Intern – PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
Job ID : 258086
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : May 30, 2025
Deadline : Jun 13, 2025
Join the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) in Nairobi: Internship Opportunity in Programme Management Support
Are you passionate about sustainable urban development and international cooperation? Do you want to gain hands-on experience in programme management while contributing to impactful projects that shape cities and improve lives? The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is offering an exciting Internship in Programme Management Support at its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya.
This internship provides a unique opportunity for a highly motivated individual to work within the UN system, learn from experienced professionals, and support a range of important initiatives in urban policy, governance, resilience, and sustainable development.
Position Overview
- Job Title: Intern – Programme Management Support
- Job ID: 258086
- Job Network: Economic, Social and Development
- Job Family: Programme Management
- Category and Level: Internship, I-1
- Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
- Department/Office: United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat)
- Date Posted: May 30, 2025
- Application Deadline: June 13, 2025
About UN-Habitat
UN-Habitat is the United Nations agency for human settlements. It is mandated to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities and provide adequate shelter for all. Working in over 90 countries, UN-Habitat collaborates with governments, civil society, and other UN entities to advance transformative urban solutions and support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.
Internship Description
As an Intern in Programme Management Support, you will be assigned to the Programme Division at UN-Habitat’s headquarters in Nairobi. You will work under the direct supervision of professional staff and will gain exposure to UN-Habitat’s operations, programme planning, coordination, and implementation processes.
This internship is designed to provide practical experience and insight into programme management in a large international organization. The selected intern will contribute to a wide range of activities and support project development, monitoring, documentation, and communications.
Duties and Responsibilities
As part of the Programme Management Support Team, the intern will be expected to:
- Support Programme Planning and Coordination
- Assist in the coordination of programme and project activities across various units and thematic areas.
- Contribute to the preparation and updating of workplans, timelines, and implementation schedules.
- Assist in Project Monitoring and Reporting
- Support the tracking of project progress using internal monitoring tools.
- Compile and analyze data for the preparation of internal and external reports.
- Contribute to Documentation and Knowledge Management
- Draft and edit programme documents, briefing notes, meeting summaries, and internal memos.
- Organize and maintain digital files, knowledge repositories, and shared documentation systems.
- Facilitate Internal Communications
- Support the organization of virtual and in-person meetings, workshops, and team briefings.
- Draft meeting agendas, prepare background materials, and assist in documenting outcomes.
- Research and Data Analysis
- Conduct background research on thematic urban issues, policies, and relevant stakeholder engagement strategies.
- Assist in the synthesis and visualization of data to support decision-making processes.
- Support Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Liaise with focal points across thematic branches, regions, and external partners for coordinated programme delivery.
- Contribute to inter-divisional project reviews and strategy development exercises.
- Assist in Proposal Development
- Support the drafting of concept notes, project proposals, and donor submissions.
- Assist in aligning new project initiatives with UN-Habitat’s Strategic Plan and global development frameworks.
- Contribute to Evaluation and Learning
- Assist in the collection of feedback and lessons learned from ongoing initiatives.
- Contribute to evaluation summaries and knowledge products for dissemination
