Intern – Programme Development – Subprogramme 4: Effective urban crisis prevention and response
Job ID : 255128
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 : Mar 19, 2025
Deadline : Apr 2, 2025
Exciting Internship Opportunity at UN-Habitat: Programme Development – Urban Crisis Prevention and Response
Are you passionate about urban development, crisis prevention, and sustainable solutions? The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is offering an exciting internship opportunity in Programme Development – Subprogramme 4: Effective Urban Crisis Prevention and Response at its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. This internship provides a unique chance to contribute to global efforts in urban resilience while gaining hands-on experience in international development.
UN-Habitat plays a vital role in promoting sustainable urbanization, particularly in fragile and crisis-prone regions. This internship is ideal for students or recent graduates who are eager to enhance their knowledge and skills in programme development, policy analysis, and crisis management within the urban context.
Internship Title: Intern – Programme Development (Subprogramme 4: Effective Urban Crisis Prevention and Response)
Job ID: 255128
Job Network: Economic, Social, and Development
Job Family: Programme Management
Category & Level: Internship, I-1
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
Department/Office: United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat)
Date Posted: March 19, 2025
Deadline: April 2, 2025
Key Responsibilities
As a Programme Development Intern, you will support UN-Habitat in strengthening urban crisis prevention and response initiatives through the following tasks:
- Research & Analysis: Conduct research on urban crisis prevention, disaster risk reduction, and post-conflict reconstruction.
- Programme Development: Assist in designing and implementing urban resilience programs and strategies.
- Policy Support: Analyze policies related to urban crisis management and provide recommendations for improvements.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Support communication with partners, including governments, NGOs, and private sector actors involved in urban crisis prevention.
- Data & Reporting: Assist in the collection, organization, and analysis of data related to urban resilience projects.
- Event Coordination: Help organize workshops, conferences, and meetings on crisis prevention and urban development.
- Content Creation: Draft reports, briefs, and communication materials to support UN-Habitat’s advocacy efforts.
Why Join UN-Habitat?
By joining UN-Habitat as an intern, you will:
- Gain practical experience in urban crisis prevention and response at an international level.
- Work alongside professionals and experts in urban development, crisis management, and policy-making.
- Develop valuable skills in research, policy analysis, programme design, and stakeholder engagement.
- Contribute to impactful projects that improve urban resilience in vulnerable regions.
- Expand your professional network within the United Nations and the development sector.
