The United Nations is committed to building inclusive, sustainable, and resilient societies through its diverse programs and initiatives. As part of this mission, the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) are offering internship opportunities in Nairobi for motivated individuals eager to gain practical experience in global development, urban management, finance, communications, and environmental coordination.
These internships provide an opportunity to work in a dynamic, multicultural environment while supporting projects that contribute directly to the UN’s mandate of advancing sustainable development, human settlements, and environmental stewardship.
We invite applications for the following positions:
1. Intern – Finance Assistant
Job ID: 263456
Job Family: Finance
Category and Level: Internship, I-1
Duty Station: Nairobi
Department/Office: United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted: September 12, 2025
Deadline: September 26, 2025
Job Description:
The Finance Assistant Intern will support the UN-Habitat finance team in ensuring smooth execution of financial operations. Key responsibilities include:
- Assisting with financial data entry, reconciliation, and reporting.
- Supporting the preparation and review of financial statements and expenditure reports.
- Assisting with budget monitoring, tracking commitments, and analyzing variances.
- Providing support in processing invoices, purchase orders, and financial transactions.
- Assisting in maintaining financial records and filing systems.
- Supporting internal audits and compliance checks where needed.
2. Intern – Project Management
Job ID: 264148
Job Family: Administration
Category and Level: Internship, I-1
Duty Station: Nairobi
Department/Office: United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted: September 12, 2025
Deadline: September 26, 2025
Job Description:
The Project Management Intern will assist with the coordination, planning, and monitoring of UN-Habitat projects. Responsibilities include:
- Supporting project managers in tracking project deliverables and progress.
- Assisting with project documentation, reporting, and record keeping.
- Contributing to the preparation of project work plans and monitoring frameworks.
- Assisting in stakeholder engagement and coordination with implementing partners.
- Supporting risk assessments and providing administrative support to project teams.
- Assisting with organizing project-related events, meetings, and workshops.
3. Intern – Urban Energy
Job ID: 264144
Job Family: Programme Management
Category and Level: Internship, I-1
Duty Station: Nairobi
Department/Office: United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted: September 12, 2025
Deadline: September 26, 2025
Job Description:
The Urban Energy Intern will work within UN-Habitat’s energy-related programs that focus on sustainable urban development. Duties include:
- Supporting research and analysis on sustainable urban energy solutions.
- Assisting in the preparation of reports, policy briefs, and presentations on urban energy initiatives.
- Contributing to project activities related to renewable energy and energy efficiency in cities.
- Assisting with data collection, mapping, and statistical analysis of urban energy use.
- Supporting the coordination of energy-related workshops, seminars, and stakeholder consultations.
- Assisting in knowledge-sharing activities and compiling best practices.
4. Coordination and Administrative Intern
Job ID: 264068
Job Family: Administration
Category and Level: Internship, I-1
Duty Station: Nairobi
Department/Office: United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted: September 11, 2025
Deadline: September 25, 2025
Job Description:
The Coordination and Administrative Intern will provide administrative and coordination support to UNEP’s operations. Responsibilities include:
- Assisting in coordinating office activities, meetings, and events.
- Supporting communication between internal teams, departments, and external stakeholders.
- Maintaining records, correspondence, and administrative documentation.
- Assisting with the preparation of reports, minutes, and briefing notes.
- Providing logistical support for workshops, conferences, and missions.
- Supporting the monitoring of administrative workflows to ensure efficiency.
5. Communication Intern
Job ID: 263452
Category and Level: Internship, I-1
Duty Station: Nairobi
Department/Office: United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted: September 8, 2025
Deadline: September 22, 2025
Job Description:
The Communication Intern will support the UN-Habitat communications team in delivering impactful outreach and public engagement. Key duties include:
- Assisting in drafting press releases, articles, and digital content for UN-Habitat platforms.
- Supporting social media management, including scheduling posts and monitoring engagement.
- Assisting in content development for newsletters, campaigns, and reports.
- Supporting the organization of communication events, media briefings, and interviews.
- Assisting in graphic design, photography, and multimedia content production.
- Monitoring media coverage and preparing daily or weekly summaries.
6. Intern – Civil Society Engagement Programme Support
Job ID: 263785
Job Family: Programme Management
Category and Level: Internship, I-1
Duty Station: Nairobi
Department/Office: United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted: September 5, 2025
Deadline: September 19, 2025
Job Description:
The Civil Society Engagement Programme Support Intern will contribute to UNEP’s efforts in strengthening partnerships with civil society organizations. Responsibilities include:
- Assisting in the mapping and engagement of civil society partners.
- Supporting the preparation of reports, partnership briefs, and databases.
- Assisting in the organization of stakeholder consultations and capacity-building workshops.
- Supporting communication with civil society actors and ensuring timely responses.
- Assisting in monitoring and reporting on civil society engagement activities.
- Supporting documentation of best practices and lessons learned from engagement initiatives.
