Intern – Programme Support (Quantity Surveying)
Job ID : 258170
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Jun 2, 2025
Deadline : Jun 16, 2025
Join UN-Habitat as an Intern – Programme Support (Quantity Surveying)
Location: Nairobi, Kenya | Duration: 2 to 6 Months | Deadline to Apply: 16 June 2025
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is offering an exciting internship opportunity for individuals interested in quantity surveying, construction economics, and urban infrastructure development. As an Intern – Programme Support (Quantity Surveying), you’ll contribute to projects that promote sustainable urbanization and improved living conditions in cities and human settlements.
This internship is an excellent platform for gaining hands-on experience within the UN system, supporting infrastructure-related initiatives and enhancing your technical and project coordination skills.
Position Title: Intern – Programme Support (Quantity Surveying)
Job ID: 258170
Job Network: Economic, Social and Development
Job Family: Programme Management
Category and Level: Internship, I-1
Duty Station: Nairobi
Department/Office: United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted: 2 June 2025
Application Deadline: 16 June 2025
Job Description
As a Programme Support Intern (Quantity Surveying), you will support planning, costing, and budgeting processes across UN-Habitat construction and infrastructure projects. You will assist with technical assessments and contribute to ensuring value for money in sustainable urban development initiatives.
Key responsibilities include:
- Cost Estimation: Assist in preparing cost estimates and Bills of Quantities (BoQs) for various construction and infrastructure projects.
- Project Planning: Support technical teams in planning and evaluating building projects, with a focus on cost control and sustainability.
- Documentation: Contribute to drafting technical reports, project briefs, and procurement documentation.
- Site Assessments: Participate in field visits to assess project sites and assist with progress reporting.
- Data Management: Assist in managing data related to materials, quantities, and costs for infrastructure components.
- Research: Conduct background research on cost-effective and sustainable building materials and construction techniques.
This is a great opportunity to enhance your technical and analytical capabilities in a global organization and work on real-world projects that directly impact communities.