Intern

Job Posting Organization:
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is a specialized agency of the United Nations established to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities. It was mandated by the UN General Assembly and operates globally, focusing on urbanization and human settlement matters. UN-Habitat collaborates with various partners to build inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable cities and communities, aiming to reduce inequality, discrimination, and poverty. The organization is involved in numerous countries and has a significant workforce dedicated to achieving its mission of sustainable urban development.

Job Overview:
The intern position is located within the Local2030 Coalition Secretariat in Bilbao, part of the Global Solutions Division of UN-Habitat. The Global Solutions Division is responsible for providing programmatic direction and ensuring the effective delivery of the Strategic Plan. The intern will play a crucial role in supporting governance and program management efforts, particularly in engaging with the Local2030 Coalition Steering Committee and the UN Directors Group. The role involves facilitating knowledge exchange among stakeholders, organizing meetings and events, and supporting high-level engagements. The intern will also assist in disseminating knowledge and documenting outcomes from various meetings and events, contributing to the Coalition's reporting activities, including the preparation of key publications.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The intern will have a diverse set of responsibilities, including:

• Supporting the facilitation of knowledge exchange with key stakeholders by maintaining updated information in online shared spaces.
• Assisting in the organization of meetings, events, and workshops, which includes scheduling, attending, and preparing documents such as invitation letters, agendas, and presentations.
• Engaging in high-level meetings and partnership opportunities, including drafting talking points and briefing notes.
• Contributing to the dissemination of knowledge by drafting key messages and communication materials.
• Documenting outcomes from meetings and events, preparing meeting minutes, reports, and follow-up actions.
• Supporting the Coalition’s reporting activities, including the preparation of the Local2030 Coalition Annual Report and the High Impact Initiative Report.

Required Qualifications:
Applicants must meet one of the following criteria: a. Be enrolled in a graduate school program (second university degree or equivalent, or higher), b. Be 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. Candidates should be computer literate in standard software applications, particularly Microsoft Office Suite, and demonstrate a keen interest in the work of the United Nations. They should also have the ability to interact successfully with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds and beliefs, showing tolerance and understanding of differing opinions.

Educational Background:
Candidates are preferred to have relevant coursework in Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, or other related fields. The position requires excellent verbal and written communication skills, experience in drafting actionable documents, and an understanding of outreach principles, partnership building, and event management. Strong skills in Microsoft PowerPoint and familiarity with design tools like Canva are desirable.

Experience:
While applicants to the UN internship-programme" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience, they must have a field of study closely related to the internship. Candidates should be students in their final year of a bachelor's degree, or enrolled in a master's or Ph.D. program, or have completed such programs.

Languages:
Fluency in oral and written English and Spanish is required for this internship position. Knowledge of another UN language is desirable, as English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Candidates should also possess strong writing skills and the ability to tailor language based on the audience.

Additional Notes:
Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations, and they are responsible for their travel, visa, accommodation, and living expenses. 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 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 any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.