Programme Support Intern

Abu Dhabi or remotely

3-6 months

The Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) is an intergovernmental treaty, under the aegis of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), concerned with the conservation of wildlife and habitats on a global scale. This internship is located within the Coordinating Unit of the Memorandum of Understanding on the Conservation of migratory birds of prey in Africa and Eurasia (Raptors MOU) - an agreement established under CMS - which is located in the CMS Office - Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates). The internship is UNPAID. Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual’s background, the intern’s assigned office as well as the internship period. The intern will assist in the development and daily management of a wide spectrum of bird related activities for CMS. The Internship could be carried out in person at the CMS Office - Abu Dhabi, remotely or hybrid. Under the direct supervision of the Head of the Raptors MOU Coordinating Unit, and in cooperation with the rest of the members of the team, the selected intern will: • Support the organisation of the 4th Meeting of Signatories of the Raptors MOU (MOS4), to be held in December 2026. Tasks will include; - Proofread and edit documents in English - Assist the preparation of scripts and presentations - Develop branding and communication material, and oversee the production of giveaways - Assist with the preparation of badges, participants registration, travel logistics, etc. - Assist the organisation of side events • Provide specific support to CMS Working Groups and Task Forces such as: - The Technical Advisory Group - Working Group on Sooty Falcon - The CMS Saker Falcon Task Force - The Vulture Coordinating Team - The Steppe Eagle Working Group • Prepare publishable factsheets on: - The 8 Critically Endangered (CR) species of migratory raptor covered by the Raptors MOU - Accession of new Signatories to the Raptors MOU - HPAI and raptors • Expand and organize the collection of raptor photographs to be used in MOU publications; • Coordinate and draft news stories on activities related to the implementation of the MOU for publication on the webpage of the Raptors MOU, and on social media channels; • Support the maintenance of MOU contacts databases; • Take notes in meetings, prepare meeting reports, and support logistics of online meetings; • Perform other duties to assist the Coordinating Unit of the Raptors MOU in supporting the implementation of Raptors MOU Action Plan.

Applicants must, at the time of application, meet one of the following requirements: a) Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher) or b) Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (Minimum Bachelor´s level or equivalent), or c) Have graduated with a university degree. Candidates with the following areas of study will be given preference: ornithology, biology, ecology, zoology, environmental science, geography, international law, international relations, public administration or data analytics. Kindly specify your area(s) of academic study. Applicants must: • Have a keen interest in wildlife conservation matters • Have a keen interest in the work of the United Nations • Have a personal commitment to the ideals of the UN Charter • Have 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 • Be literate in standard computer software 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.

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Required: English Desirable: Arabic Desirable: French Desirable: Spanish

Not available.

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 country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.