Intern - Research assistant

United Nations - UN United Nations Human Settlements Programme

Internship Closes 02 Sep 2026 10 days left

Overview

Support with research related to ongoing or upcoming projects and elaborate reports analyzing different thematics. Assist in day-to-day tasks related to program development and funds mobilization opportunities.


Key Responsibilities
  • Support with research related to the ongoing or upcoming projects.
  • Elaborate reports analysing different thematics I problematics
  • Assisting in day-to-day tasks related to the program development and funds mobilization opportunities.
  • Taking meeting's minutes for the Head of Office.
  • Any other tasks relevant to the mandates of UN-Habitat and requested by the Head of Office.
Required Experience

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.

Qualifications

Applicants must at the time of application, meet one of the following requirements: a. Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher), b. Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent), c. 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: Management/ political science/ architecture/ urban planning/ economy/ international law.

Other Details
Languages Required
Fluency in oral and written English and French is required.
Languages Preferred
Knowledge of Arabic is desirable. Knowledge of another UN language is desirable. Proficiency in computer software applications is desirable. Knowledge and experience in report writing/ policy reports is desirable.
Contract Duration
4 months with possibility of extension.
Work Modality
Hybrid
Remuneration
Not specified
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