Protection Intern
Quick answer
UNHCR is offering an internship in Nairobi for a Protection Intern who will support legal frameworks, data analysis, and report preparation.
- Role
- Protection Intern
- Organization
- UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency
- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- Allowance to partially cover food, local transportation, and living expenses
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is offering a full-time internship with the Protection Team at the Regional Bureau for Eastern and Southern Africa in Nairobi. The intern will support legal frameworks and law reform, data collection, analysis, and reporting.
What you'll do
- Conduct legal research and analysis on forced displacement and statelessness
- Support the collection and analysis of data related to statelessness and durable solutions
- Assist in preparing reports and communication materials for senior management and external stakeholders
- Monitor developments in national laws, policies, and human rights situations
- Support assessments and reporting on durable solutions
What it takes
- Recent graduate or current student with at least two years of undergraduate studies in a relevant field
- Knowledge of UNHCR’s work, especially in statelessness prevention and durable solutions
- Excellent research, analytical, and drafting skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Allowance to partially cover food, local transportation, and living expenses
Frequently asked questions
Where is the internship located?
The internship is based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Is this role remote or on-site?
This is an in-office position with working hours from 08:00 am to 16:30 Monday to Thursday and 08:00 am to 14:00 Friday (40 hours per week, with a lunch break).
What is the compensation?
Interns who do not receive financial support from an outside party will receive an allowance to partially cover food, local transportation, and living expenses.
When are applications due?
Applications must be submitted by September 4, 2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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