The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON), which serves as the UN headquarters in Africa, is hiring a Team Assistant Intern for its Host Country Services Unit (HCSU). This is a 6-month, in-person internship located at the beautiful UN Complex in Gigiri, Nairobi.
UNON supports the global implementation of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and UN-Habitat. This specific role focuses on the Protocol and Administrative side of operations, specifically dealing with data management, reporting, and maintaining the electronic systems that keep the UN running efficiently in its host country.
Duties and Responsibilities
Unlike some policy-heavy internships, this role is highly focused on Data Management and Operational Excellence. Under the supervision of the HCSU Manager, your daily tasks will include:
1. Data Management & Entry
- Capture information from hard copies into electronic systems (Excel, Access, SharePoint).
- Compare entered information with source documents to identify and correct errors.
- Update existing data and ensure all records are accurate and complete.
2. Analysis & Reporting
- Excel Tools: Create and maintain Excel-based tools and reports. (Note: Advanced Excel skills are highly valued here).
- Insights: Provide data analysis to support organizational goals.
Eligibility Criteria: Who Can Apply?
To be eligible for the UN Internship Programme, you must meet one of the following academic requirements:
1. Academic Status
- Graduate Student: Be enrolled in a Master’s or PhD programme.
- Undergraduate Student: Be enrolled in the final academic year of a Bachelor’s degree programme.
- Recent Graduate: Have graduated with a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD.
2. Skills & Competencies
- Technical: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including advanced functions and VBA) is strongly preferred.
- Preferred Field of Study: International Relations, Public Information, or related disciplines.
- Soft Skills: Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to work in a multicultural environment.
3. Language
- Fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of French or another UN language is desirable.
Important: Financials & Logistics
Please note the standard UN internship terms for this position:
- Remuneration: This is an UNPAID internship.
- Expenses: All costs related to travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses in Nairobi are the responsibility of the intern.
- Work Mode: This is strictly an In-Person role at the UN Complex Gigiri.
How to Apply
The deadline coincides with New Year's Eve. Ensure you apply well before the system gets busy.
Deadline: December 31, 2025
Apply Here (Official UN Careers Portal - Job ID 269428)
