UITP is currently looking for an

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for the Knowledge & Innovation Department

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated and organised trainee to support the production of a report for the UPPER project

https://www.uitp.org/news/the-right-to-mobility-from-a-concept-to-reality-with-the-upper-project/

This role is ideal for a student or PhD student in urban planning, public policy, transport studies, or a related field.

Key Responsibilities:

As part of the Horizon Europe UPPER project, we look at governance conditions that enable Public Transport Authorities (PTAs) to implement innovative solutions. This includes an in-depth analysis of current practices, challenges, and success factors through structured interviews and stakeholder engagement.

INPUT TO THE TRAINEE

The following elements will be provided to the trainee: a questionnaire and a list of stakeholders to be interviewed. The questionnaire is divided into three sections:

• Part 1: Characteristics of Public Transport Authorities (PTAs)

• Part 2: Description of innovation measures

• Part 3: Conditions and governance enablers for innovation

The list of interviewed is composed of 10 Transport Authorities, mainly outside Europe.

Phase 1 – Interview Support (Mid-September to December 2025)

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  Coordinate and participate in preparatory meetings with UITP and project stakeholders.

• Organise and support minimum 2 coordination meetings with the UPPER City Manager (CM).

• Support preparation and scheduling of 10 stakeholder interviews (out of a total of 15).

• Attend and document the interviews (notetaking and transcription).

• Ensure accurate and timely follow-up and organisation of data.

• Write a description following each Authorities interview.

• Timeline: September until mid-November 2025.

• Deliverable: 10 factsheets, 1 per authority interviewed.

Phase 2 – CONCLUSION AND ANALYSIS

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  Identify key recommendations for Authorities to facilitate innovation.

• Timeline: Mid-November until end of December 2025.

• Deliverable: a short report (few pages) and powerpoint slides.

Profile & Requirements:

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  Background in urban transport, public policy, political science, governance, or innovation.

• Organisational skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.

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

• Interest in sustainable mobility, innovation, and public sector transformation.

• Prior experience with interviews is an asset.

• Familiar with Teams.

What We Offer

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  Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a European research project.

• Involvement in real-world innovation and governance challenges in the public transport sector.

• Flexible working arrangements and direct mentorship from experienced project managers.

• A supportive and collaborative working environment within UITP’s expert community.