Urban Design Intern
2025-10-13T05:06:01+00:00
Ministry of Lands, Public Works, Housing, and Urban Development
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FULL_TIME
Tatu City
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Public Administration, and Government
Civil & Government
2025-10-27T17:00:00+00:00
8
The Urban Design Intern will gain hands-on experience supporting the planning and design of Tatu City’s precincts, public spaces, and development areas. The role provides an opportunity to work on large-scale, mixed-use urban development projects while learning from experienced design professionals.
Design Support: Assist the urban design team in developing and refining conceptual and detailed masterplans for various precincts within Tatu City. Drawing & Graphics Production: Produce and edit design drawings, plans, and visual presentations using CAD and Adobe Creative Suite. Site Layout & Analysis: Contribute to site layout studies, design options, and data collection to inform planning decisions. Planning Support: Assist in preparing precinct plans, neighbourhood layouts, and initial yield projections for residential, commercial, and public spaces. Documentation: Support the development of design documents such as Urban Design Frameworks (UDFs), place strategies, and streetscape guidelines. Technical Drafting: Prepare and update detailed CAD drawings, reports, and design presentations. Public Realm Focus: Assist in the design and coordination of public realm projects including parks, squares, and trails. Inter-team Coordination: Work with other departments, including engineering, infrastructure, and construction teams, to ensure design alignment. Site Familiarization: Participate in site visits and assist in collecting and analyzing field data.
Eagerness to Learn: Proactive, adaptable, and open to guidance from senior colleagues. Collaboration: A team player with a strong sense of initiative and cooperation. Communication: Clear and professional in written and verbal communication. Organization: Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple tasks. Work Ethic: Self-motivated, energetic, and committed to high-quality work delivery. Flexibility: Comfortable working in a dynamic environment and adapting to evolving project needs.
Pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Urban Design, Urban Planning, or a related field. Foundational understanding of urban design and planning principles. Proficiency in AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop). Strong visual and graphical presentation skills. Prior exposure to large-scale or community-based projects is an advantage.
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Vacancy title:
Urban Design Intern
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Civil & Government]
Jobs at:
Ministry of Lands, Public Works, Housing, and Urban Development
Deadline of this Job:
Monday, October 27 2025
Duty Station:
Tatu City | Nairobi | Kenya
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, October 13 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
The Urban Design Intern will gain hands-on experience supporting the planning and design of Tatu City’s precincts, public spaces, and development areas. The role provides an opportunity to work on large-scale, mixed-use urban development projects while learning from experienced design professionals.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 6
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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