United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Support Internship 2025 at Abu Dhabi - Apply Online before 9 December 2025

UNEP Support Internship 2025 at Abu Dhabi - Apply Online before 9 December 2025

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) offers a unique opportunity for motivated individuals to gain hands-on experience in international environmental cooperation, communication, and partnership development. This internship is ideal for those interested in global environmental policy, migratory species conservation, and sustainable development. Interns will work in a remote-friendly environment, collaborating with diverse teams across the world.

Organization	United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Post Name	Programme Support Intern
Duty Station	Abu Dhabi
Expected Duration	3-6 months
Last Date to Apply	9 December 2025

Applicants must be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher), enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (Minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent), or have recently graduated with a university degree.

Not specified.

Candidates with backgrounds in communication, journalism, public relations, marketing, business administration, development studies, international relations, environmental policy, sustainable development, or a related field are preferred. Environmental science backgrounds are also welcome.

Post	Vacancies
Programme Support Intern	1

Open to all eligible candidates.

No application fee. The United Nations does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

Event	Date
Date Posted	25 November 2025
Deadline	9 December 2025

Selection is based on application review and interview. Successful candidates will be notified via email.

1. Visit the official UN careers website: careers.un.org
2. Search for Job Opening ID: 267708
3. Submit your application with all required documents by the deadline.

• Support preparation of communication materials (news stories, website updates, newsletters, social media posts).
• Assist in designing and disseminating outreach and visibility materials.
• Help organize communication events and campaigns.
• Contribute to maintaining and updating the CMS Abu Dhabi website and SharePoint content.
• Support mapping and maintaining a database of partners and stakeholders.
• Assist in drafting briefs, background notes, and summaries on partnerships.
• Support documentation and follow-up of partnership meetings.
• Assist in researching potential donors and funding opportunities.
• Contribute to tracking and organizing information on funding pipelines.
• Help organize donor-related events, briefings, and outreach activities.
• Perform other ad hoc tasks as requested by the supervisor.

• Enrolled in or graduated from a university degree programme.
• Preference for communication, journalism, public relations, marketing, business administration, development studies, international relations, environmental policy, sustainable development, or related fields.
• Keen interest in communication, partnership development, resource mobilization, and migratory species conservation.
• Personal commitment to the ideals of the UN Charter.
• Ability to interact with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Literate in standard computer software.
• Fluency in spoken and written English required. Knowledge of Arabic or French is an advantage.

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 host country may need to obtain the appropriate visa and work authorization.

No additional information provided.

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• Job Description

• Is this internship paid? No, interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations.
• What are the language requirements? Fluency in spoken and written English is required. Knowledge of Arabic or French is an advantage.
• Are there any fees for applying? No, the United Nations does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
• How long is the internship? 3-6 months.
• What documents are required? Application via the UN careers portal with academic transcripts and a cover letter.
• Can I apply if I am not a citizen of the host country? Yes, but you may need to arrange for a visa and work authorization.