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The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-Habitat, is the UN agency for human settlements. It is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all. The Urban Economy Branch of UN-Habitat has the mandate to promote local capabilities of local go...
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), Nairobi, Land, Housing and Shelter Section (LHSS) internship is for six (6) months.
In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, applicants may be requested to undertake the internship remotely in view of constraints regarding visa issuance, international travel and access to UN premises. Applicants must be willing and prepared to undertake the internship remotely for a part or the entirety of the internship. The work hours during the internship shall be determined based on individual discussion between the intern and the supervisor(s) taking into consideration the minimum requirements of the Organization and the time difference between the hosting office and the location of the intern.
The Internship is UNPAID and full-time. 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 intern's assigned office as well as the internship period. Under the direct supervision of the Associate Programme Manager, the intern will:
Knowledge management, monitoring, and reporting
- Assist in regular communication between requested groups.
- Collate knowledge discussed in team/committee meetings.
- Assist in keeping track of all communication and deliverables to be submitted.
- Support in keeping track of ad hoc requests.
- Monitor implementation of LHS mandates.
Communities of Practice Coordination
- Assist in setting up regular meetings with the Umbrella group.
- Support in ensuring committees stick to mandates and close any gaps in understanding.
- Analyze toolkits and execution.
- Background support for meetings for stakeholders outside the section (branch, division, agency-wide).
Regional Office Support and Coordination
- Document projects that undertaken through regular meetings.
- Ensure guidelines are being followed.
- Relay information on the LHS mandates, norms and standards.
- Build strategic communications system in order to keep track of grassroot level activities.
Project Review Committee Support
- Assist in examining project proposals before final submission.
- Make recommendations to proposer before submission.
- Facilitate project document review by the section.
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.
- Have demonstrated 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 include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
- Preferred areas of studies:
- Regional/Urban Planning, Policy Formulation, Urban Economy and Finance, International Development, Slum upgrading, and Communication.
- Background and experience in Analytical Reading, Communications, Documentation, Urban Affairs, Sustainable Development, Political Science, Psychology, Project Management, Administration, or International relations would be an advantage.
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.
- Ability to facilitate communication with a large team in order to keep track of deliverables and coordinate the collection of outputs is required.
- Ability to quickly review documents, project notes, problem analyses, guidelines etc. synthesize and present information relevant to land housing and shelter is required.
- Ability to independently organize your work, monitor your workplan, reprioritize tasks and meet deadlines is desirable.
- Education or experience in the urban sector is desirable.
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The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), Nairobi, Human Rights and Social Inclusion Unit internship is for six (6) months.
In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, applicants may be requested to undertake the internship remotely in view of constraints regarding visa issuance, international travel and access to UN premises. Applicants must be willing and prepared to undertake the internship remotely for a part or the entirety of the internship. The work hours during the internship shall be determined based on individual discussion between the intern and the supervisor(s) taking into consideration the minimum requirements of the Organization and the time difference between the hosting office and the location of the intern.
The Internship is UNPAID and full-time. 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 intern's assigned office as well as the internship period.
- Under the direct supervision of the Programme Management Officer, the intern will:
- Support in the logistics and workshop facilitation in the Sister Neighborhoods project.
- Support in the preparation of the 11th Session of the World Urban Forum’s children and youth events.
- Provide overall support to follow-up on meetings and telephone conferences with partners and beneficiaries.
- Support research activities on children and youth-related issues.
- Arrange and take part in regular project team meetings.
- Assist in the coordination of the participatory data collection process facilitated in the SDG Cities Programme.
- Provide support in the Unit’s communications through the official social media accounts.
- Contribute to the drafting of one-pager write-ups, official letters, web stories, concept notes, and legal documents.
- Support the Programme Management Officer when needed.
- Carry out any other tasks requested to support the Human Rights and Social Inclusion Unit.
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.
- Have demonstrated 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 include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
Preferred areas of studies:
- Undergraduate in any of the following fields: Social Studies, Psychology, International Relations, Law, Arts, Communications, Business, and any other related field.
- Experience in writing research papers, program management, facilitating meetings, and project assessment will be an added advantage.
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.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc., is required.
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