Architect Intern at United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON)

Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual's background, the intern's assigned office, and the internship period.

• Under the supervision of the Associate Logistics Officer of the Facilities Management & Transportation Section – A-J Project (New Build and FWS), the intern will: Assist with design drawings, make sketches and complete basic projects.
• Discuss project requirements with your team.
• Organize files and materials.
• Visit worksites to make sure everything goes as planned.
• Prepare contracts, reports, CAD drawings and diagrams.
• Generate design development ideas.
• Research building codes and standards.
• Develop 3D conceptual designs.
• Prepare design mock-ups and color boards.
• Research the different types of building materials, lighting fixtures and other products Order product samples and do basic calculations for projects.
• Conduct research for the project team and/or revise drawings.
• Attend project staff meetings.
• Perform administrative work and analytical tasks.

Qualifications/special skills

• Bachelor's degree in architecture or other related fields.
• Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
• Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent);
• Have graduated with bachelor's degree, Masters, PhD or equivalent. Experience in standard computer software applications is required.
• Ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which includes a willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views, is required.
• Keen interest in the work of the United Nations and having a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter is desirable.
• Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required.