United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat)
Programme Support Intern – Housing and Human Security
Nairobi
Posted 13 April, 2026
Deadline 23 April, 2026
Community Services and DevelopmentInternshipEntry-level(0-1 yr)
Job Description
About the Role
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. This internship is located in the Land, Housing and Shelter Section (LHIS) and aims to provide support for program initiatives related to housing and human security.
Responsibilities
Under the co-supervision of the Programme Management Officer and the Chief, LHIS, the intern will:
Support in the data collection, literature review, analysis, interpretation and writing on housing, forced evictions and human security issues globally, including policy mapping.
Assist substantive staff in organizing and documenting housing, forced evictions and human security related events, training and meetings.
Support in the development, compilation, synthesis and management of knowledge materials developed by the section, including housing related project review, analysis and monitoring against the Project Review Committee Guidelines.
Support the establishment and management of the Housing Knowledge Platform and associated tools for the LHISBS Community of Practice (CoP) to support knowledge exchange, learning and communication.
Carry out mapping and research on selected topics relevant to the content and management of the LHISBS Community of Practice (CoP).
Keep track of relevant partner housing policies and programmes, and their curation into case study summaries, in line with the draft recommendations of the Open Ended Inter-governmental Working Group on Housing.
Provide research and technical support to developing concept notes and proposals.
Contribute to various housing related communication and advocacy activities and initiatives, including the support of LHISBS Community of Practice (CoP).
Perform other related tasks as assigned.
Qualifications and Skills
Education: Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or higher), or in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor's level), or have graduated with a Bachelor's, Masters, PhD or equivalent.
Software: Be computer literate in standard software applications (Microsoft Office Suite).
Commitment: Have demonstrated a keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter.
Interpersonal: Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the official UN careers portal. To apply, visit UN-Habitat on careers.un.org.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the UN careers portal. To access the application portal, go to UN-Habitat on careers.un.org.
