Job Openings at UN-Habitat
| Location | NAIROBI, Kenya |
| Date Posted | August 1, 2025 |
| Category |
Advertising
Communication Consultancy Management Transport |
| Job Type |
Full-time
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| Currency | KES |
Description
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-Habitat, is the UN agency for human settlements. It is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all. The Urban Economy Branch of UN-Habitat has the mandate to promote local capabilities of local go...
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Responsibilities
Responsibilities and Tasks
- The consultant will support the work of the Urban Mobility Team in the Urban Basic Services Section by providing the following:
- Activity 1: Support the implementation of Road Safety projects in countries under the umbrella of the Global Alliance of Cities for Road Safety.
- Activity 2: Support capacity building activities and city exchanges on sustainable mobility and street design.
- Activity 3: Support the development of investment and funding proposals on sustainable, low carbon mobility and road safety.
- Activity 4: Support the implementation of innovative pilot projects in Africa and Latin America
Qualifications/special skills
- First-Level University degree (Bachelor's degree or equivalent) in Urban Design, Architecture, Urban Planning, Transport Planning, Engineering, Geography, or a related field;
- At least 2 years working experience in Urban or Transport Planning is required. A good understanding of transport planning, urban planning, urban development, urban policy and legislation and sustainable urbanisation is an asset.
- Excellent analytical and communication skills.
- Fluency in English, written and verbal, is required. Good interpersonal skills, previous exposure to cross cultural environments is required. Knowledge of International Organisations, including working experience in urban projects is required
Communications and Research Intern
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA , PhD/Fellowship
- Experience
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldInternships / Volunteering , Media / Advertising / Branding
The intern will:
- Develop and format knowledge products, including policy briefs, data analysis, case studies, and human-interest stories, in collaboration with Land, Housing and Shelter technical teams.
- Draft and edit communication materials to support advocacy efforts and knowledge sharing such as articles, newsletters, and social media content to promote land, housing, and shelter initiatives.
- Support the communications team with media monitoring and assist in growing the number of subscribers and followers across the LHS section’s communication channels.
- Assist in summarizing and translating complex data and research findings into clear, accessible content to support the development of infographics.
- Update and de