The Ecosystems Division works with international and national partners, providing technical assistance and advisory services for the implementation of environmental policy, and strengthening the environmental management capacity of developing countries and countries with economies in transition.

Interested graduate and PhD  students  MUST apply to the Job offer No. 66354 in Inspira in order to be considered for an Ecosystems Division Internship opportunity in Nairobi. Please find a link to the job opening!

Interested applicants should specify in their cover letter, the thematic area they would like to take up their internship along with a second preference (if applicable).

Thematic Areas Available:

  • Biodiversity & Biosafety
  • Climate Change Adaptation
  • Environmental Education) Sustainable Forest/Land Management
  • Freshwater Ecosystems
  • Marine & Coastal Ecosystems
  • Ecosystems Management / Wildlife Management


Additional information:
The duration of an Internship is two months minimum; maximum is six months.
The Internship is UNPAID and full-time.
Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the department or office to which they are assigned.
Deadline for receipt of applications of 18 February 2017.   

Due to a high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.

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