Research & Policy Analysis Intern at UN-Habitat

The UN-HABITAT Research and Policy Analysis internship is for 3 months with a possibility for extension depending on the needs of the Organization.

The Internship is UNPAID and full-time.

Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the department or office to which they are assigned.

Research & Policy Analysis Internship Responsibilities

• Conduct research and literature review for the State of Saudi Cities Report 2018;
• Contribute to the concept note and outline of the State of Saudi Cities Report 2018;
• Contribute to the outline and substantive review of the various chapters of the State of Saudi Cities Report 2018;
• Assist in the provision of illustrative materials including text boxes and verify accuracy of information in the various chapters of the State of Saudi Cities Report 2018;
• Compile relevant bibliography for the State of Saudi Cities Report 2018;
• Collect and analyze secondary data relating to the State of Saudi Cities Report 2018;
• Support organization of stakeholder engagement as well as preparation of report proceedings.
• Contribute to the review of data tables for consistency, errors and compliance with the agreed structure, categorization of countries, cities and indicators;
• Perform other research-related tasks pertaining to the flagship report.

Qualifications for the Research & Policy Analysis Internship

• Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
• Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent);
• Have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation.
• Be computer literate in standard software applications.
• Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the programme.
• Fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another UN Language is desirable.