The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-Habitat, is the 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 United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is the mandated UN Agency working towards a sustainable urbanization and human settlements. UN-Habitat works in over 90 countries supporting people in cities and human settlements for a better urban future. The agency has been focusing on urban development for over 40 years. Working with governments and local partners, its high impact projects combine world-class expertise and local knowledge to deliver timely and targeted solutions. The Regional and Metropolitan Planning Unit (RMPU) is one of the three units in the Urban Planning and Design Branch, along with the City Planning, Extension and Design Unit, and the Climate Change Planning Unit.
RMPU plays a key role in supporting the delivery of the following 4 (four) intervention areas:
1.National Urban Policies from pre-feasibility, diagnostic, development, implementation to monitoring and tracking progress.
2.Regional, Metropolitan and City-region Planning including in development of corridors, clusters and systems of cities and promotion of a green economy, smart city approach and urban-rural linkages.
3.The International Guidelines on Urban and Territorial Planning as well as its rolling out, implementation and monitoring.
4.Spatial Planning Frameworks at metropolitan, regional, national and supra-national levels.
5.Urban-Rural Linkages; developing tools and implementing the Urban-Rural Linkages: Guiding Principles and framework for action.
The UN-Habitat Regional and Metropolitan Planning internship is for 6 months.
The Internship is UNPAID and full-time.
Interns work five days per week (35 hours) 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 Supervision of Programme Officer intern will:
– Review introductory materials of the RMPU portfolio and research on contemporary topics related to Regional and Metropolitan Planning 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 RMPU portfolio on Regional and Metropolitan Planning.
– Assist in identifying research gaps and undertake activities, with the collaboration of research institutions, to fill any identified gaps in order to augment the Unit’s portfolio.
– Assist in developing and implementing the RMPU 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 planning, preparing and implementing RMPU related events (meetings, workshops, conferences, Expert Group Meetings, etc.) and support the implementation of specific recommendations arising from these events.
– Assist in the design of training programs and materials related to the RMPU 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 RMPU work plan.
– Perform other tasks relevant to the candidate and RMPU, as jointly determined with the RMPU 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:
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 university degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation.
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:
Public Policy, Urban Policy, Governance, Urban Planning, Urban Design, Metropolitan Planning, Architecture or other related fields (Master or PhD candidate preferable).
In addition, successful applicants are expected to have demonstrated ability in one or more fields listed below:
-Be computer literate in standard software applications (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Knowledge of design software such as the Adobe creative suite (e.g. Illustrator, In Design, and Photoshop) is an advantage.
-Possess strong interests in RMPU’s portfolio of works and is self-motivated.
-Possess strong writing skills; experience with academic writing or reporting is an asset.
-Possess strong spatial planning and design skills. Knowledge of architectural, design and GIS software is an advantage.
-Hold analytical skills; experience with research and/or familiarity with research methodologies is an asset.
-Able to work and deliver outputs independently in a timely manner, with minimal supervision.
-Knowledge of and ability to work in other languages (particularly Russian, Chinese, Portuguese and Arabic for this post) is a requirement.
Work Experience
Not applicable
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another UN Language is desirable
Assessment
Potential candidates will be contacted by hiring manager directly for further consideration.
Special Notice
Your application for this internship must include:
1. A Completed application (Personal History Profile) and Cover Note, through the UN careers Portal. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
The Cover Note must include:
– Title of the degree you are currently pursuing
– Graduation Date
– IT skills and programmes you are proficient in
– Explain why you are the best candidate for this specific internship
Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme, ensure to include all past work experience (if any).
2. Proof of enrollment from current University (if not graduated).
3. A copy of degree certificate (if you have already graduated).
Due to a high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.
United Nations Considerations
According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.
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