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Capacity Development Intern at UN-Habitat
UN-Habitat
October 22, 2026
Full-time
On-site
The intern will perform the following tasks:
Support internal work under the umbrella theme of capacity development and training, aligning capacity development and training with the strategic focus of the Section's work, and make crosslinks and connections.
Assist in drafting, organising, reviewing and editing course materials and multimedia files, reports and materials for publication or publicity.
Undertake research on housing and urban development capacity development and training-related themes especially around global urban/local leadership and fellowship programmes, complemented by analysis of real-world project pipelines, investment opportunities, emerging market developments and trends.
Collate information from various sources including technical reports, industry publications, webinars, training materials, etc.
Monitor for academic and industry publications on related themes and convert these into digestible highlights and training materials.
Draft concept notes, project documents, technical reports, presentations, briefing notes and speaking points.
Provide project coordination, administrative and communications support on ongoing projects and initiatives for example tracking progress, milestones, indicators, maintenance, organizing and minuting meetings and calls.
Produce inputs for outreach efforts including social media content, and website content.
Assist in designing, organizing, planning and managing the collection, evaluation, analysis, compilation, dissemination, and visualization of data, indicators, results.
Assist in developing, implementing and managing database(s) and dashboards when needed.
Assist in training and technical support on data collection and monitoring of capacity development programmes, country practices, and other related information.
Assist in the organization of seminars, conferences, working groups, and expert meetings and training events.
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),
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:
Final year undergraduate or master's degree student or PhD student in Urban Studies, Housing, Finance, Business Administration, Policy Studies, Education, Social Sciences, or other related themes/areas, or recently graduated. 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.
Support internal work under the umbrella theme of capacity development and training, aligning capacity development and training with the strategic focus of the Section's work, and make crosslinks and connections.
Assist in drafting, organising, reviewing and editing course materials and multimedia files, reports and materials for publication or publicity.
Undertake research on housing and urban development capacity development and training-related themes especially around global urban/local leadership and fellowship programmes, complemented by analysis of real-world project pipelines, investment opportunities, emerging market developments and trends.
Collate information from various sources including technical reports, industry publications, webinars, training materials, etc.
Monitor for academic and industry publications on related themes and convert these into digestible highlights and training materials.
Draft concept notes, project documents, technical reports, presentations, briefing notes and speaking points.
Provide project coordination, administrative and communications support on ongoing projects and initiatives for example tracking progress, milestones, indicators, maintenance, organizing and minuting meetings and calls.
Produce inputs for outreach efforts including social media content, and website content.
Assist in designing, organizing, planning and managing the collection, evaluation, analysis, compilation, dissemination, and visualization of data, indicators, results.
Assist in developing, implementing and managing database(s) and dashboards when needed.
Assist in training and technical support on data collection and monitoring of capacity development programmes, country practices, and other related information.
Assist in the organization of seminars, conferences, working groups, and expert meetings and training events.
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),
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:
Final year undergraduate or master's degree student or PhD student in Urban Studies, Housing, Finance, Business Administration, Policy Studies, Education, Social Sciences, or other related themes/areas, or recently graduated. 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.