Intern

Job Posting Organization:
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) was established by the UN General Assembly with the mission to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities. It serves as the focal point for all urbanization and human settlement matters within the UN system. UN-Habitat collaborates with various partners to build inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable cities and communities, aiming to leverage urbanization as a transformative force that reduces inequality, discrimination, and poverty. The organization operates globally, engaging with numerous countries to implement its mission and objectives.

Job Overview:
The internship-position" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">internship position is situated within the Regional Programme Division (RPD) of UN-Habitat, which provides strategic oversight, coordination, and support to the organization's Regional and Country Offices. The intern will report directly to the associate programme management officer at RPD and will be involved in various tasks that support the RPD Front Office. The role is designed to enhance the intern's understanding of the UN's operations while contributing to the effective delivery of programs and initiatives. The intern will assist in the consolidation and quality review of reporting inputs, track key activities and deliverables, and help maintain relevant matrices and dashboards. Additionally, the intern will support the preparation of briefing materials and timelines, ensuring coherence across RPD-HQ functions, and facilitate structured information flows between headquarters and field offices. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage in data management, basic analysis, and data visualization, contributing to cross-regional knowledge management and learning.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The intern's responsibilities will include:

• Supporting divisional and corporate reporting requests by consolidating and reviewing inputs from Regional and Country Offices.
• Assisting in the oversight of regional and country portfolios, tracking key activities, deliverables, and priorities, and maintaining relevant matrices and dashboards.
• Coordinating RPD inputs to corporate processes and governing bodies, including preparing briefing materials and timelines.
• Ensuring coherence across RPD-HQ functions and alignment with other headquarters divisions.
• Facilitating structured information flows between headquarters and the field, tracking requests, deadlines, and follow-up actions.
• Supporting data management, basic analysis, and data visualization, including preparing or updating dashboards, tables, and summaries.
• Contributing to cross-regional knowledge management and learning by documenting good practices and lessons learned.
• Assisting in the preparation of presentations, briefing notes, and background documents for RPD senior management.
• Performing other related duties as required by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications:
Applicants must meet one of the following criteria at the time of application: a. Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher), b. Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent), c. Have graduated with a Bachelor's degree, Master's, PhD, or equivalent. Additionally, candidates should be computer literate in standard software applications, particularly the Microsoft Office Suite. A keen interest in the work of the United Nations and a personal commitment to the ideals of the UN Charter are essential. Candidates should also demonstrate the ability to interact successfully with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds and beliefs, showing a willingness to understand and tolerate differing opinions and views.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this internship includes being a student in the final year of a first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), or being enrolled in a Master's or Ph.D. Programme, or having completed a Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. Programme. Preferred areas of study include International Development, Public Administration, International Relations, Economics, Statistics, Data Science, Management, Urban Studies, or a related field. This educational foundation is crucial as it aligns with the responsibilities and expectations of the internship role.

Experience:
While applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience, it is preferred that they have a field of study closely related to the internship they are applying for. Experience in data management and familiarity with analytical and data visualization software, such as Power BI, is desirable. This experience will enhance the intern's ability to contribute effectively to the tasks assigned during the internship.

Languages:
Fluency in oral and written English is required for this internship position, as English is one of the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Knowledge of another UN language is considered desirable and may enhance the candidate's profile, particularly in a multicultural work environment where diverse languages are spoken.

Additional Notes:
Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations, and all costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of the interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken may need to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer. It is important to note that the United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process, including application, interview, processing, or training. Furthermore, the UN does not concern itself with information regarding applicants' bank accounts.