Urban Law Intern (Multiple Positions)

• Assist in research and studies on urban law topics including urban planning law, housing law, public participation, and climate-smart urban planning legislation.
• Support ongoing and upcoming projects to ensure smooth implementation and resolve challenges.
• Analyse and present data from various sources to provide insights for decision-making.
• Contribute to drafting background papers, reports, and studies on housing, land, property rights, and urban law assessments.
• Help maintain the UrbanLex database to keep it accurate and relevant.
• Apply and improve the Section's toolkits related to urban law and governance.
• Create communication materials and updates for the Section's websites.
• Organize expert group meetings, consultative sessions, conferences, and support outreach activities.
• Develop a personal project aligned with the Section's goals.
• Perform other duties to support the Section's effective functioning.

• Be enrolled in a graduate programme (second degree or higher), or in the final year of a bachelor's degree, or have completed a bachelor's, master's, or PhD degree.
• Be computer literate in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Show interest in the United Nations' work and commitment to its Charter.
• Demonstrate ability to interact successfully with people from diverse cultural backgrounds and beliefs.
• Have studied law, international relations, or diplomacy (preferred).
• Have experience researching urban law topics such as urban planning, land, climate change, and housing.
• Have experience reviewing and analysing legal documents.
• Have experience organizing events or supporting outreach activities (desirable).
• Fluency in spoken and written English is required; knowledge of another UN language is desirable.

This is an unpaid internship. Interns are responsible for their own travel, visa, accommodation, and living expenses. Visa and work authorisation requirements depend on the intern's citizenship and residency status.

Apply on the employer's application page. The closing date for applications is Thursday, 5 November 2026.