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Intern for communications and knowledge management

Position:Intern | I-1Deadline:12 Sep 2026 (13 days left)Job ID:283153Posted on:24 Aug 2026 (6 days ago)
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Job Description

Supports UNEP’s Latin America and Caribbean chemicals and pollution networks through communications and knowledge management. The intern coordinates event and network outreach, updates web content, drafts progress materials, compiles knowledge-sharing results, prepares meeting documentation and awareness products, and helps regional partners advance action on pollution and waste.

Key Details

Department

Latin America and the Caribbean Office

Position Details

Experience level

Student

Minimum experience

No prior experience required

Employment type

Internship

Arrangement

Onsite

Minimum education

Bachelor's degree

Contract duration

6 months

Language Requirements

Required

English, Spanish

Preferred

Another official language

Summary of Responsibilities

  • Support communications for regional pollution cooperation networks
  • Coordinate network events, webinars and technical exchanges
  • Update web pages and draft informative activity notes
  • Draft and disseminate progress reports on work plans
  • Compile results from regional knowledge-sharing activities
  • Prepare meeting materials, minutes and follow-up actions
  • Develop public-awareness materials on pollution

Role Requirements

  • Enrolment in a Master's programme, final year of a Bachelor's programme, or graduation with a Bachelor's degree within one year
  • Study in Communication, Graphic Design, Public Awareness, International Relations, Social Sciences or a related field
  • Fluency in English and Spanish

Desired Criteria

  • Knowledge of environmental issues in Latin America and the Caribbean
  • Experience organising face-to-face and online events
  • Experience in social media for public awareness
  • Skills in design and data-visualisation programmes

Skills

Tools and Technologies

Additional Information

  • Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations

Source & verification

IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from UNEP Careers, on 24 Aug 2026.