INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES – UNITED NATIONS HUMAN SETTLEMENTS PROGRAMME (UN-HABITAT), NAIROBI
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is the UN agency mandated to promote socially and environmentally sustainable human settlements and adequate shelter for all. To support its ongoing programmes and initiatives, UN-Habitat invites applications for the following Internship (I-1) opportunities based in Nairobi, Kenya.
1. Intern – Programme Support
Job ID: 269510
Job Family: HST
Category and Level: Internship, I-1
Duty Station: Nairobi
Date Posted: January 8, 2026
Deadline: January 22, 2026
Job Description:
The Intern – Programme Support will assist in the day-to-day coordination and implementation of programme activities within the department. The role involves supporting planning, monitoring, and reporting processes, preparing background documents, presentations, and summaries, and assisting with data collection and analysis related to ongoing projects. The intern will also support meetings, workshops, and stakeholder engagements, as well as perform general administrative and operational support functions as required.
2. Intern – Climate Change and Urban Environment
Job ID: 269355
Job Family: Programme Management
Category and Level: Internship, I-1
Duty Station: Nairobi
Date Posted: December 29, 2025
Deadline: January 12, 2026
Job Description:
The Intern – Climate Change and Urban Environment will support programme work related to climate change, urban resilience, and environmental sustainability. Responsibilities include assisting with research and analysis, contributing to reports and knowledge products, supporting project implementation activities, and helping track progress against programme objectives. The intern will also assist in organizing technical meetings, workshops, and consultations with partners and stakeholders.
