Intern – Urban-Rural Linkages
Job ID : 260605
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Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Jul 9, 2025
Deadline : Jul 23, 2025
Are you passionate about sustainable development, inclusive planning, and bridging the divide between urban and rural areas? The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) invites motivated and dynamic individuals to apply for the Internship in Urban-Rural Linkages , based at our headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya . This internship offers an exciting opportunity to engage directly with global efforts aimed at strengthening connections between urban and rural areas, supporting integrated territorial development, and contributing to the implementation of the New Urban Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
As an intern, you will support the Urban-Rural Linkages team within UN-Habitat’s Programme Division, assisting in research, data analysis, stakeholder engagement, knowledge management, and communication tasks. This role is ideal for graduate students or recent graduates in fields such as urban planning, geography, international development, public policy, or environmental studies who are eager to gain hands-on experience in international policy and programming.
By joining UN-Habitat, you will be working in a diverse, collaborative environment that values innovation, partnership, and meaningful impact on global human settlements. If you’re ready to contribute to shaping more balanced, resilient, and sustainable territories across the urban-rural continuum, we encourage you to apply.