Ideas & Research Intern
Centre for Inclusive Urban Futures
Aizawl, Mizoram, IndiaFresher23h agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
The Ideas & Research Intern will work closely with the founder to test, shape, and sharpen early-stage ideas across urban planning, governance, municipal finance, climate resilience, and digital tools for inclusive cities. This is a remote, work-from-home internship. The role focuses on evaluating the merit of ideas rather than data collection.
Key Responsibilities
- Conducting desk research on existing work, case studies, and comparable initiatives
- Synthesizing findings into short briefs, concept notes, and presentations
- Using AI and GenAI tools to research and test ideas, while verifying their outputs
- Studying social media trends, content performance, and audience behaviour
- Identifying innovative approaches for UrbanTech, ClimateTech, GovTech, and CivicTech initiatives
- Creating simple visuals and explainers where useful
- Maintaining organized project records and references
Qualifications
- Background in urban studies, planning, public policy, economics, environment, geography, or development studies
- Strong research, analytical, and writing skills
- Hands-on experience with AI and GenAI tools
- Proficiency with office and collaboration tools
- Self-driven and organized while working remotely
Advantages
- Design skills (Canva, Figma, or similar)
- Familiarity with social media analytics and content metrics
- Basic knowledge of geospatial tools or data visualization