Programme Support Intern

Internship Finance & Economy Programme & Policy

Overview

Support the Programme Coordination and Communications Unit at UNODC ROEA.

You have:

• Be currently enrolled in, or have recently completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher).
• Be currently enrolled in, or have recently completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum: bachelor’s degree or equivalent), preferably in Law, International Relations, Political Science, etc.
• Proficiency in standard software applications, including MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Teams.
• A demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations, along with a personal commitment to the ideals of the UN Charter.
• A proven ability to interact effectively with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds and beliefs.
• Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage.

Contract

This is a I-1 contract. It usually requires 0 years of experience, depending on education. More about I-1 contracts.

Work Location

Kenya

Expected duration

01.08.25 - 31.01.26

Duties and Responsibilities

The internship is based in the Office of the Regional Representative at the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Regional Office for Eastern Africa (ROEA), located in Nairobi, Kenya. This is a full-time, unpaid internship beginning on 1 August 2025 and lasting six months. Interns are expected to work five days per week (40 hours) under the supervision of the Deputy Regional Representative. The Office of the Regional Representative provides strategic leadership and oversight for UNODC’s activities across Eastern Africa. It ensures integrated support in the areas of crime prevention, criminal justice, transnational organized crime, and anti-corruption. The Office also facilitates coordination with UN agencies, Member States, and other stakeholders to support programme planning, resource mobilization, and high-level engagement. For more information, please visit: https://www.unodc.org/easternafrica This internship position supports the Office’s Programme Coordination and Communications Unit, contributing to key workstreams including regional crime analysis, stakeholder engagement, and visibility efforts. Key Responsibilities Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Regional Representative, and in collaboration with programme and communications staff, the intern will undertake the following tasks: Collecting and compiling information for analytical reports, speaking notes, background documents and other programme materials. Conducting in-depth research and analysis on crime prevention, criminal justice, transnational organized crime and anti-corruption issues. Preparing and formatting background documents, presentation slide decks, talking points and speeches for senior management. Developing briefing materials and documentation for meetings and events with stakeholders, including UN agencies. Drafting, reviewing and finalizing administrative documents such as letters, terms of reference, memos and other correspondence. Contributing to the planning, coordination and logistics of workshops, conferences and training sessions (agenda preparation, participant lists, venue bookings, on-site support). Drafting detailed reports, minutes and action-item logs for UNODC ROEA events and meetings, ensuring distribution within 48 hours. Assisting in the creation, review and updating of social media content, webstories and press releases to enhance programme visibility and engagement. Maintaining and updating the Office’s shared document repository and calendar to ensure all records are current and accessible. Perform additional tasks as required.

Qualifications/special skills

Applicants must meet one of the following academic requirements: • (a) Be currently enrolled in, or have recently completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); • (b) Be currently enrolled in, or have recently completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum: bachelor’s degree or equivalent), preferably in one of the following fields: Law, International Relations, Political Science, International Development, Business, Marketing, Journalism, Communication, Social Sciences, or a closely related field. Additional requirements: • Proficiency in standard software applications, including MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Teams. • A demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations, along with a personal commitment to the ideals of the UN Charter. • A proven ability to interact effectively with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds and beliefs—this includes a willingness to understand and respect differing opinions and perspectives. 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 recently 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. Applicants must have good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint, Click or tap here to enter text.and MS Teams.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat.

Additional Information

Not available.

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.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

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