Human Resources Intern – Talent Acquisition

About the role

The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) is seeking a motivated Human Resources Intern to support its Talent Acquisition Unit. This full‑time, six‑month unpaid internship offers hands‑on experience in recruitment data management, records handling and reporting within a global UN environment.

Key responsibilities

• Generate, digitise and maintain documentation for staff and non‑staff recruitment.
• Collect, clean and transform data from databases and spreadsheets for analysis.
• Create clear data visualisations such as charts and graphs.
• Support administrative tasks including memo preparation, contract follow‑up and official document handling.
• Review non‑staff files, determine retention or disposal in line with policies, and collaborate with the Records Management Team.
• Prepare reports and presentations summarising findings and recommendations.
• Document workflows and suggest improvements for archives and records‑keeping processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the cluster team leads.

Required profile

• Currently enrolled in a graduate‑level programme (second university degree) or equivalent.
• Available to work full‑time (35 hours/week) on‑site in Nairobi for six months.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Data analysis
• Data visualisation
• Database and spreadsheet handling

What we offer

• Practical experience in UN human resources and talent acquisition.
• Opportunity to work with an international team and develop professional networks.