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About the Organisation
The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) is the UN headquarters in Africa and represents the Secretary-General in Kenya. UNON provides administrative, security, conference, and information services to support the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), the Resident Coordination System (RCS), and other UN offices in Kenya. The Human Resources Management Service (HRMS) through the Talent Acquisition Unit (TAU) plays a vital role in managing staff and non-staff recruitment, ensuring organizational compliance, and building HR capacity for the UN in Africa and globally.
Human Resource Intern job at United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) | Apply Now
Nairobi, Kenya
Are you looking for HR jobs in Kenya 2025 today? then you might be interested in Human Resource Intern job at United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON)
Full Time
Deadline:
28 Sept 2025
Job Title
Human Resource Intern job at United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON)
United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON)
Job Description
Under the supervision of cluster team leads in the Talent Acquisition Unit (TAU), the HR Intern will assist with recruitment documentation, data collection, records management, and HR reporting. The intern will generate and digitize recruitment files, clean and transform HR data, and create visualizations for analysis. They will review non-staff records, ensure compliance with retention policies, and collaborate with the Records Management Team. The intern will also contribute to creating SOPs, memos, and workflow documentation to support efficiency and knowledge sharing. By the end of the internship, the intern will prepare a report or presentation summarizing findings, recommendations, and key learnings.
Internship Duration: 6 months, full-time (35 hours/week)
Remuneration: The internship is unpaid.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.
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How to Apply
Generate, digitize, and maintain staff and non-staff recruitment documentation.
Collect, clean, and analyze HR data from databases and spreadsheets.
Create visualizations (charts, graphs) to present HR insights.
Provide support for recruitment activities including memos, contract follow-ups, and document processing.
Review non-staff records to determine retention or disposal in line with policies.
Collaborate with the Records Management Team to ensure compliance.
Cross-reference records with retention and legal compliance requirements.
Suggest improvements for record-keeping processes and systems.
Contribute to workflow documentation, SOPs, and efficiency enhancements.
Support the design and improvement of team archives and records management systems.
Prepare a final report or presentation summarizing findings and recommendations.
Perform other HR-related duties as assigned.
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COMMERCIAL
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INDUSTRIAL
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RESIDENTIAL
Minimum QualificationsApplicants must meet one of the following:
Enrolled in a graduate school programme (Master’s or higher).
Enrolled in the final academic year of a Bachelor’s degree.
Recently graduated with a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD.
Preferred Areas of Study
Human Resources
Business Administration
Computer Science (with HR applications)
Related fields
Key Competencies
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong interest in the work of the UN and commitment to the UN Charter.
Ability to work with people of different cultural backgrounds.
Tolerance, adaptability, and collaborative mindset.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Languages
Fluency in oral and written English is required.
Knowledge of another UN language is desirable.
