Intern - Advocacy and Policy Analyst at UN-Habitat

Responsibilities

Content Creation:

• Develop compelling advocacy materials, including articles, blog posts, social media posts, and newsletters, to effectively communicate key messages on sustainable urban development.
• Collaborate with WUC team members to create visually engaging content such as videos, to amplify advocacy efforts.

Research and Analysis:

• Conduct in-depth research and drafting recommendation on best practices, and innovative solutions in sustainable urban development, contributing insights to inform advocacy campaigns and messaging.

Event Coordination:

• Support the WUC team on planning, organization, and execution of advocacy events, workshops, and campaigns aimed at raising awareness and mobilizing support for urban sustainability initiatives.
• Coordinate logistics, manage participant communications, and ensure seamless execution of events both in-person and virtually.

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: Environmental Sustainability Studies related or any other related field of study that equips the intern with strong written and verbal communication skills, strategic thinking abilities, and a passion for advocating for social and environmental causes.
• 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. Have you ever been involved in coordinating events or workshops focused on urban sustainability or related themes? If so, please describe your role and contributions.
• Can you share an example of a successful campaign or initiative you have been involved in related to urban sustainability, and describe your contributions to its success?