The Internship Programme is located at the UNEP office in Pretoria, the Sub-Regional Office, with the intended purpose of supporting the coordination and implementation of UNEP activities in the SADC Region.
The daily responsibilities will vary according to needs of the UNEP South Africa team and depend on the individuals’ background as well as the internship period. Working from the UNEP Pretoria Office, the intern will support the UNEP South Africa Office on the implementation of activities related to its programme of work in the Southern Africa region.
Responsibilities:
The Intern, under the direction and supervision of the Head of UNEP office in South Africa will be required to undertake the following specific tasks:
- Support project management, including backstopping implementation of project activities and monitoring for the work undertaken by UNEP in the SADC region.
- Assist with the organisation of meetings and outreach events, and high-level Forums; (Workshops, Webinars, Retreats, etc.) and World Environment Day (WED) commemorations, for Environmental Sustainability by preparing meeting agendas, summaries, minutes and follow up communications as required.
- Support Advocacy Campaigns (Education/Awareness/Sensitizations/Trainings) geared to elevate environmental issues to the same level/s as social and economic issues in each of the 16 SADC Member States.
- Developing necessary background materials, sourcing appropriate speakers, and report writing.
- Assist in preparing concept notes and short briefings across UNEP’s programmatic areas.
- Assist in the development of communication and outreach materials such as stories, social media posts and newsletters highlighting the work and results of UNEP South Africa Office;
- Undertake any additional duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the Head of UNEP South Africa office, and in accordance with the Interns’ interests and experience.
Requirements:
Applicants must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:
- Have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation.
- Or Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
- Or Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent);
NB. No work experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship
How to Apply
Apply Online for the United Nations: Internship Programme 2025