Environmental data research and methodology Intern

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global authority on the environment.

UNEP’s mission is to inspire, inform, and enable nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations.

For over 50 years, UNEP has worked with governments, civil society, the private sector and UN entities to address humanity’s most pressing environmental challenges - from restoring the ozone layer to protecting the world's seas and promoting a green, inclusive economy.

UNEP is driving transformational change by drilling down on the root causes of the triple planetary crisis of climate change, nature and biodiversity loss and pollution.

UNEP’s work is focused on helping countries transition to low-carbon and resource-efficient economies, strengthening environmental governance and law, safeguarding ecosystems, and providing evidence-based data to inform policy decisions.

Through cutting-edge science, coordination and advocacy, UNEP supports its 193 Member States to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals and live in harmony with nature.

And this work has never been more critical.

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Environmental data research and methodology Intern

Duties and Responsibilities

  • The intern will support ongoing work related to data analytics and digital tools, including contributions to a foresight platform and related analytical workflows. Tasks will include:
  • Assisting with the development of guidelines and methodology for research of emerging (environmental) issues
  • Conducting research on data sources, environmental and emerging issues
  • Assisting in organizing and adding to the database
  • Supporting the compilation, assessment and ranking of evidence
  • Supporting documentation of data processes, workflows, and methodologies • Assisting in preparation of technical inputs to reports, presentations, and briefs

Qualifications/special skills

Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

  • be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
  • be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent). As well as:
  • Be computer literate in standard software applications.
  • Have demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter.
  • Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views. Field of study: Environmental science, Data Science, Statistics, Environmental Engineering, Sustainable Development or another related field is required.
  • Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work. experience.
  • However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required.
  • Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, master’s or PH.D. Programme. Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage.
  • Ability to do scientific literature research and critically assess information sources
  • Understanding of basic environmental science concepts 5 Ability to synthesize ideas and write concise reports

Method of application

If you are interested and qualified, kindly submit your application via the link provided below,

https://careers.un.org/jobSearchDescription/277779?language=en&utm_source=Jobinkenya

End Date: 3rd June 2026

 

 

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