Administrative Internship – UN Office, Nairobi

About the role

The Administrative Intern will support the Office of the Special Envoy in Nairobi by providing administrative and operational assistance in line with United Nations policies.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in planning, coordinating and organizing meetings, stakeholder engagements, official visits and other mission‑related events.
• Prepare agendas, briefing materials, participant lists, talking points, biographies, meeting summaries and minutes for high‑level engagements.
• Conduct research and analysis on operational and strategic issues and compile information 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 effective communication and coordination across mission components.

Required profile

• Enrolled in or recently completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, International Relations, Law, Political Science, Project Management or a related field.
• Fluency in English (required) and French (desired).

Required skills

• Strong research and analytical abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.