Administrative Support Intern – Travel, Shipping and Visa Unit
Quick answer
The United Nations Office at Nairobi is seeking an Administrative Support Intern – Travel, Shipping and Visa Unit for a 6-month period in NAIROBI. The role involves supporting various administrative workflows including visa, shipping, travel-document processing, and office administration.
- Role
- Administrative Support Intern – Travel, Shipping and Visa Unit
- Organization
- United Nations Office at Nairobi
- Location
- NAIROBI, United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) - GIGIRI
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Other
The role
The Administrative Support Intern – Travel, Shipping and Visa Unit at the United Nations Office at Nairobi will support various administrative workflows including visa, shipping, travel-document processing, and office administration.
What you'll do
- Receive, screen and direct clients visiting TSVU
- Support the receipt, review, tracking and dispatch of visa applications
- Assist with the processing of UN travel documents
- Support shipment request intake, documentation, tracking and follow-up with clients and service providers
- Update TSVU intranet pages and guidance materials when new procedures are issued
- Maintain electronic and hard-copy filing systems, databases and records
What it takes
- Final-year undergraduate student or recent graduate in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field
- A student in a Master’s or Ph.D. programme may also be considered where the field is relevant
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Word, Excel and Outlook
What you'll bring
How we treat you
None, internship is unpaid.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the internship located?
The internship is based at the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) - GIGIRI in NAIROBI.
Is this a paid position?
No, this internship is unpaid. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions.
What are the key qualifications required?
Applicants should be final-year undergraduate students or recent graduates in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is also required.
How do I apply for this internship?
Applications can be submitted through the UN job portal at https://inspira.un.org/psp/PUNA1J/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/UN_CUSTOMIZATIONS.UN_JOB_DETAIL.GBL?Action=A&UNAction=Apply&JobOpeningId=281405&languageCd=ENG.
How to apply
Apply directly on United Nations Office at Nairobi's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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