United Nations (UN) Internship 2026 – Intern, Administration and Business Operations
United Nations (UN)
Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, ET
Role description
The United Nations (UN) is inviting eligible applicants to apply for the Intern – Administration and Business Operations position in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The internship is based at the UN Development Coordination Office (DCO) Regional Office for Africa and offers practical experience in administration, human resources, procurement, and business operations.
Job Overview
Organization: United Nations (UN) Position: Intern – Administration and Business Operations Job Opening ID: 286353 Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Department/Office: Resident Coordinator System – DCO Regional Office for Africa Job Category: Internship – Administration Employment Type: Full-time internship Duration: 3 months initially, with possible extension up to 6 months Working Hours: 35 hours per week, five days per week Salary: Unpaid internship Date Posted: October 13, 2026 Application Deadline: October 19, 2026
About the United Nations
The United Nations is an international organization working to promote peace, security, human rights, and sustainable development. The Development Coordination Office Regional Office for Africa, established in Addis Ababa in July 2019, provides strategic support to Resident Coordinators and UN Country Teams across Africa in implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and the African Union Agenda 2063.
Key Responsibilities
The intern will work with regional administrative and programme management staff to support administrative and operational activities within the Regional Office and Resident Coordinator Offices across Africa.
1. Administration, Human Resources, and Procurement
Assist with managing the Regional Director’s schedule and coordinating participation in meetings. Support general office management and administrative operations. Assist staff with business visas, residence permits, and other official documentation. Help organize workshops, conferences, webinars, meetings, and other events. Maintain contact lists for Resident Coordinators and Resident Coordinator Office personnel and update relevant SharePoint pages. Participate in meetings and assist with follow-up actions. Support contract administration for external suppliers and service providers. Help prepare requests for quotations, maintain procurement files, and organize supporting documentation. Conduct market research and compile information on prospective vendors and service providers. Support human resources projects, data analysis, reporting, and documentation in coordination with regional and headquarters teams.
2. Business Operations
Support annual reviews of Common Premises (CP) and the Business Operations Strategy (BOS), including data collection, analysis, follow-up, and documentation. Assist in organizing webinars, meetings, and consultations related to business operations. Prepare presentations, meeting minutes, reports, briefing notes, and other materials. Assist with budget preparation, monitoring, annual workplans, and supporting documentation. Collect, consolidate, and analyze operational information received from Resident Coordinator Offices. Follow up on agreed actions and maintain records, trackers, and reporting tools.
3. Other Duties
Perform other administrative and operational tasks as requested by the Regional Office, including organizing meetings and webinars and taking meeting notes.
Qualifications and Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet at least one of the following academic requirements at the time of application:
Be enrolled in or have completed a graduate programme leading to a second university degree or equivalent, or a higher qualification. Be enrolled in or have completed the final academic year of a first university degree programme, equivalent to at least a bachelor’s degree.
Applicants must also demonstrate:
A strong interest in the work of the United Nations and commitment to the ideals of the UN Charter. The ability to work and interact effectively with people from different cultural backgrounds and beliefs. Willingness to understand and respect differing opinions and perspectives.
Preferred fields of study: Business Administration, Office Management, or other relevant disciplines. Applicants from a wide range of academic backgrounds are welcome.
Language Requirements
English: Fluency in spoken and written English is required. French: A working language of the United Nations Secretariat; fluency is not stated as a requirement for this position.
Internship Conditions
The internship is unpaid. The initial duration is three months, with a possible extension up to six months depending on office needs. Interns are responsible for their own travel, visa, accommodation, and living expenses. Applicants who are not citizens or permanent residents of Ethiopia may need the appropriate visa and work or employment authorization. Successful candidates should clarify their visa requirements before accepting an offer.
Job Overview
Organization: United Nations (UN) Position: Intern – Administration and Business Operations Job Opening ID: 286353 Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Department/Office: Resident Coordinator System – DCO Regional Office for Africa Job Category: Internship – Administration Employment Type: Full-time internship Duration: 3 months initially, with possible extension up to 6 months Working Hours: 35 hours per week, five days per week Salary: Unpaid internship Date Posted: October 13, 2026 Application Deadline: October 19, 2026
About the United Nations
The United Nations is an international organization working to promote peace, security, human rights, and sustainable development. The Development Coordination Office Regional Office for Africa, established in Addis Ababa in July 2019, provides strategic support to Resident Coordinators and UN Country Teams across Africa in implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and the African Union Agenda 2063.
Key Responsibilities
The intern will work with regional administrative and programme management staff to support administrative and operational activities within the Regional Office and Resident Coordinator Offices across Africa.
1. Administration, Human Resources, and Procurement
Assist with managing the Regional Director’s schedule and coordinating participation in meetings. Support general office management and administrative operations. Assist staff with business visas, residence permits, and other official documentation. Help organize workshops, conferences, webinars, meetings, and other events. Maintain contact lists for Resident Coordinators and Resident Coordinator Office personnel and update relevant SharePoint pages. Participate in meetings and assist with follow-up actions. Support contract administration for external suppliers and service providers. Help prepare requests for quotations, maintain procurement files, and organize supporting documentation. Conduct market research and compile information on prospective vendors and service providers. Support human resources projects, data analysis, reporting, and documentation in coordination with regional and headquarters teams.
2. Business Operations
Support annual reviews of Common Premises (CP) and the Business Operations Strategy (BOS), including data collection, analysis, follow-up, and documentation. Assist in organizing webinars, meetings, and consultations related to business operations. Prepare presentations, meeting minutes, reports, briefing notes, and other materials. Assist with budget preparation, monitoring, annual workplans, and supporting documentation. Collect, consolidate, and analyze operational information received from Resident Coordinator Offices. Follow up on agreed actions and maintain records, trackers, and reporting tools.
3. Other Duties
Perform other administrative and operational tasks as requested by the Regional Office, including organizing meetings and webinars and taking meeting notes.
Qualifications and Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet at least one of the following academic requirements at the time of application:
Be enrolled in or have completed a graduate programme leading to a second university degree or equivalent, or a higher qualification. Be enrolled in or have completed the final academic year of a first university degree programme, equivalent to at least a bachelor’s degree.
Applicants must also demonstrate:
A strong interest in the work of the United Nations and commitment to the ideals of the UN Charter. The ability to work and interact effectively with people from different cultural backgrounds and beliefs. Willingness to understand and respect differing opinions and perspectives.
Preferred fields of study: Business Administration, Office Management, or other relevant disciplines. Applicants from a wide range of academic backgrounds are welcome.
Language Requirements
English: Fluency in spoken and written English is required. French: A working language of the United Nations Secretariat; fluency is not stated as a requirement for this position.
Internship Conditions
The internship is unpaid. The initial duration is three months, with a possible extension up to six months depending on office needs. Interns are responsible for their own travel, visa, accommodation, and living expenses. Applicants who are not citizens or permanent residents of Ethiopia may need the appropriate visa and work or employment authorization. Successful candidates should clarify their visa requirements before accepting an offer.