The UN Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General on the Great Lakes Region is recruiting an Administrative Intern in Nairobi on a 6 Months Contract.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the delegated authority and overall supervision of the Chief of Staff in the Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Great Lakes Region, based in Nairobi, the Intern will be responsible for supporting the Office’s work by undertaking the following tasks:
- Assist in providing administrative and operational support in accordance with United Nations regulations, rules, policies, and procedures.
- Support the monitoring and follow-up of Mission activities, action points, and key assignments requiring attention within the Office of the Chief of Staff.
- Assist in the planning, coordination, and organization of meetings, stakeholder engagements, official visits, and other Mission-related events. Prepare agendas, briefing materials, participant lists, talking points, biographies, meeting summaries, minutes, background information for high-level engagements as required.
- Conduct research and analysis on operational and strategic issues, and compile information to support policy development, planning, and decision-making processes.
- Assist in collecting, organizing, and analyzing data for reports, presentations, and other official documentation.
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate effective communication, information-sharing, and coordination across Mission components.
- Contribute to the development of advocacy, outreach, and strategic communication initiatives through research, drafting, and knowledge-sharing activities.
- Maintain accurate records and support the preparation of official correspondence and documentation.
- Perform any other duties assigned by the Chief of Staff or designated supervisor in support of the objectives of the internship programme.
Qualifications/special skills
Candidates must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements: be enrolled in, or have recently completed, a bachelor’s or master’s degree in human resources management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Organizational Development, Management, Project Management, Law, Public Policy, International Relations, Political Science, or a related field. Experience in human resources, research, analytical work, project management, policy support, coordination, and administrative support is highly desirable.
Languages: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required.
Intern Specific text
Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.
