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Intern

Vacancy #:   7637
Unit:   Nepal Programme Coordination
Organisation:   International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
Location:   Nepal Country Office, Kathmandu, Nepal
Reporting to:   Senior Communications and MEL Officer
Work percentage:   100%
Grade:   I
Expected start date:   01 July 2026
Type of contract:   Fixed-term (up to 8 months)
Closing date:   25 June 2026
BACKGROUND
IUCN Nepal has been developing partnerships with various government line agencies as well as non-governmental organisations to carry out its activities to conserve Nepal’s biodiversity to improve and secure livelihoods. IUCN Nepal also strengthens the links among the three major groups in IUCN constituencies: national members, commission members and other partners. There are 22 IUCN institutional members in Nepal representing the government, INGO and NGO sectors and around 200 Commission members actively involving in IUCN seven commissions.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Major Responsibilities:
To support the planning, coordination, implementation, and documentation of IUCN's activities, IUCN seeks to recruit two interns who will gain practical experience in event management, stakeholder coordination, communications, and conservation programming.

Specific Responsibilities:

Event Coordination Support
•Assist in the planning and coordination of various events.
•Support preparation of meeting agendas, participant lists, invitations, and event schedules.
•Follow up with speakers, panellists, partners, and participants as required.
•Assist in logistical arrangements for meetings, workshops and events.

Stakeholder Engagement
•Support communication with government agencies, conservation organizations, academic institutions, development partners, and youth groups.
•Maintain stakeholder databases and contact lists.
•Assist in coordinating participant registration and correspondence.

Documentation and Reporting
•Prepare meeting notes and minutes.
•Support documentation of event proceedings, key discussions, and recommendations.

Communications and Visibility
•Support development of communication and outreach materials.
•Assist in drafting social media content, event updates, and success stories.
•Support photography, participant interviews, and event documentation where required.

Administrative Support
•Maintain filing systems and event records.
•Support procurement and logistics processes.
•Contribute to monitoring and evaluation activities including data entry, analysis, and reporting.
•Perform any other tasks as assigned by the supervisor in line with the internship objectives.
REQUIREMENTS
  • Education
-Bachelor's degree (recently completed within the last 2 years) in Environmental Science, Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Geography, Development Studies, Agriculture, Rural Development, Social Sciences, or a related field.
-Master's degree students or recent graduates will also be considered.
-Candidates currently enrolled in a graduate programme may be considered if the internship is part of their academic requirement.

•Competencies
-Strong interest in conservation, climate change and sustainable development.
-Good organizational and coordination skills.
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Nepali.
-Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
-Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
-Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse stakeholders.

•Expected Learning Outcomes
The interns will gain:
-Gained practical experience in conservation and development programme management.
-Developed skills in research, data collection, and analysis applicable to biodiversity and climate change contexts.
-Built an understanding of how global frameworks (CBD, UNFCCC, SDGs) translate into national and local programmes in Nepal.
-Enhanced professional writing and communication abilities through report drafting and stakeholder engagement.
-Expanded their professional network within the conservation, development, and government sectors in Nepal.
-Strengthened their understanding of community-based approaches to conservation and livelihood development.
-Practical skills in communications, documentation and project coordination.

This position is based at IUCN Nepal Country Office, and only Nepali citizens are eligible to apply.
APPLICATIONS

Applicants are requested to apply online through the HR Management System, by opening the vacancy announcement and pressing the "Apply" button.

Applicants will be asked to create an account and submit their profile information. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. The vacancy closes at midnight, Swiss time (GMT+1 / GMT+2 during Daylight Saving Time, DST). Please note that only selected applicants will be personally contacted for interviews.

Other job opportunities are published in the IUCN website: https://www.iucn.org/involved/jobs/


About IUCN

IUCN is a membership Union uniquely composed of both government and civil society organisations. It provides public, private and non-governmental organisations with the knowledge and tools that enable human progress, economic development and nature conservation to take place together.

Created in 1948, IUCN is now the world’s largest and most diverse environmental network, harnessing the knowledge, resources and reach of more than 1,400 Member organisations and around 16,000 experts. It is a leading provider of conservation data, assessments and analysis. Its broad membership enables IUCN to fill the role of incubator and trusted repository of best practices, tools and international standards.

IUCN provides a neutral space in which diverse stakeholders including governments, NGOs, scientists, businesses, local communities, indigenous peoples organisations and others can work together to forge and implement solutions to environmental challenges and achieve sustainable development.

Working with many partners and supporters, IUCN implements a large and diverse portfolio of conservation projects worldwide. Combining the latest science with the traditional knowledge of local communities, these projects work to reverse habitat loss, restore ecosystems and improve people’s well-being.

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