualifications: Have a personal commitment to the ideals of the UN Charter
• Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
• Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship.
• Language: Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage.
• Language: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
• Language: Required: English Desirable: Arabic Desirable: French Desirable: Mandarin Desirable: Spanish.

Skills

• Support the implementation of COP15 Resolutions and related Decisions, with a special focus on those CMS instruments, working groups and task forces that implement activities compatible with a Flyway approach to the conservation of migratory species at global level.
• Support the Avian Team in quantifying and prioritizing the top actions needed to strengthen its work on the areas of: a) Flyways; b) Seabirds; c) Species Action Plans; d) Renewable Energy, and; e) Illegal and unsustainable take of migratory birds.
• Attend relevant workshops, lectures, seminars and conferences related to the Flyways decisions, resolutions and instruments of the CMS
• Support the Avian Team in quantifying and prioritizing the top actions needed to strengthen its work on the abovementioned areas B) Under the direct supervision of the Head of the Raptors MOU Coordinating Unit, and in cooperation with the rest of the members of the team, the selected intern will:
• Analysis of a survey on the practice of supplementary feeding for raptors in Africa and Eurasia
• Coordinate and draft news stories on activities related to the implementation of the MOU for publication on the webpage of the Raptors MOU, and on social media channels;
• Support the delivery of the Fourth Meeting of Signatories (MOS4) to be held in 2026;
• Provide specific support to CMS Working Groups and Task Forces such as – The Technical Advisory Group – Working Group on Sooty Falcon – The CMS Saker Falcon Task Force – The Vulture Coordinating Team – The Steppe Eagle Working Group
• Prepare publishable factsheets on: – The 8 Critically Endangered (CR) species of migratory raptor covered by the Raptors MOU – Accession of new Signatories to the Raptors MOU – HPAI and raptors – Internationally Important Raptors Areas
• Expand and organize the collection of raptor photographs to be used in MOU publications;
• Support the maintenance of MOU contacts databases;
• Take notes in meetings, prepare meeting reports, and support logistics of online meetings;

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment

How to Apply