UNODC Hiring Administration Intern

Administration Intern – Transnational Organized Crime and Illicit Trafficking Programme for Eastern Africa

Job Opening ID: 270205
Category & Level: Internship, I-1
Duty Station: Nairobi
Department/Office: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
Job Family: Administration
Date Posted: 14 January 2026
Application Deadline: 27 January 2026

Work Location

Nairobi

Expected Duration

As per UN Internship guidelines (normally 2–6 months)

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Programme/Administrative Officer, the Intern will:

• Provide administrative and operational support to the Programme team
• Assist with office coordination, scheduling meetings, and preparing documents
• Support procurement, travel arrangements, and logistics coordination
• Maintain records, files, and databases
• Assist in drafting correspondence, reports, and presentations
• Support programme implementation activities related to transnational organized crime and illicit trafficking

Qualifications / Special Skills

• Enrolled in or recently completed a university degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, International Relations, Criminology, Political Science, or a related field
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work independently and in a multicultural environment
• Interest in UNODC mandates is an added advantage

Languages

• Fluency in English (spoken and written) is required
• Knowledge of another UN language is an advantage

Additional Information

• This internship is unpaid
• Interns are responsible for travel, accommodation, and living expenses
• The United Nations does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process

How to Apply