United Nations Human Settlements Programme has announced a new and exciting career opportunity for job seekers in Kenya. They are currently hiring for the position of Public Space and Spatial Analysis at Nairobi. This role is a great opportunity for candidates.
UN Habitat Public Space and Spatial Analysis Jobs 2025 Details
| Position | Public Space and Spatial Analysis |
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Organization | United Nations Human Settlements Programme |
| Application Deadline | 14th July, 2025 |
| Job Type | Internship |
Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support in compiling NbS and biodiversity related work.
- Work on data analysis tasks to assess the spatial pattern and the environmental and social impacts of NBS and public space projects from perspectives of low-carbon, ecological resilience, social inclusion, etc.
- Support identifying and mapping the approaches, tools, potential partners and sites for future collaboration in advancing inclusive and productive public space and facilities.
- Assist in drafting the report for public space and facilities, compiling relevant statements, studies, data to clarify the framework, trends, demands, approaches and impacts of inclusive and productive public space and facilities, from the perspective of social inclusion and economic value.
- Work on case studies world-wide to identify the public space and facility related best practices, principles and lessons learned.
- Collaborate in the creation of educational materials, training sessions and public outreach campaigns to raise awareness about how to implement inclusive and resilient public space and facilities.
- Help with the organization of international events to involve more stakeholders in and expand the network.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications:
- Applicants must at the time of application, meet one of the following requirements:
- 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 Bachelor’s degree, Masters, PhD or equivalent.
- Be computer literate in standard software applications (Microsoft Office Suite).
- Have demonstrated a keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter.
- Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which includes a willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
- Preferred areas of study: Urban Planning, Urban Design, Environmental Sciences, Landscape Architecture or Architecture, or related field that is relevant for sustainable urban development and urban planning and design.
- Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience.
- However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required.
- Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D.
- Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Ph.D. Programme.
- Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application.
- Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage.
- Knowledge and experience in nature-based solutions, environmental and biodiversity related works, and in public spaces projects and programmes is required.
- Experience in data analysis or digital planning is required.
Languages:
- English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
- For this internship position, fluency in oral and written English is required.
- Knowledge of another UN language is desirable.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through the official UN Habitat career portal.
(Visit the link and search for the job title “Public Space and Spatial Analysis – Nairobi” to begin your application.)
Make sure to submit your application before 14th July, 2025, as late applications will not be considered.
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