Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

The United Nations Environment Programme (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. 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. 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's 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 An Internship position is available in the MIKE Unit based in the Nairobi Duty Station.

Responsibilities or duties

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.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Langua

Experience needed

Not specified

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Work Location: Nairobi

Expected duration: Not specified

• 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–ETIS Technical Advisory Group (Monitoring the Illegal Killing of Elephants – Elephant Trade Information System Technical Advisory Group (TAG)) meetings
• Assist in developing and adapting MIKE-related materials to support effective delivery of workshops and meetings.
• Support communication and contribute to maintaining engagement with Elephant Range States on MIKE-related matters, as needed.
• Take minutes, prepare and distribute documentation before and after meetings, as needed
• Assist in compiling and organizing MIKE data related to illegal killing trends.
• Support the preparation of summaries and briefing notes based on MIKE reports and findings.
• Support document archiving and organisation of files on SharePoint and other shared platforms.
• Support the logistical and administrative preparation of missions, meetings, and project-related events, including travel arrangements, documentation flow, and participant coordination.
• Maintain updated planning tools, calendars, and internal tracking systems to support efficient project implementation.
• Assist with other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.