UN-Habitat is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities
Serves as the focal point for all urbanization and human settlement matters within the UN system
Works with partners to build inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable cities and communities
Promotes urbanization as a positive transformative force for people and communities, reducing inequality, discrimination, and poverty
The Cities Investment Facility (CIF) is a multi-stakeholder initiative enabling capital flow into urban development, supporting projects through ideation, design, feasibility, and financial close
CIF focuses on enhancing early-stage design and origination, particularly in low and middle-income countries and secondary cities
The intern will report to the Programme Manager, Cities Investment Facility
Responsibilities: Technical Support & Development
Website application and development: Assist with various stages of website development using established web technologies and frameworks, including creating mock-ups and user flows
Technical support: Provide support for planning, design, development, and implementation of websites and application systems
Thematic research: Conduct research on tools and best practices on new technologies relevant to information systems and assist in testing and evaluating new products and tools
Content management: Assist in updating the website and other tools such as e-learning courses with new information and visual updates
Testing and debugging: Assist in testing newly developed features to identify and troubleshoot minor bugs and enhance application quality
Documentation and training: Assist in creating technical documentation for applications and training materials for tools in development
Qualifications/Special Skills
Meet one of the following at the time of application:
Enrolled in a graduate school program (second university degree or higher)
Enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor’s level)
Graduated with Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. degree
Computer literate in standard software applications (Microsoft Office Suite)
Keen interest in the work of the United Nations and commitment to the ideals of the UN Charter
Ability to interact successfully with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs
Preferred areas of study: Computer Science, Information Technology, Web Development, Software Engineering, or related fields
Knowledge and experience with programming languages (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP) is desirable
Previous experience with front-end and back-end development, implementation, and maintenance is required
Languages
Fluency in oral and written English is required
Knowledge of another UN language is desirable
Additional Information
Previous UN internship experience should be indicated with the UN entity and specific dates
Intern Specific Text
Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations
Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions
Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the host country may require a visa and work/employment authorization
Successful candidates should discuss specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer
Deadline : Aug 27, 2025
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Applications for this position must be completed on the recruiting organization's website.
