Intern – Project Support at UN-Habitat

Job Description

Intern – Project Support at UN-Habitat

Under the supervision of the Human Settlements Officer on SDG localization and local governments, the intern will contribute to the SDG Localization team in the following ways.

Operations:

• Assist with the coordination of programme activities, as well as monitoring and reporting of related projects, including drafting the project concept notes and agreements, development of workplans, and project implementation
• Support programme’s database management and monitoring of ongoing and pipeline projects.
• Support event/meeting planning and preparation, including assistance in substantive tasks such as preparing contributions, developing agendas, logistical support, reporting, and follow-up actions.
• Assist with the internal coordination and communication with UN-Habitat’s Regional and Country Offices and relevant substantial and technical teams in HQ on project implementation and reporting mechanisms
• Support in communications and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.

Knowledge Management and Communication:

• Drafting knowledge products and working documents.
• Perform analytical research of technical material related to the themes of SDG Localization and support the production of normative publications, strategic programme/project planning
• Assisting with the creation of data visualization components related to programme’s monitoring and performance.
• Support in communications and social media dissemination.
• Support drafting of material and or stories for external and internal audiences.

Task Opportunities:

• Gain insightful experience and knowledge of the United Nations and UN-Habitat’s mandates and work with respect to Member States demands and requests.
• Deepen understanding of technical issues involving SDG Localization, multilevel governance, urban development, social inclusion, sustainable municipal finance, urban transformation in cities, etc.
• Work in a multi-cultural environment of professionals.

Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Be computer literate in standard software applications, e.g. Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, etc). Knowledge of GIS software is an advantage.
• Have demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the UN Charter;
• Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which includes a willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.

Qualifications/special skills

• Applicants must at the time of application, meet one of the following requirements: Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher), Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent), Have graduated with Bachelor’s degree, Masters, PhD or equivalent. Be computer literate in standard software applications (Microsoft Office Suite).
• Have demonstrated a keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter.
• Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which includes a willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
• Preferred areas of study: relevant coursework in Urban planning, Architecture, Social Science, Sustainable Development International Relations, Project Management, or related fields.
• Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required.
• Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Ph.D. Programme.
• Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage. Be computer literate in standard software applications, e.g. Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, etc) is required.
• Knowledge of GIS software is desired and an advantage. Please explain how you could meet this desired criterion using examples.
• Experience in project development and implementation is desired. Please explain how you could meet this desired criterion using examples

Intern – Project Support at UN-Habitat