Information Management for Evaluation Support Intern
Organizational Context
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) in Nairobi, Kenya, promotes sustainable urban development globally. The Independent Evaluation Unit (IEU), within the Executive Director's Office, supports organizational learning and accountability through evaluations. This internship is within the IEU's decentralized evaluation portfolio, reporting to an Evaluation Officer.
Job Purpose
This internship aims to support the Independent Evaluation Unit (IEU) at UN-Habitat with knowledge and information management for decentralized evaluations. The role will contribute to maintaining and improving tracking tools, managing evaluation documentation, and supporting workflow automation using Microsoft 365 tools. The intern will assist in enhancing internal processes, preparing guidance materials, and providing general administrative and information management support to the IEU. This position offers an opportunity to gain practical experience in evaluation support and information management within an international organization focused on sustainable urbanization.
Responsibilities
Assist the Independent Evaluation Unit (IEU) with knowledge and information management for decentralized evaluations. Maintain and enhance simple tracking tools for evaluations, recommendations, and follow-up actions. Support the organization, filing, and archiving of evaluation reports, management responses, and related documentation. Utilize Microsoft 365 tools (PowerAutomate, SharePoint, Lists, Teams, Outlook) to support workflow automation for information sharing and coordination. Contribute to improving internal workflows, such as document routing and notifications. Assist in preparing and formatting guidance notes and user instructions for internal use. Provide general administrative and information management support to the IEU as needed.
Work Experience
Professional work experience is not required for this internship. However, familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, including the Power Platform (SharePoint, Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps), is required. Desirable experience includes familiarity with evaluation, research, or results-based management.
Skills
Information Management, Knowledge Management, Document Archiving, Workflow Automation (Microsoft 365: PowerAutomate, SharePoint, Lists, Teams, Outlook), Administrative Support, Microsoft Office Suite, Interpersonal Skills, Cross-cultural Communication.