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Urban Law Intern

United Nations · Nairobi

United NationsNairobiPosted 29 October 2026Apply by 27 November 2026

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Closing date
27 November 2026 (29 days left)
Where
Nairobi, Kenya
How to apply
On brightermonday.co.ke, where the employer takes applications.
This employer
United Nations has 2 open roles on RezSync.

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: Studies in law, international relations, or diplomacy.

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.

Experience in carrying out research on urban law related to the thematic areas of urban planning, land, climate change, and housing, among others, is required.

Experience in the review and analysis of legal documents is required.

Experience in organizing events (e.g., expert group meetings, consultative and other meetings and conferences) or supporting outreach activities 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: Studies in law, international relations, or diplomacy.

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.

Experience in carrying out research on urban law related to the thematic areas of urban planning, land, climate change, and housing, among others, is required.

Experience in the review and analysis of legal documents is required.

Experience in organizing events (e.g., expert group meetings, consultative and other meetings and conferences) or supporting outreach activities is desirable.

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