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.
Key
Duties and Responsibilities
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
How
To Apply