Job ID : 262838
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Job Family : Human Rights Affairs
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Aug 15, 2025
Deadline : Aug 29, 2025
Human Rights Intern (2 Posts) – Nairobi
Job ID: 262838
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is seeking two motivated Human Rights Interns to join its Nairobi office. This internship offers a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in human rights affairs, while contributing to UN-Habitat’s mission of promoting sustainable urban development grounded in equality, dignity, and inclusivity.
About the Role
As a Human Rights Intern, you will support the integration of human rights principles into urban policies, projects, and programmes. This role provides exposure to international human rights frameworks, urban governance, and approaches that promote safe, inclusive, and equitable cities.
Job Description
- Assist in conducting research and analysis on human rights issues related to urban development, housing, and governance.
- Support the preparation of reports, briefing notes, and background papers highlighting human rights dimensions of UN-Habitat’s work.
- Contribute to the review and drafting of policy documents, guidance notes, and case studies.
- Help organize and provide administrative support for meetings, workshops, and consultations with partners and stakeholders.
- Assist in preparing communication materials that raise awareness of human rights in the urban context.
- Support monitoring and documentation of activities related to human rights integration in projects.
- Collaborate with colleagues across departments to promote rights-based approaches in planning and programming.
- Undertake additional tasks as needed to advance the objectives of the human rights unit.
Duty Station: Nairobi
Category and Level: Internship, I-1
Department/Office: United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat)
Date Posted: August 15, 2025
Deadline: August 29, 2025
How to Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications through the UN careers portal before the deadline. Please ensure your application profile is complete and up to date prior to submission.
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