UNITED NATIONS – CURRENT INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES (NAIROBI, KENYA)
The United Nations, through its specialized agencies including the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), continues to offer meaningful internship opportunities for young professionals and students seeking practical experience in global development, sustainability, environmental protection, and information management.
These internships are designed to provide hands-on exposure to real-world UN programmes while supporting critical work that advances sustainable development, resilient cities, environmental stewardship, and data-driven decision-making. All positions listed below are based in Nairobi, Kenya, and are open to motivated individuals ready to contribute to the UN’s mission.
1) INTERN – INCLUSIVE AND RESILIENT URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Job ID: 270687
Job Family: HST
Category and Level: Internship, I-1
Duty Station: Nairobi
Department/Office: United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat)
Date Posted: 27 January 2026
Application Deadline: 10 February 2026
Job Description
The Intern will support programmes focused on promoting inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable urban development. The role contributes to research, programme coordination, and knowledge support activities aligned with UN-Habitat’s urban development mandate.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Support research and background analysis on inclusive and resilient urban development.
- Assist in drafting reports, briefs, presentations, and programme documents.
- Support data collection, organization, and basic analysis.
- Assist with coordination of meetings, workshops, and stakeholder engagements.
- Contribute to monitoring activities and preparation of progress updates.
- Support knowledge management and communication activities.
- Perform other assigned duties in support of programme objectives.
2) INTERN – SUSTAINABLE ENERGY IN BUILT ENVIRONMENT
Job ID: 270636
Job Family: Engineering
Category and Level: Internship, I-1
Duty Station: Nairobi
Department/Office: United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat)
Date Posted: 27 January 2026
Application Deadline: 2 February 2026
Job Description
This internship supports UN-Habitat’s work on sustainable energy solutions and energy efficiency within the built environment, contributing to low-carbon and climate-responsive urban development initiatives.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Support research on sustainable energy, energy efficiency, and low-carbon building solutions.
- Assist in preparing technical documents, reports, and presentations.
- Support data collection and documentation of energy-related projects.
- Assist in coordinating meetings and technical discussions with stakeholders.
- Support monitoring and reporting of project activities.
- Contribute to knowledge management and communication outputs.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
3) COMMUNICATION SUPPORT INTERN
Job ID: 270961
Job Family: Public Information
Category and Level: Internship, I-1
Duty Station: Nairobi
Department/Office: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Date Posted: 22 January 2026
Application Deadline: 6 February 2026
Job Description
The Communication Support Intern will assist UNEP’s communication and public information activities, supporting outreach, content development, and dissemination of environmental information.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Support development of communication materials, including articles, briefs, and digital content.
- Assist with media monitoring and content compilation.
- Support coordination of communication campaigns and events.
- Assist in managing communication databases and archives.
- Support social media and online engagement activities.
- Perform other communication-related duties as assigned.
4) KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INTERN
Job ID: 269482
Job Family: Information Management Systems and Technology
Category and Level: Internship, I-1
Duty Station: Nairobi
Department/Office: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Date Posted: 20 January 2026
Application Deadline: 4 February 2026
Job Description
This internship supports UNEP’s knowledge management and IT functions, contributing to efficient information systems, data organization, and digital solutions that support environmental programmes.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Support management and organization of digital knowledge resources.
- Assist with information systems maintenance and documentation.
- Support data handling, content management, and user support activities.
- Assist in preparing reports and technical documentation.
- Support coordination between IT and programme teams.
- Perform other assigned duties related to information and knowledge management.
5) DATA ANALYST (INTERN)
Job ID: 270294
Category and Level: Internship, I-1
Duty Station: Nairobi
Department/Office: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Date Posted: 14 January 2026
Application Deadline: 29 January 2026
Job Description
The Data Analyst Intern will support data-driven work within UNEP by assisting in data collection, analysis, visualization, and reporting to inform environmental programmes and decision-making.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Support data collection, cleaning, and organization.
- Assist in basic data analysis and interpretation.
- Support preparation of analytical reports and dashboards.
- Assist with data visualization and presentation of findings.
- Support programme teams with data-related requests.
- Perform other analytical tasks as assigned.
Additional Information (Applicable to All Positions)
- All internships are unpaid, in line with United Nations internship policies.
- Interns are responsible for their own travel, accommodation, and living expenses.
- The United Nations does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.
