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United Nations, United Nations Human Settlements Programme

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Role overview
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is offering a six-month internship in Nairobi, Kenya. This role suits students or recent graduates interested in data analytics and human resources management within an international organisation.
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What you will do
- Collect data from various sources including databases, spreadsheets, and internal systems.
- Update and maintain databases related to Human Resources Management, ensuring data accuracy.
- Clean and structure organisational HR data for integration into tools.
- Identify user needs and suggest improvements to existing data tools.
- Automate manual processes by developing workflows and tools for data extraction, analysis, and document generation.
- Assist in designing and developing Power BI dashboards for data analysis and visualisation.
- Prepare reports and presentations for internal stakeholders.
- Participate in team meetings and knowledge-sharing sessions.
Requirements
- Be enrolled in a graduate programme, in the final year of a bachelor's degree, or have graduated with a bachelor's, master's, or PhD degree.
- Be computer literate with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Show a strong interest in the United Nations and its principles.
- Demonstrate ability to interact respectfully with diverse cultural backgrounds and opinions.
- Preferably have studied computer science, data analytics, information management, data science, statistics, or related fields.
- Proficiency in Power BI is required.
- Knowledge of automating data-related processes and workflows is desirable.
- Knowledge of database systems and data management is desirable.
- Fluency in oral and written English is required.
- Applicants must indicate any previous UN internship experience, including entity and dates.
Benefits
This is an unpaid internship. Interns are responsible for their own travel, visa, accommodation, and living expenses. Visa and work authorisation requirements depend on the intern's citizenship and should be discussed before accepting an offer.
How to apply
Apply through the employer's official contact by submitting proof of enrolment or graduation as per the eligibility criteria. Include any details of previous UN internships. The closing date for applications is Thursday, 26 November 2026.