Transport Planning Intern at Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP)

• The Transport Planning intern, will report to the Transport Systems Manager, working closely with ITDP staff and international experts.

Responsibilities

• Design and carry out transport surveys.
• Conceptualise, draft technical documents, including feasibility studies, concept notes, street design plans, bikeshare feasibility studies, non-motorised transport network plans, and terms of reference.
• Prepare street design drawings and renderings.
• Analyse primary and secondary transport data, prepare conceptual designs.
• Gather information on international best practices and apply lessons learned locally.
• Facilitate training for internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare progress reports, communications materials, and other ad hoc reporting.
• Perform any other task assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Master’s degree in civil engineering, architecture, transport engineering, urban design, urban planning or other relevant field.
• Familiarity with transport modelling, street design, bicycle network planning, bikeshare planning, survey design, data collection, and data processing.
• Strong communication skills, including preparing effective graphics and making powerful presentations. Ability to communicate complex transport issues through concise, compelling messages, verbally and in writing.
• Team player who excels at building trusting relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Excellent research and analytical skills. You should enjoy working with numbers!
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects with flexibility, work well under pressure, and keep to deadlines.
• Ability to maintain high standards while contributing pragmatic ideas.