Project and Programme Management · Internship
Direct employerProgramme Management Intern
United Nations, United Nations Human Settlements Programme

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Role overview
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is offering a six-month internship in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. This role supports projects related to urban development, climate adaptation, and coastal community resilience. It suits students or recent graduates in urban planning or related fields who are fluent in French and interested in UN work.
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What you will do
- Support the implementation and monitoring of the coastal community resilience project in Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana.
- Assist with administrative tasks such as preparing work plans, budgets, reports, and proposals.
- Participate in organising meetings, workshops, and conferences.
- Collect and compile data and information for project documents and guidelines.
- Contribute to writing project concept notes for resource mobilisation.
- Help edit texts for reports, articles, and concept notes.
- Prepare presentations, maps, dashboards, and diagrams related to UN-Habitat projects.
- Support communication and visibility activities including publications and online materials.
- Assist in developing urban planning policy documents and review relevant publications.
- Collect and share information on risk monitoring during project implementation.
- Perform other tasks as requested by the country team.
Requirements
- Be enrolled in or have completed a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree program, preferably in Urban Planning, Town Planning, Architecture, Geography, or related fields.
- Be computer literate with standard software such as Microsoft Office.
- Show interest in the United Nations' work and commitment to its ideals.
- Demonstrate ability to interact with diverse cultural backgrounds respectfully.
- Fluency in oral and written French is required.
- Knowledge of English and other UN languages is desirable.
- Proficiency in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) tools like QGIS and ArcGIS is preferred but not required.
Benefits
This internship is unpaid. Interns are responsible for their own travel, visa, accommodation, and living expenses. Visa and work authorisation may be required for non-citizens or non-permanent residents of Côte d’Ivoire.
How to apply
Apply through the employer's official contact by submitting proof of your current enrolment or degree completion as stated in the requirements. The closing date for applications is Thursday, 5 November 2026.