INTERN – POLITICAL AFFAIRS

Overview

Internship opportunity within the Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General on the Great Lakes Region in Nairobi. The role supports the Political Affairs Unit in addressing conflict and promoting stability in the Great Lakes region.

Tasks Summary

• Prepare documents, for review, including correspondence, talking points and background notes;
• Conduct research in areas of interest to the Political Affairs Unit, based on public sources;
• Attend and prepare summary notes of meetings, conferences, and seminars;
• Provide logistical and other assistance in organizing conferences, meetings, seminars, and workshops; and,
• Perform other duties, as required.

Experience Requirements

Qualification Requirements

• Must be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher) in international relations, political sciences, economics, development, public administration, or other related fields;
• Be computer literate in standard software applications;
• Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the UN Charter; and
• Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.

Other Details

Languages Required: Fluency in English (oral and written) and French is required.

Languages Preferred:

Contract Duration: 3-6 months, from 1 May 2026 onwards. The duration of this Job Opening will be three (3) months, with the possibility of a three (3) month extension.

Work Modality: This internship will be discharged in person.

Remuneration: The internship is UNPAID and full-time. 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.