Intern – New Urban Agenda Support
Job ID : 255757
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 : Apr 3, 2025
Deadline : Apr 17, 2025
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is offering an internship opportunity for the position of Intern – New Urban Agenda Support, based in Nairobi. This six-month, full-time internship is situated within the Knowledge and Innovation Branch of the External Relations, Strategy, Knowledge and Innovation Division (ERSKID).
The branch is responsible for leading the development of UN-Habitat’s flagship reports, gathering and reporting on urban data, and producing cutting-edge knowledge and innovation on cities and urban development.
Interns will assist in supporting the coordination of UN-Habitat’s work on urban crisis prevention and response, including the implementation of the UN-Habitat global programme on urban migration and displacement, and the development and coordination of UN-Habitat’s response to crises in urban contexts.
Responsibilities include drafting knowledge products and working documents, mapping and analysis of UN-Habitat’s current portfolio in the field of urban crisis prevention and response, and supporting the preparation of communication materials to enhance the promotion of UN-Habitat’s work on crisis prevention and response
Applicants should be enrolled in or have recently completed a graduate or final-year undergraduate program in fields such as urban planning, international development, or related disciplines. Strong analytical skills, proficiency in standard software applications, and a keen interest in sustainable urban development are essential. Fluency in English is required.
Please note that this internship is unpaid, and interns are responsible for their travel, visa, accommodation, and living expenses.
