Programme Management Intern - CITES MIKE Program

Role Overview

This internship places you inside the CITES MIKE (Monitoring the Illegal Killing of Elephants) Unit in Nairobi, where you will support the team's communication, event organisation, and data-related tasks. You will work under the direct supervision of the Programme Management Officer, helping to turn complex wildlife conservation data into clear materials for workshops, steering committees, and range-state engagement. Your contribution helps keep elephant conservation efforts coordinated, informed, and visible across Africa and Asia.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the logistical and administrative preparation of MIKE meetings, including Subregional Steering Committee sessions, training workshops, and Technical Advisory Group meetings, by handling travel arrangements, participant coordination, and document flow.
• Adapt and develop training and communication materials for MIKE workshops, ensuring they are relevant and easy for participants from different countries to use.
• Draft minutes, compile pre- and post-meeting documentation, and circulate materials to participants in a timely manner.
• Help compile and organise MIKE data on illegal elephant killing trends, making sure datasets are accurate and accessible for analysis and reporting.
• Prepare summaries, briefing notes, and internal updates based on MIKE reports and findings, translating technical content for non-specialist audiences.
• Maintain shared files on SharePoint and other platforms, archiving documents and updating internal tracking systems, calendars, and planning tools.
• Assist with communication tasks that keep elephant range states engaged with MIKE-related matters and informed of programme progress.
• Carry out additional administrative and research tasks assigned by the supervisor to support the smooth running of the MIKE Unit.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree (bachelor's level or equivalent), or be enrolled in a graduate programme (master's, PhD, or equivalent), or have recently graduated with a university degree.
• Hold an academic background in wildlife conservation, environmental management, project management, business management, or a closely related field relevant to this internship.
• Demonstrate a genuine interest in and motivation for wildlife conservation, with particular focus on elephant conservation and the illegal wildlife trade.
• No prior professional work experience is required, but your field of study must be clearly relevant to the duties of this internship.
• Be fluent in English in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding; knowledge of French or Spanish is desirable.
• Be able to work effectively with diverse teams, manage multiple administrative tasks, and communicate clearly in writing and in person.