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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 an internship in Nairobi, Kenya. This role is suitable for students or recent graduates interested in political affairs and international relations. The internship lasts between three to six months.
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What you will do
- Prepare documents such as correspondence, talking points, and background notes for review.
- Conduct research on topics relevant to the Political Affairs Unit using public sources.
- Attend meetings, conferences, and seminars and prepare summary notes.
- Assist with logistics and organisation of conferences, meetings, seminars, and workshops.
- Perform other duties as required by the Political Affairs Unit.
Requirements
- Be enrolled in or have completed a graduate programme (second university degree or higher) or be in the final year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's degree or equivalent).
- Have studied a field closely related to the Office's work areas.
- Fluency in spoken and written English is required.
- Working-level knowledge of French is required.
Benefits
This internship is unpaid. Interns are responsible for their own travel, visa, accommodation, and living expenses. Those not citizens or permanent residents of Kenya may need to obtain appropriate visas and work authorizations.
How to apply
Apply through the employer's official contact by the closing date of Sunday, 1 November 2026.