Administrative Intern

About the role

The Administrative Intern will support the Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Great Lakes Region in Nairobi, providing essential administrative and operational assistance under the supervision of the Chief of Staff.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in administrative and operational support in line with United Nations regulations.
• Support monitoring and follow‑up of mission activities, action points and key assignments.
• Help plan, coordinate and organise meetings, stakeholder engagements, official visits and other mission‑related events, including preparation of agendas, briefing materials and minutes.
• 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 documentation.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate communication and coordination.

Required profile

• Enrolled in or recently completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field such as Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, International Relations, Political Science, Law or related disciplines.
• Fluency in English (required) and knowledge of French is an advantage.
• Experience in research, analytical work, project management, policy support, coordination or administrative support is highly desirable.