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    Administration Intern at - Nairobi, Kenya - UN-Habitat

    UN-Habitat
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    Full time
    Description
    The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-Habitat, is the UN agency for human settlements.

    It 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.

    Responsibilities
    Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Staff, the Intern will contribute in the following ways;

    Supporting internal communication and preparation of management meetings.
    Taking minutes, preparing draft reports, and assisting in tracking deliverables.
    Support the planning and execution of special projects or initiatives led by the Chief of Staff.
    Monitor project timelines, update status reports, and ensure deadlines are met.
    Summarize key information and provide briefings to the Chief of Staff.
    Handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.
    Assist in the preparation of reports for the Executive Board
    Prepare presentations using relevant software and data visualization tools.
    Draft and edit internal and external communications, including emails, memos, reports, and presentations.
    Due to a high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.

    Requirements
    Qualifications/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 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, which includes a willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.


    Preferred areas of study:

    Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Urban and Regional Planning, Urban Development, Urban Geography, International Relations, Law or any other related studies.

    Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience.

    However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required.

    Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), master's or Ph.

    D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor's, master's or Ph.
    D. Programme.

    Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application.

    Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage.

    Languages

    English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship position, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable.


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