Intern - Policy And Strategy

Responsible for supporting policy research, data analysis, and strategy development. Assists in drafting reports, evaluating policy impacts, and providing insights to improve decision-making processes.

• Enrolled in a graduate school program (Master’s degree or equivalent or higher) OR enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent) OR have graduated with a Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D.

• Must provide an official certificate upon request.

• Proficiency in socio-economic research and policy/framework analysis on issues related to the development of slums and informal settlements.

• Experience conducting research on informal settlements and socio-economic challenges.

• Ability to analyze policies and frameworks related to urban development.

• Experience developing community-based strategies for slum improvement.

• Good knowledge or experience in the Southern Africa (SADC) urban development context.

• Understanding of urbanization trends and housing policies in SADC countries.

• Experience analyzing socio-economic disparities and governance structures.

• Familiarity with inclusive urban development strategies tailored to the SADC region.

• Strong technical report writing skills, including research and policy briefs, position papers, and thematic articles.

• Experience writing policy briefs on urban development and sustainable housing.

• Excellent oral communication skills, with the ability to present findings effectively.