Urban-Rural Linkages Intern
Pay and conditions
Salary
Unpaid
Hardship
B
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Job Description
Supports UN-Habitat’s Policy and Legislation Section in Nairobi with research and policy work on urban-rural linkages, regeneration and territorial development. The intern reviews evidence and comparative practice, prepares briefings and technical inputs, analyses cases and data, develops knowledge products and policy tools, and helps organise workshops and learning events for government
Key Details
Department
Policy and Legislation Section
Position Details
Experience level
Student
Minimum experience
No prior experience required
Employment type
Internship
Arrangement
Onsite
Minimum education
Bachelor's degree
Contract duration
6 months
Job Areas
Language Requirements
Required
English
Summary of Responsibilities
- Conduct research on urban and rural development policy
- Prepare literature summaries and technical inputs
- Analyse data and case-based evidence on territorial linkages
- Prepare concept notes, presentations and reports
- Develop knowledge products and policy tools
- Support workshops, webinars and learning events
Role Requirements
- Enrollment in or recent completion of a degree in urban studies, planning, geography, international development or a related field
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Fluency in English
Desired Criteria
- Urban-regeneration, territorial-development or sustainable-urbanisation knowledge
Skills
Additional Information
- Unpaid internship; interns are responsible for travel, visa, accommodation and living costs
Source & verification
IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from UN-Habitat Careers, on 25 Aug 2026.