United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat)
Intern - Programme Support
Nairobi
Posted 11 February, 2026
Deadline 23 February, 2026
Administration and Office SupportInternshipEntry-level(0-1 yr)
Job Description
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is seeking an intern to support the Regional and Programmes Division (RPD) Front Office. UN-Habitat is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all. This internship offers an opportunity to gain experience in divisional reporting, portfolio oversight, and coordination within a major international organization.
Responsibilities
Support divisional and corporate reporting requests, including consolidation and quality review of inputs from Regional and Country Offices.
Assist in the oversight of regional and country portfolios, including tracking key activities, deliverables, and priorities and maintenance of relevant matrices and dashboards.
Support coordination of RPD inputs to corporate processes and governing bodies, including preparation of briefing materials and timelines.
Assist in ensuring coherence across RPD-HQ functions and alignment with other headquarters divisions.
Facilitate structured information flows between headquarters and the field, including tracking requests, deadlines, and follow-up actions.
Support data management, basic analysis, and data visualization, including the preparation or updating of dashboards, tables, and summaries.
Contribute to cross-regional knowledge management and learning, including documentation of good practices and lessons learned.
Support preparation of presentations, briefing notes, and background documents for RPD senior management.
Perform other related duties as required by the supervisor.
Qualifications and Special Skills
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 Bachelor's degree, Masters, PhD or equivalent.
Be computer literate in standard software applications (Microsoft Office Suite).
Have demonstrated a keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter.
Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs.
Preferred Areas of Study
International Development, Public Administration, International Relations, Economics, Statistics, Data Science, Management, Urban Studies, or a related field.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply through the portal link by completing the online application form and attaching their CV and cover letter.
How to Apply
Applications should be submitted through the job listing on MyJobMag. Visit https://www.myjobmag.co.ke/job/intern-programme-support-un-habitat-4 and use the 'Send your application' form provided on the page to submit your name, email, phone number, location, cover letter, and CV.
