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

• The Transport Planning intern will provide support to ITDP Kenya program over a three- to six-months period beginning in June 2024 in the form of field surveys, data analysis, mapping, and report preparation. Potential project areas will include sustainable urban mobility plans and guidelines, street design guidelines, BRT design review, bikeshare studies, urban cycle network planning, parking management strategies, and transit-oriented development projects. The intern will work with local and national government transport offices. The specific focus area can be tailored to the interests of the Intern. The Transport Planning Intern will be based in Nairobi and will report to the Transport Systems Manager. 

Responsibilities

• Design and carry out transport surveys. 
• Collect, process, and analyse transport data. 
• Assist with mapping and setup of transport models. 
• Preparation of conceptual designs for walking and cycling facilities and BRT corridors. 
• Research and preparation of project reports. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s candidate in transport planning, transport engineering, city planning, or other relevant field. 
• Familiarity with transport planning, including survey design and management, demand analysis, and network planning. 
• Experience in street design and drafting using AutoCAD, spatial analysis using GIS software, and data analysis using Excel and Access is required. 
• Familiarity with the Adobe Suite is preferred. 

Key attributes

• Strong commitment to advancing ITDP’s mission and to environmental and social justice. 
• Excellent research and analytical skills; enjoy working with numbers! 
• Ability to communicate well and make powerful presentations. 
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects, even when under pressure. 
• Ability to maintain high standards while contributing pragmatic ideas. 
• Availability to travel frequently.