Programme and Operations Intern at UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency

Nairobi, , Kenya -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Coordination, Stakeholder Engagement, Problem-Solving, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Quality Assurance, Documentation, Report Preparation, Presentation Preparation, Office Suite Proficiency, Research, Writing, Critical Thinking, Adaptability

Industry

International Affairs

Description

Deadline for Applications April 6, 2026 Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based) B Family Type (not applicable for home-based) Family Staff Member / Affiliate Type Internship Target Start Date 2026-04-01 Terms of Reference The internship aims to provide hands-on experience in supporting various aspects of the programme cycle. The intern will assist the team with managing timelines and deliverables, tracking progress, and supporting internal/external communication where necessary. Specific tasks listed in the duties and responsibilities will be covered, offering insight into programme management methodologies and helping the intern develop skills in coordination, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving. The project provides a comprehensive understanding of how a Programme and Operations Management Unit contributes to organizational success. Duties and responsibilities • Support in overseeing Operations’ compliance with programme cycle requirements. • Support in overseeing Operations compliance with project monitoring. • Collect and analyse projects data to assess progress and suggest improvements. • Support documentation related to the quality assurance of partnership agreement. • Participate in meetings, document key takeaways, and follow up on action items. • Maintain unit’s documentation, including taking meeting notes, collecting and consolidating reports, status updates. • Assist in preparing project status reports and/or presentations. • Assist in taking stock of post-distribution monitoring conducted by the country operations and support its quality assurance and analysis of the findings. • Offer general administrative assistance, such as scheduling meetings, preparing materials, and organizing project-related activities. • AOB Minimum qualifications required In order to be considered for an internship, candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria: • Be either a recent graduate (having completed their studies within two years of applying) or a current student in a graduate/undergraduate school programme from a university or higher education facility accredited by IAU/UNESCO; and • Have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies in a field relevant or of interest to the work of UNHCR. Desirable qualifications and skills • Office suite proficiency • Research and writing. • Critical thinking • Adaptability Standard Job Description Required Languages , , Desired Languages , , Additional Qualifications Skills Education Certifications Work Experience Other information This position doesn't require a functional clearance Remote No Important notice: Please note that UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, travelling, processing or training). Read about how to avoid scams and fraudulent job offers. Please note that applications are only accepted via the UNHCR online recruitment platform. CVs and/or application requests sent via email will not be answered, reviewed nor considered. For external applicants: We would like to call your attention on the eligibility of International Professional (P) category: According to our Recruitment and Assignments Policy, P staff members will not normally serve in the country of their nationality, and the first regular appointment in the P category must be outside the staff member's country of nationality. In practical terms this means that you are not eligible to apply for International Professional vacancies advertised in the country where you are national of. In case of technical difficulties when applying, external applicants (not current UNHCR workforce members) can write to recruitmentcase@unhcr.org. For former UNHCR Colleagues: Former UNHCR employees who are on mandatory break-in service or have separated from UNHCR after 1 October 2022 should create an account through this platform. Once you fill in your basic personal information (employee ID, birth date, name, email address), Workday will identify you as prior personnel and merge your employee account with your external applicant account. The UNHCR workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages and opinions. UNHCR seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on grounds of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity. UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, takes the lead in protecting people forced to flee wars and persecution around the world, providing life-saving aid including shelter, food and water to ensure their basic safety, rights and dignity. With 18,879 women and men working in 137 countries, we work tirelessly to make a difference in the lives of 89.3 million forcibly displaced people worldwide. Our dedicated and professional staff work around the clock in roles including legal protection, community services, public affairs, health and more. Despite the challenges they can face, our staff are proud to work for UNHCR and determined to make a positive impact. Why a career with UNHCR? Our dedicated staff work to protect and assist people fleeing conflict and persecution at a time when global forced displacement is at a record high. Our colleagues bring a wide range of specialized skills, including expertise in legal protection, administration, community services, public affairs, health and other disciplines. Disability inclusion If you are a person with a disability and you expect you may face challenges during the recruitment process, you can indicate it in your application form. There are options to select any health conditions you may have and outline any necessary adjustments related to disabilities during the recruitment phases. Providing this information is optional. It will be treated as strictly confidential and used only for the purpose of finding out how to better assist you during the recruitment process. Adjustments for candidates with disabilities will be provided as best as possible and as needed upon request. All candidates will be assessed based on meeting the requirements for each vacancy in relation to experience, skills, and education.

Responsibilities

The intern will support the team by overseeing compliance with programme cycle requirements and project monitoring, collecting and analyzing project data to suggest improvements. Duties also include supporting documentation for partnership agreements, participating in meetings, and maintaining unit documentation.