Urban Mobility (Hybrid) Intern

Transport for Cairo (TfC) is seeking an Urban Mobility Intern to join the Urban Mobility team for up to 6 months starting November 2024

What We Offer

S/he would be part of our Urban Mobility team,  responsible for enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness by supporting management of our urban mobility projects. Through this internship, s/he would have the following learning opportunities:

  • Sustainable urban mobility: Expand knowledge of the transport and mobility sector in Egypt and beyond, understand sustainable urban mobility planning, processes, trends and challenges, get an overview of key local and international stakeholders in the field.
  • Research and production: Gain hands-on experience in mobility research, knowledge management and report writing and production.
  • Project management and stakeholder engagement: Gain an understanding of the dynamics of project management and expand your professional network and understanding of the industry through meetings, workshops, and conferences etc. with government representatives, project counterparts, and international donors.
  • Personal Growth: Thrive in a small team where you’ll have significant responsibilities and opportunities for professional development.
  • Inclusive and Diverse Environment: Join a team that values diversity and promotes an inclusive work environment.

Your Responsibilities 

Working closely with the Urban Mobility Projects Manager, the Urban Mobility Intern will be responsible for enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of our urban mobility projects through the following:

  • Meeting Preparation and Documentation Support: Draft meeting agendas based on project manager inputs, attend all project-related meetings, and accurately record discussions and decisions.
  • Production Support: research and support the production of reports on various urban mobility topics
  • Progress Reporting: Compile and prepare bi-weekly and monthly progress reports using the specified templates. Collect performance data and inputs from team members, ensuring reports reflect current project statuses and milestones.
  • Register Maintenance: Regularly update the document control register, risk register, and meetings register. Ensure all entries are accurate and reflect the latest information.
  • Project Management Support: Assist in the preparation of presentation materials, support the coordination of project schedules.

Your Requirements

We are looking for a motivated self-starter who thrives in ambitious, international, and fast-changing environments. A keen interest to learn, work on the forefront of sustainable urban mobility and emerging cities is vital for success in this position.

  • Educational Background: Final-year undergraduate student, graduate student, or recent graduate (up to 6 months) with a background in Architecture, Urbanism, Urban Planning, Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Economics, International development studies or similar programmes and with an interest in sustainable transport. 
  • Experience: Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite of products (PowerPoint, Excel and Word), with knowledge in other presentational and organizational products or multi-media tools being an advantage
  • Skills: Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication abilities.
  • Language Proficiency: Fluency in English is required; fluency in Arabic is a strong advantage.
  • Characteristics: A motivated self-starter who thrives in ambitious, international, and fast-changing environments.