The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is offering an internship in Data Management and Administrative Support in Yaoundé, Cameroon. The three-month placement runs from 25 November 2026 to 24 February 2027. It provides practical experience in data management, administrative coordination, reporting and Microsoft Power Apps. Nigerian and other African applicants who meet the academic requirements can apply, but the internship is unpaid.
Job Summary
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) |
| Position | Intern, Data Management and Administrative Support |
| Location | Yaoundé, Cameroon |
| Work Mode | In-person |
| Contract Type | Internship |
| Level | Intern |
| Duration | 25 November 2026 to 24 February 2027 |
| Education | Final-year bachelor’s student, graduate student or eligible graduate |
| Experience | No specific professional experience requirement stated |
| Language | Fluent English; French is an advantage |
| Application Deadline | 4 November 2026 |
Responsibilities
The intern will:
- Support administrative activities, document filing and record management.
- Review documents for accuracy and completeness.
- Draft routine correspondence and coordinate information with other teams.
- Take meeting minutes and track decisions and action points.
- Maintain dashboards, compile data and assist with reports and presentations.
- Update the ERP Management Section’s intranet content.
- Assist with Microsoft Power Apps applications connected to Dataverse.
- Support data entry, configure basic forms and views, and test application functionality.
Requirements
- Education: Applicants must be enrolled in or have completed a graduate programme, or be enrolled in or have completed the final academic year of a bachelor’s degree.
- Computer skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint is required. Familiarity with data entry, reporting tools and AI-enabled applications is beneficial.
- Personal skills: Strong organization, time management, accuracy, communication and teamwork.
- Relevant knowledge: Experience or familiarity with data management, administrative support, process analysis or information systems is an advantage.
- Language: Fluent English is required. Knowledge of French is an advantage.
How to Apply
Visit the official UN Careers website and search for Intern, Data Management and Administrative Support, Yaoundé. Complete the application and personal history profile, ensuring that all required information is included.
Your cover letter should explain your interest in OHCHR and its human rights mandate, summarize your profile, state your graduation date or expected graduation date, describe your IT and data management skills, and indicate your availability and earliest possible start date.
Important: This internship is unpaid. Applicants are responsible for their travel, accommodation, living expenses and any required visa or work authorization. The United Nations does not charge application or recruitment fees.
Application Deadline: 4 November 2026.
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