Programme Management Intern - CITES MIKE Program

The CITES Secretariat is primarily responsible for the implementation of the Monitoring the Illegal Killing of Elephants (MIKE) Programme. An Internship position is available in the MIKE Unit based in the Nairobi Duty Station.

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 the MIKE Program.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 (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.
• 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.

Qualifications and Experience

• Enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent); OR enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent or higher); OR have graduated with a university degree.
• Academic background in Wildlife Conservation, Environmental Management, Project Management, Business Management, or related field.
• Demonstrated interest and motivation to work in wildlife conservation, with a focus on elephant conservation.
• Fluency in English (required); knowledge of French or Spanish is desirable.