Coordination and Administrative Intern

Role Purpose

The intern will provide essential administrative and coordination support to the Deputy Director of the Ecosystems Division. This includes managing documentation, assisting with meeting logistics, and conducting research to support priority initiatives and knowledge management.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Deputy Director, including meeting preparation and documentation.
• Assist in organizing internal meetings, including preparing agendas, taking minutes, and tracking follow-up actions.
• Support special projects and priority initiatives led by the Deputy Director through coordination, research, and follow-up.
• Undertake targeted research and analysis, including internal reports and data, to inform knowledge management and process improvements.
• Assist in preparing internal communications, briefing notes, and presentation materials, as needed.
• Liaise with division teams to gather inputs and support coordination on key activities.
• Undertake other tasks as required, in line with the intern’s interests and experience.

Requirements and Qualifications

Applicants must, at the time of application, meet one of the following requirements:

• Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher).
• Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent).
• Have graduated with a university degree.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Background in programme management, business administration, development studies, or other related field.
• Demonstrated interest and experience in issues related to programme coordination, project management, or support to environmental and conservation initiatives.
• Experience in organizing meetings or conferences, including managing stakeholder coordination, is highly desirable.
• A field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the United Nations careers portal. You can access the application link via the "Apply Now" button on the MyJobMag website at: https://www.myjobmag.co.ke/apply-now/1157465 which redirects to the official UN careers site (careers.un.org).