About the Role

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is seeking two (2) Human Rights Interns to join its team in Nairobi. This internship provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in human rights affairs, working within a dynamic international organization dedicated to sustainable urban development and the promotion of human rights.

Key Details

Job Opening ID: 262838

Category & Level: Internship, I-1

Job Family: Human Rights Affairs

Department/Office: United Nations Human Settlements Programme

Deadline : August 29, 2025

Responsibilities

As a Human Rights Intern, you will support the UN-Habitat team in:

Conducting research on human rights issues relevant to UN-Habitat’s work.

Drafting reports, briefs, and other knowledge products.

Supporting awareness, advocacy, and training initiatives.

Assisting in organizing meetings, workshops, and events.

Performing other duties as assigned to strengthen human rights integration within UN-Habitat programmes.

Apply here: https://careers.un.org/jobSearchDescription