Vacancy title:
Intern - Research and Report Writing

[Type: INTERN, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Research and Development, Communications & Writing, Social Services & Nonprofit, Civil & Government]

Jobs at:
UN-Habitat

Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, June 4 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, May 22 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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Background

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-Habitat, is the UN agency for human settlements. It is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all. The Urban Economy Branch of UN-Habitat has the mandate to promote local capabilities of local go...

Responsibilities

• Support the systematic organization of WCR project material for ease of reference and knowledge-sharing purposes.
• Review WUF13 reports and proceedings to synthesize key discussions around the major themes and arguments advanced in WCR 2026
• Assist with the organization of internal and external post launch events, developing necessary background materials, and report writing.
• Crosscheck and ensure accuracy and consistency of information and referenced sources across WCR post launch reports
• Undertake desktop research to track the impact of WCR2026
• Assist in conducting literature reviews, data collection, and qualitative/quantitative analysis for conceptualization of WCR2028.
• Provide flexible and ad hoc support as and when required and assigned by the supervisor.
• Work collaboratively with other team members to undertake any other assignments necessary to support the implementation of the section’s work programme.

Qualifications/Special skills

Applicants must at the time of application, meet one of the following requirements:

• 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), c. Have graduated with Bachelor's degree, Masters, PhD or equivalent.
• Be computer literate in standard software applications (Microsoft Office Suite).
• Have demonstrated a keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter.
• Have a demonstrated 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.

Preferred areas of study: Urban Studies, Urban Planning, Geography, Economics, Development Studies, or a closely related discipline. In addition, demonstrated proficiency in research methodologies, data collection and analysis, and the use of project management tools 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. Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Ph.D. Programme. Do you meet any of the above criteria?

If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application.

Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong analytical and critical thinking skills, detail-orientation and eagerness to learn and contribute to research projects are desirable

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

Job application procedure

Applicants must at the time of application, meet one of the following requirements:

• 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), c. Have graduated with Bachelor's degree, Masters, PhD or equivalent.
• Be computer literate in standard software applications (Microsoft Office Suite).
• Have demonstrated a keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter.
• Have a demonstrated 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.

Preferred areas of study: Urban Studies, Urban Planning, Geography, Economics, Development Studies, or a closely related discipline. In addition, demonstrated proficiency in research methodologies, data collection and analysis, and the use of project management tools 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. Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Ph.D. Programme. Do you meet any of the above criteria?

If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application.

Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong analytical and critical thinking skills, detail-orientation and eagerness to learn and contribute to research projects are desirable

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