Intern- National Urban Policy Programme, I at UN-Habitat

Interns work five days per week under the supervision of a staff member in the department or office to which they are assigned.

Responsibilities

Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual's background, the interns' assigned office as well as the internship period.

Under the direct supervision of Senior Programme Officer, the intern will:

• Review materials of the Policy, Legislation and Governance Section (PLGS) portfolio and research on contemporary Section’s related topics in the context of sustainable urbanization and the implementation of the New Urban Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals.
• Assist in developing tools, frameworks and guidelines, policy documents, and/or concept notes to build the PLGS portfolio on Regional and Metropolitan studies.
• Assist in developing and implementing the PLGS work plan monitoring system, monitoring key indicators and following-up with partners on their reporting and feedback, including with country and regional offices.
• Assist in the design of training programs and materials related to the PLGS work plan, including through the identification of training needs and demands from key national and local stakeholders.
• Assist with outreach activities and the production of awareness materials that will support the rolling out of the PLGS work plan.
• Analyze and present the data gathered from diverse sources in reports, tools, normative products among others.
• Contribute to written outputs. For example, draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies and inputs to publications.
• Assist in planning, preparing and implementing PLGS related events (meetings, workshops, conferences, Expert Group Meetings, etc.) and support the implementation of specific recommendations arising from these events.
• Assist in preparing documents and activities related to Korea-funded NUPP.
• Other tasks relevant to the candidate and PLGS, as jointly determined with the PLGS team.

Competencies

• Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors' language, tone, style and format to match the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
• Client orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view. Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect. Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions. Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems. Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects. Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Education

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).Knowledge of design or web software such as the Adobe creative suite (e.g. Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop) is an advantage.
• 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 studies:

• Public Policy, Urban Policy, Governance, Legislation, Urban Development, Metropolitan Development, Architecture or any other related fields.

Work Experience

• No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.
• Experience in Policy, Legislation and Governance Section in the context of sustainable urbanization and implementation of the New Urban Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals is required.
• Knowledge in research and/or familiarity with research methodologies is desirable.
• Knowledge in Policy, Legislation and Governance Section related materials is desirable.