Administrative Internship supporting the UN Special Envoy Office

About the role

The UN Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary‑General on the Great Lakes Region seeks an Administrative Intern in Nairobi for a six‑month contract. The intern will support the Office’s work under the supervision of the Chief of Staff, providing administrative and operational assistance in line with UN policies.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in administrative and operational support, ensuring compliance with UN 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.
• Prepare agendas, briefing materials, participant lists, talking points, biographies, meeting summaries 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.

Required profile

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