Web Developer

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UNEP seeks a Web Developer intern to support Nairobi Convention programs. The intern will develop and maintain web pages, create visualization dashboards, and integrate data for reporting tools. This 6-month internship in Nairobi offers work with international partners on environmental policy.

• Internship with UNEP in Nairobi
• Support environmental policy implementation
• Develop and maintain web pages and dashboards
• Opportunity to work with international partners

Description

Web Developer | UNEP - United Nations Environment Programme Web Developer UNEP - United Nations Environment Programme Nairobi Both national and international Internship level Speaks English, French Application deadline: August 03, 2026 (12 days) Apply Summary by Impactpool The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is seeking a Web Developer intern to support the Nairobi Convention's programs and projects. The intern will assist in developing and maintaining web pages, creating visualization dashboards, and integrating data for reporting tools. This position offers an opportunity to work with international partners and contribute to environmental policy implementation. The internship is located in Nairobi and is expected to last for six months. Candidate Requirements: Enrolled in or completed a graduate program or final year of a bachelor's degree Degree in web development, computer science, IT, software engineering, data science, or related field Pleasant interpersonal skills Ability to interact with diverse cultural backgrounds Interest in UN work and commitment to UN ideals Background in front-end development, content management, or data visualization is desirable Fluency in English; knowledge of another language is a plus Work Location Nairobi Expected duration 6 months Duties and Responsibilities The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. UNEP coordinates the development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action. UN Environment’s 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. UNEP administers the Nairobi Convention for the Protection, Management and Development of the Coastal and Marine Environment of the Western Indian Ocean (WIO). The Contracting Parties to the Convention are Comoros, France, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, Somalia, South Africa and United Republic of Tanzania. This Internship position is located at the Nairobi Convention in UNEP office in Nairobi, Kenya, with the intended purpose of supporting the Convention’s programmes, projects, and reporting mechanisms of Contracting Parties. Under the direct supervision of the Head of the Nairobi Convention, the intern will: • Support the development, updating, and maintenance of Nairobi Convention website pages and related web platforms. • Assist in creating and maintaining visualization dashboard pages for Nairobi Convention projects, including SWIOFC-NC PP1, SWIOFC-NC PP2, NOCAMO, and other linked initiatives. • Collate, organize, and prepare project information, outputs, and datasets for integration into dashboard and web-based reporting tools. • Support integration of data from multiple sources into cohesive datasets for dashboards, web pages, and related digital products. • Assist in the development and updating of metadata and structured information for web maps and project information systems. • Support data analysis and interpretation using relevant digital tools, including dashboard and reporting platforms, to generate insights for project communication and decision-making. • Assist in the creation, updating, and publishing of COP12 and other event-related web pages, ensuring timely posting of working documents, information documents, and related materials. • Upload and maintain relevant website content, including project documents, event resources, updates, and communication materials. • Support ongoing improvement of the Nairobi Convention’s online visibility, accessibility, and digital knowledge-sharing systems. Qualifications/special skills Applicants must, at the time of application, 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); or - Have graduated with a university degree in web development, computer science, information technology, software engineering, data science, digital systems, or a related field. In addition: • Demonstrate pleasant interpersonal skills. • Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, including a willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views. • Has a keen in