The United Nations (UN) is offering internship opportunities at its Nairobi offices, providing aspiring professionals with hands-on experience in various fields. Working for the UN can be a fulfilling career choice, and an internship at this esteemed organization can serve as a stepping stone toward achieving global impact. These positions are designed to provide interns with valuable exposure to international development, environmental sustainability, urban planning, information management, and more.
To support applicants in the process, here are some key tips:
- Choose the right position: Apply for roles that align with your strengths and career aspirations.
- Highlight achievements: Focus on accomplishments rather than daily tasks in your application.
- Craft a strong motivation statement: Use this section to showcase your unique qualifications for the role.
- Prepare for interviews: Practice competency-based responses using the Situation-Action-Result method.
- Apply strategically: While applying to multiple positions can increase your chances, ensure each application is tailored to the role.
Below is a list of available internship positions along with their job descriptions.
Available Internship Positions
Programme Management Intern
Job ID: 252700
Department: United Nations Environment Programme
Duty Station: Nairobi
Deadline: February 20, 2025
Job Description:
The Programme Management Intern will support the planning, implementation, and evaluation of UN Environment Programme (UNEP) projects. Responsibilities include conducting research, assisting in drafting reports, coordinating stakeholder meetings, and supporting project documentation.
Programme Support Intern
Job ID: 252399
Department: United Nations Environment Programme
Duty Station: Nairobi
Deadline: February 21, 2025
Job Description:
The Programme Support Intern will provide administrative and logistical assistance to various projects. Tasks will include data management, report compilation, and coordinating communication between different teams and departments.
Intern – Urban Planning
Job ID: 252334
Department: United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Duty Station: Nairobi
Deadline: February 21, 2025
Job Description:
The Urban Planning Intern will assist in research, spatial analysis, and policy development concerning sustainable urban development. The role involves drafting technical reports, analyzing urban data, and supporting capacity-building initiatives.
Public Information – Communication Intern
Job ID: 252154
Department: United Nations Environment Programme
Duty Station: Nairobi
Deadline: February 16, 2025
Job Description:
The intern will support communication and public information initiatives, including drafting press releases, content creation for digital media, and assisting in organizing events and awareness campaigns.
Intern – Communications & Design
Job ID: 252335
Department: United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Duty Station: Nairobi
Deadline: February 17, 2025
Job Description:
This role focuses on multimedia content development, graphic design, and visual storytelling for UN-Habitat’s outreach efforts. The intern will work on branding, publication layouts, and promotional materials.
Intern – Project Development
Job ID: 252339
Department: United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Duty Station: Nairobi
Deadline: February 17, 2025
Job Description:
The Project Development Intern will support proposal writing, fundraising activities, and strategic planning for UN-Habitat projects.
Intern – Urban Resilience
Job ID: 252331
Department: United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Duty Station: Nairobi
Deadline: February 17, 2025
Job Description:
The Urban Resilience Intern will conduct research on climate change adaptation, disaster risk reduction, and urban resilience strategies.
Intern – Energy and Sustainability
Job ID: 252118
Department: United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Duty Station: Nairobi
Deadline: February 14, 2025
Job Description:
The intern will support initiatives related to energy efficiency, renewable energy policies, and sustainable urban energy solutions.
Information Systems Intern
Job ID: 251291
Department: United Nations Environment Programme
Duty Station: Nairobi
Deadline: February 11, 2025
Job Description:
Responsibilities include managing databases, developing digital tools, and supporting information technology solutions for UNEP’s projects.
Intern – Data Analyst and Information Management
Job ID: 251908
Department: United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Duty Station: Nairobi
Deadline: February 10, 2025
Job Description:
The intern will analyze large datasets, generate insights, and support digital transformation strategies.
Intern – Project Support (Shanghai Award Publicity & Advocacy Activities)
Job ID: 251452
Department: United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Duty Station: Nairobi
Deadline: February 10, 2025
Job Description:
The intern will assist in advocacy campaigns, communication strategies, and promotional activities related to the Shanghai Award.
Intern – Zero Waste
Job ID: 251666
Department: United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Duty Station: Nairobi
Deadline: February 10, 2025
Job Description:
The intern will support circular economy initiatives, waste reduction strategies, and policy recommendations for zero-waste urban programs.
Information Management/Knowledge Intern
Job ID: 251894
Department: United Nations Environment Programme
Duty Station: Nairobi
Deadline: February 11, 2025
Job Description:
The role involves managing digital content, knowledge-sharing platforms, and developing best practices for information dissemination.
Great Apes Survival Partnership Intern
Job ID: 251737
Department: United Nations Environment Programme
Duty Station: Nairobi
Deadline: February 13, 2025
Job Description:
The intern will work on conservation strategies, research, and awareness campaigns related to great ape species and their habitats.
Application Process
Candidates interested in any of these internship opportunities are encouraged to submit their applications before the respective deadlines.
