Intern Knowledge & Innovation Mobility & Governance Unit

Internship Mission Description

Internship Mobility Governance Unit UITP

• Duration: 3-6 months ideally between February and August 2026

• Time commitment: At least 2 days per week agreement made between UITP the University and the intern

• Location: Remote

• Remuneration: unpaid UITP will provide reimbursement of some expenses

• Reporting to: Two managers UITP Mobility Governance Unit

The internship should be part of the university program and a specific agreement should be signed by all parts: student university and UITP.

Key responsibilities

As part of the Mobility Governance Unit within the Knowledge & Innovation Department the intern have the opportunity to:

1. Support the creation of a tool to map UITPs knowledge outputs against sustainability objectives.

In the framework of the UITP Sustainable Development Committee (SDC) the intern will support the creation of a tool to better map knowledge outputs and working bodies of UITP against sustainability objectives. Based on the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and a previous work done by the Committee the tool will be developed to better understand how the SDC can work with other Committees. The intern would be asked to conceive the tool with the Committee manager and to contribute to the first analysis. It will allow her/him to gain an understanding of the global sustainability agenda and how the public transport sector contributes to these objectives.

List of tasks

• Participate in meetings

• Support the preparatory work of the tool by analysing existing materials

• Research on existing methodologies and similar projects to inspire the tool

• Set-up a structure for the Excel tool

• Set-up an analysis methodology for the mapping

• Perform the analysis with Manager of the SDC

• Draft a presentation to communicate the results of the analysis in a comprehensive way

• Deliverables:

• Structure Excel tool

• Methodology for the mapping

• Testing the tool with a selected topic

• Presentation to communicate results

2. Draft a UITP Report and launch a webinar on the roadmap for how the sustainable mobility sector can reach Net-Zero.

The intern supported by UITP team will conduct desk research interview UITP members and partners and consolidate insights from the NetZeroCities project to develop and draft a UITP Report on how the sustainable mobility sector can reach net-zero. The results and findings will then be presented as part of a UITP webinar of which the intern will organise.

List of Tasks

• Consolidate key research and project outcomes already from past UITP work and project deliverable

• Contact and liaise with external UITP members and partners to gather further information and insights in the form of interviews and online discussions.

• Draft the UITP Report

• Liaise with UITPs Communications team for dissemination activities

• Develop the outline for a UITP webinar schedule with speakers and launch it on UITP channels. Present research findings and consolidated tools and approaches.

• Regular calls with UITP Manager and Unit colleagues to share progress.

Profile & requirements

• Ideal candidate would have background in urban transport public policy political science governance or innovation.

• Knowledge on environmental policies and sustainable development is an asset

• Understanding of European transport policy frameworks.

• Organisational skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication in English. Other languages are a plus.

• Ability to work independently while maintaining clear communication with the team.

• Interest in sustainable mobility innovation and sustainability.

• Familiar with MS Teams MS Excel (Pivot tables) and AI tools.

What we offer

• Opportunity to learn more on the role of public transport to achieve sustainability objectives

• Perform analytical work

• Flexible working arrangements and direct mentorship from experienced managers committed to share their knowledge

• A supportive and collaborative working environment within UITPs expert community

Additional information

• Apply until 13/02 by email to & or directly via our website

• Send a CV and short motivation letter reflecting on the proposed tasks

• Starting date: ASAP