Internship Opportunities Open At United Nations Nairobi Office

Applying for a job in the UN can be challenging, but extremely rewarding. With that in mind, we prepared five great tips for you to keep in mind during the application process:

Choose the right job for you

Apply only to those jobs that are suited to your strengths and aspirations and make sure to update your application to highlight important facts relevant to the job you are applying for.

Highlight your achievements

When describing past experiences, focus on what you’ve accomplished and achieved, as opposed to what you do on a daily basis.

Research, prepare and train for your interview

If you are called for an interview, train for competency-based interviewing techniques by preparing a wide range of brief real-life stories about your accomplishments. The structure of your answer should be: Situation, Action, Result.

Apply for as many as you can

But be targeted! The UN’s selection process is very competitive, so you should not be discouraged to apply for other jobs for which you feel you are qualified in case you are declined for a position. And remember, customize your application according to each position you apply for.

Use your motivation statement to prove you are the best candidate for the position

Think of your motivation statement as an opportunity to distinguish yourself from other job seekers by highlighting what makes you the best match for the position. It should be brief, three to four paragraphs, and as targeted as possible to the position for which you are applying.

Intern – Administrative Support

Job ID : 271302

Job Network :
Job Family : Administration
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Feb 3, 2026
Deadline : Feb 17, 2026

Intern – Graphic Design

Job ID : 271277

Job Network :
Job Family :
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Feb 2, 2026
Deadline : Feb 16, 2026

Intern – Video Production

Job ID : 271278

Job Network :
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Feb 2, 2026
Deadline : Feb 16, 2026

Knowledge Hub – Backend Web Developer Intern

Job ID : 271201

Job Network :
Job Family : Information Management Systems and Technology
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Feb 2, 2026
Deadline : Feb 16, 2026

Intern – Programme Support

Job ID : 271233

Technical Support Intern – Sport for Sustainable Urban Development

Job ID : 271220

Intern – Tools and Methodology Development

Job ID : 271297

Intern – Data analytics

Job ID : 271477

Job Network :
Job Family :
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Feb 2, 2026
Deadline : Feb 8, 2026

Intern – Speech Writing and Storytelling

Job ID : 271208

Environmental Law and Governance Intern

Job ID : 271343

Job Network :
Job Family : Legal Affairs
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Jan 29, 2026
Deadline : Feb 12, 2026

Intern – Inclusive and Resilient Urban Development

Job ID : 270687

Job Network :
Job Family : HST
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Jan 27, 2026
Deadline : Feb 10, 2026

Communication Support Intern

Job ID : 270961

Job Network :
Job Family : Public Information
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Jan 22, 2026
Deadline : Feb 6, 2026