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United Nations, Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General on the Great Lakes Region

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About this role
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Role overview
The United Nations Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General on the Great Lakes Region is offering a six-month internship in Nairobi, Kenya. This role is suited for recent graduates or current students in relevant fields who want to gain experience in administrative and operational support within an international mission.
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What you will do
- Assist with administrative and operational support following UN regulations and procedures.
- Support monitoring and follow-up of mission activities and key assignments.
- Help plan, coordinate, and organise meetings, official visits, and other mission events.
- Prepare agendas, briefing materials, participant lists, talking points, biographies, meeting summaries, minutes, and background information for high-level engagements.
- Conduct research and analysis on operational and strategic issues to support policy development and decision-making.
- Collect, organise, and analyse data for reports, presentations, and official documents.
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate communication and coordination.
- Contribute to advocacy, outreach, and strategic communication initiatives through research and drafting.
- Maintain accurate records and assist with official correspondence and documentation.
- Perform other duties assigned by the Chief of Staff or supervisor in support of the internship objectives.
Requirements
- Be enrolled in or have recently completed a bachelor's or master's degree in human resources management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Organizational Development, Management, Project Management, Law, Public Policy, International Relations, Political Science, or a related field.
- Fluency in English is required.
- Experience in human resources, research, analytical work, project management, policy support, coordination, and administrative support is highly desirable.
- Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of Kenya may need to obtain the appropriate visa and work or employment authorisation.
Benefits
This internship is unpaid. Interns are responsible for their own travel, visa, accommodation, and living expenses.
How to apply
Apply through the employer's official contact by the closing date of Tuesday, 20 October 2026.