Knowledge Management Intern

Supports UN-Habitat’s Regional Office for Africa with programme reviews, reporting, research, communications, meetings and knowledge products on sustainable urban development and resilience.

Department: Regional Office for Africa

• Organise in-person and virtual meetings, workshops and conferences
• Research and draft speeches and internal content
• Report programme achievements and support programme-review activities
• Develop communication materials for diverse audiences
• Research housing, climate, environment and humanitarian urban issues in Africa
• Coordinate with country offices on project concepts
• Prepare webinars and discussions on urban resilience
• Support reporting and communications with field and global offices

• Current graduate study, current final year of a first degree, or completion of a bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree
• A field of study closely related to urban planning, environmental management, architecture, development studies, economics or a related field
• Computer literacy in standard software applications
• Ability to summarise and analyse technical urban and housing content
• Fluency in written and spoken English

• Six-month hybrid internship
• The internship is unpaid
• Interns or their sponsors cover travel, visa, accommodation and living expenses
• Non-citizens or non-residents may need a visa and work authorisation