UNDP Opens Applications for Cross-Border Knowledge Management Internship in Nairobi, Kenya – Apply By 14 July 2026 ·United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Overview

This internship offers aspiring development professionals practical experience supporting governance, peacebuilding, and resilience initiatives across the Horn of Africa and the Great Lakes Region.

Eligibility

Applicants must satisfy one of the following educational requirements at the time of application:

• Be enrolled in a postgraduate programme.
• Be in the final year of a bachelor’s degree.
• Have graduated within the past year with a degree in a relevant field.
• Be undertaking a postgraduate professional traineeship requiring an internship.

Relevant academic disciplines include Political Science, International Relations, Development Studies, Peace and Conflict Studies, Governance and Public Policy, Law, and related social science fields. This internship is open to national applicants only.

Benefits

Applicants will gain hands-on experience within one of the world’s leading development organizations, contributing to vital governance and peacebuilding efforts.

How to Apply

Interested applicants must submit the required documents through the UNDP online recruitment portal, including:

• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Cover letter written in English.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree certificate, or proof of enrolment.

Selected interns will work in person at the UNDP Resilience Hub in Nairobi, Kenya.

Deadline

Applications are open until 14 July 2026.