Capacity Development Intern

• Support capacity development and training activities aligned with the Section’s strategic focus.
• Assist in preparing and reviewing course materials, reports, and multimedia content for publication or publicity.
• Conduct research on housing and urban development themes, including global urban leadership and fellowship programmes.
• Gather and summarise information from various technical and academic sources for training materials.
• Prepare concept notes, project documents, technical reports, presentations, briefing notes, and speaking points.
• Provide coordination, administrative, and communication support for ongoing projects, including tracking progress and organizing meetings.
• Contribute to outreach efforts by creating social media and website content.
• Help design and manage data collection, analysis, and visualization related to capacity development programmes.
• Assist with organizing seminars, conferences, working groups, expert meetings, and training events.
• Support communication efforts through data storytelling and infographic creation.

• Be enrolled in a graduate programme (second degree or higher), or in the final year of a first university degree (Bachelor's or equivalent), or have graduated with a Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, or equivalent.
• Be computer literate with standard software applications such as Microsoft Office Suite.
• Have a strong interest in the work of the United Nations and commitment to its ideals.
• Demonstrate ability to interact successfully with people from diverse cultural backgrounds and beliefs.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required; knowledge of another UN language is an advantage.
• Preferred fields of study include Urban Studies, Housing, Finance, Business Administration, Policy Studies, Education, Social Sciences, or related areas.
• Applicants are not required to have professional work experience but should have relevant academic background.
• Applicants must provide proof of their academic status or degree with their application.

This internship is unpaid. Interns are responsible for their own travel, visa, accommodation, and living expenses. Non-citizens or non-permanent residents may need to obtain appropriate visas and work authorizations.

Apply through the employer's official contact by submitting proof of academic status or degree. The closing date for applications is Thursday, 5 November 2026.