Programme Management Intern

United NationsNairobiroam-kepublished 10/28/2026

Requirements

Qualifications/special skills

  • Applicants must at the time of application, meet one of the following requirements:
  • a. Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher),
  • b. Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent),
  • c. 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: Bachelors or Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Town Planning, Architecture, Geography 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.
  • Knowledge in the thematic of urban development is required.
  • Proficiency in the use Geographical Information Systems (GIS) using tools such as QGIS and ArcGIS for mapping and spatial analysis is desirable.

Qualifications/special skills

  • Applicants must at the time of application, meet one of the following requirements:
  • a. Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher),
  • b. Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent),
  • c. 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: Bachelors or Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Town Planning, Architecture, Geography 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.
  • Knowledge in the thematic of urban development is required.
  • Proficiency in the use Geographical Information Systems (GIS) using tools such as QGIS and ArcGIS for mapping and spatial analysis is desirable.