Job ID : 252334
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Feb 7, 2025
Deadline : Feb 21, 2025
Exciting Internship Opportunity: Urban Planning Intern at UN-Habitat, Nairobi
Are you passionate about sustainable urban development and planning? Do you want to gain hands-on experience working with a global organization dedicated to creating inclusive, resilient, and sustainable cities? The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is looking for a highly motivated Urban Planning Intern to join our team in Nairobi, Kenya.
About UN-Habitat
UN-Habitat is the United Nations program dedicated to advancing socially and environmentally sustainable urbanization. Our mission is to promote the development of cities and human settlements that provide adequate shelter, infrastructure, and services for all.
Position: Urban Planning Intern
- Job ID: 252334
- Job Network: Economic, Social and Development
- Job Family: Programme Management
- Category and Level: Internship, I-1
- Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
- Department/Office: United Nations Human Settlements Programme
- Date Posted: February 7, 2025
- Application Deadline: February 21, 2025
Internship Responsibilities
As an Urban Planning Intern, you will support UN-Habitat’s urban planning and development initiatives. Your key responsibilities include:
- Assisting in research, data collection, and analysis related to urban planning, land use, and infrastructure development.
- Supporting the design and implementation of urban policies and frameworks aligned with UN-Habitat’s goals.
- Contributing to reports, presentations, and publications on sustainable urbanization.
- Assisting in organizing meetings, workshops, and stakeholder engagements.
- Supporting GIS mapping, spatial analysis, and visualization projects.
- Engaging with local authorities, civil society organizations, and private sector stakeholders on urban development projects.
- Performing other related tasks as required by the supervisor.
What You Will Gain
Networking opportunities with professionals and experts in the urban planning and development sector.
