Capacity Development Intern
United Nations Human Settlements Programme · NAIROBI · Apply by November 5, 2026
About this role
Work Location In-person OR Hybrid, Nairobi, Kenya Expected duration 6 Months Duties and Responsibilities Org. Setting and Reporting The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities. UN-Habitat is the focal point for all urbanization and human settlement matters within the UN system. UN-Habitat works with partners to build inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable cities and communities. UN-Habitat promotes urbanization as a positive transformative force for people and communities, reducing inequality, discrimination and poverty. The position is located in the Capacity Development Section (CDS), Knowledge and Innovation Branch (KIB) at Global Knowledge and Advocacy Division (GKAD) of UN-Habitat at the duty station of Nairobi, Kenya. The intern reports to the Chief of the Capacity Development Section. UN-Habitat has long been a global leader in technical cooperation, with capacity development at the core of its mandate. It brings together decades of operational experience, technical and policy advisory services, and cutting-edge research with a strong track record…