United Nations Internship Opportunities – Nairobi (April 2026)
The United Nations system is offering a range of exciting internship opportunities across its agencies in Nairobi. These positions provide a unique chance for individuals to gain hands-on experience in global development, environmental sustainability, urban planning, finance, and programme management while working in a multicultural and impact-driven environment.
With placements available at leading UN agencies such as United Nations Environment Programme, United Nations Human Settlements Programme, and United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction, successful candidates will contribute to real-world projects that influence policy and drive sustainable development globally.
Below are the available internship opportunities and their respective job descriptions:
1. Intern – Program Support (4 Positions)
Job ID: 275722
Department: UNEP
Deadline: April 28, 2026
Job Description:
- Assist in the implementation and coordination of ongoing programmes and projects
- Support preparation of reports, presentations, and documentation
- Conduct data collection, analysis, and interpretation to support programme activities
- Provide administrative and logistical support to project teams
- Assist in monitoring programme performance and tracking deliverables
- Support stakeholder communication and coordination
2. INTERN – Programme and Communication Support (2 Positions)
Job ID: 275445
Department: UNEP
Deadline: April 28, 2026
Job Description:
- Support development and dissemination of communication materials
- Assist in drafting reports, newsletters, and online content
- Contribute to social media and digital communication strategies
- Support organization of events, workshops, and meetings
- Assist in programme coordination and reporting
- Engage with internal and external stakeholders for communication purposes
3. Programme Support Intern – Housing and Human Security
Job ID: 275132
Department: UN-Habitat
Deadline: April 23, 2026
Job Description:
- Assist in programme planning and implementation related to housing and human security
- Support research and analysis on urban development and human settlements
- Prepare reports, briefs, and technical documentation
- Support coordination with partners and stakeholders
- Assist in monitoring project progress and outputs
- Provide administrative support to the programme team
4. Urban Finance & Economy Intern
Job ID: 275040
Department: UN-Habitat
Deadline: April 23, 2026
Job Description:
- Support research and analysis on urban finance and economic development
- Assist in data collection and financial analysis
- Contribute to preparation of reports and policy briefs
- Support development of financial models and tools
- Assist in organizing meetings and stakeholder engagements
- Provide general programme support
5. Intern – Urban Law
Job ID: 275137
Department: UN-Habitat
Deadline: April 23, 2026
Job Description:
- Assist in legal research related to urban governance and development
- Support drafting and review of legal documents and policy frameworks
- Contribute to preparation of legal briefs and reports
- Assist in analysis of laws, regulations, and policies
- Support coordination with legal and programme teams
- Provide administrative support to legal activities
6. Intern – Urban Planner
Job ID: 275140
Department: UN-Habitat
Deadline: April 23, 2026
Job Description:
- Support urban planning and design projects
- Assist in spatial analysis and data interpretation
- Contribute to preparation of planning documents and reports
- Support research on urban development trends and policies
- Assist in stakeholder consultations and workshops
- Provide technical and administrative support to planning teams
7. Programme Support and Communications Intern – Environmental Governance and Peacebuilding in Somalia
Job ID: 275076
Department: UNEP
Deadline: April 23, 2026
Job Description:
- Support programme implementation related to environmental governance and peacebuilding
- Assist in development of communication materials and reports
- Contribute to stakeholder engagement and coordination
- Support monitoring and reporting of programme activities
- Assist in organizing meetings, workshops, and events
- Provide administrative and logistical support
8. INTERN – Artificial Intelligence
Job ID: 275195
Department: UNEP
Deadline: April 23, 2026
Job Description:
- Support development and application of AI tools and systems
- Assist in data analysis, machine learning tasks, and model development
- Contribute to research on AI applications in environmental management
- Support system testing, documentation, and reporting
- Assist in data management and visualization
- Provide technical support to IT and innovation teams
9. INTERN – Biodiversity Finance
Job ID: 275220
Department: UNEP
Deadline: April 23, 2026
Job Description:
- Support analysis of biodiversity finance mechanisms and strategies
- Assist in data collection and financial assessments
- Contribute to preparation of reports and policy documents
- Support research on sustainable financing solutions
- Assist in stakeholder engagement and coordination
- Provide programme and administrative support
10. Disaster Risk Reduction Intern (Recovery Readiness & Sendai Framework Monitoring)
Job ID: 275319
Department: UNDRR
Deadline: April 26, 2026
Job Description:
- Support monitoring and reporting on disaster risk reduction initiatives
- Assist in data collection and analysis related to the Sendai Framework
- Contribute to preparation of reports and knowledge products
- Support coordination with partners and stakeholders
- Assist in organizing meetings, workshops, and training sessions
- Provide administrative and logistical support
