UNIDO Field Office Intern

Job Description

Join our team at the UNIDO Country Office in Nairobi, Kenya, where you will immerse yourself in the world of international development. As a Development Support Intern, you’ll gain invaluable experience working alongside seasoned professionals in promoting sustainable development initiatives across multiple sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Gain firsthand exposure to the core functions of the Country Office, participating in day-to-day operations and receiving on-the-job training.
2. Support the implementation of the Partnership for Country Partnership (PCP) Kenya and its technical cooperation activities, including project identification, resource mapping, and reporting.
3. Contribute to UNIDO’s engagement in the SDG Partnership Platform technical working groups.
4. Assist in data collection and consolidation for various reporting purposes, including UNSDCF reports and UNIDO periodic reports.
5. Participate in UN technical working groups, seminars, and conferences, preparing briefs for the office.
6. Compile best practices and lessons learned from UNIDO interventions.
7. Aid in organizing and reporting on virtual and physical meetings, workshops, and seminars.
8. Assist with communication efforts to promote UNIDO initiatives and activities.
9. Provide ICT support to the field office and project staff, managing ICT services and providing onsite assistance.
10. Undertake additional special projects to enhance the internship experience.

Minimum Requirements:

• Age: Minimum 20 years at the start of the internship.
• Education: Enrolled in or recently completed a university degree programme relevant to UNIDO’s mandate.
• Field of Specialization: Environment, economics, business administration, ICT, or related field.
• Languages: Fluency in written and spoken English required; knowledge of other UN languages preferred.
• Other Skills: Proficiency in standard software applications; previous exposure to project management advantageous.

Core Competencies:

• Integrity, professionalism, and respect for diversity.
• Focus on results and responsibility.
• Effective communication and trust-building.
• Innovation and thinking outside the box.

Learning Elements:

• Stay abreast of the latest technical, economic, and industrial developments relevant to the Country Office’s specialization.
• Gain hands-on experience in project design and management.
• Participate in every phase of the working process, receiving on-the-job training.
• Thrive in a diverse, multicultural environment while upholding UNIDO’s values.

Note: UNIDO interns must uphold the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and diversity both at work and in their personal lives. Candidates committed to these values are encouraged to apply.