Urban Law Intern

About the role

UN-Habitat is recruiting an Urban Law Intern based in Nairobi (Westlands). The internship is supervised by a Legal Specialist (PLS) and covers research, writing, data analysis, database work and event coordination on urban law topics. Daily tasks depend on the intern's background, assigned office and internship period.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in research and studies on urban planning law, housing law, public participation and climate-smart urban planning legislation.
• Provide backstopping support to ongoing and upcoming projects so they run smoothly.
• Analyse and present data from diverse sources to inform decisions.
• Draft background papers, reports and studies, and help develop publications on housing, land and property rights, urban law assessments and the land law assessment report.
• Maintain the UrbanLex database and apply and improve the Section's toolkits.
• Create website communication materials and updates.
• Organise expert group meetings, consultative sessions, conferences and outreach events, and support knowledge sharing.
• Produce a personal project aligned with the Section's goals.

Required profile

• Enrolled in a graduate programme, in the final year of a first degree (minimum Bachelor's level), or has graduated with a Bachelor's, Master's, PhD or equivalent.
• Interest in the work of the United Nations and commitment to the ideals of the Charter.
• Ability to interact respectfully with people of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs.

Required skills

• Computer literacy with standard software, including Microsoft Office Suite.