Research & Report Writing Intern

About the role

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN‑Habitat) is seeking a motivated intern to support research and report writing for its flagship World Cities Report (WCR). The role is based in Nairobi and will be carried out in a hybrid work mode over a six‑month period.

Key responsibilities

• Support systematic organization of WCR project material for easy reference and knowledge sharing.
• Review WUF13 reports and proceedings to synthesize key discussions for WCR 2026.
• Assist in organizing internal and external post‑launch events, preparing background materials and drafting reports.
• Cross‑check information and referenced sources for accuracy and consistency across post‑launch reports.
• Undertake desktop research to track the impact of WCR 2026.
• Assist in literature reviews, data collection, and qualitative/quantitative analysis for conceptualisation of WCR 2028.
• Provide flexible, ad‑hoc support as assigned by the supervisor.
• Collaborate with team members on additional tasks as needed.

Required profile

• Available for a six‑month internship.
• Based in Nairobi, Kenya.
• Willing to work in a hybrid setting.
• Will report to the Chief of the Global Report and Analytics Section.

Required skills