Closing date: Thursday, 30 April 2015
Posting Title: INTERN - PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT - Urban Planning and Design Branch (UPDB), I
Job Code Title: INTERN - PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT
Department/ Office: United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Duty Station: NAIROBI
Posting Period: 15 April 2015-30 April 2015
Job Opening number: 15-PGM-UNHABITAT-42152-R-NAIROBI (O)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Special Notice
Your application for this internship must include
- A Completed application (Personal History Profile) through the UN careers Portal. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. In your Personal History Profile (PHP), be sure to include all past work experiences, IT Skills, and three references.
- Proof of enrollment (click on link to access and attach to your application: http://unon.org/content/internship-programme),
- List the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in using, and Explain why you are the best candidate for the internship and what you hope to gain from the internship.
- A certified copy of degree certificate (if you have already graduated).
Due to a high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.
Organizational Setting and Reporting
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 UN-HABITAT Urban Planning and Design Branch (UPDB) internship is for up to 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 and the needs of the unit.
Under the supervision of the Leader of the Climate Change Planning Unit, carry out the following duties
- Review materials on the Climate Change Planning Unit (CCPU) , and materials of other units from the perspective of climate change planning.
- Assist in preparation of the CCPU annual planning and budgeting, assist in periodical internal planning and monitoring processes.
- Assist in planning, preparing and implementing CCPU related events according to individual professional interest and need determined by supervisor.
- Assist in planning and implementing CCPU related adaptation, mitigation and normative projects according to individual professional background and special interest.
- Prepare articles, according to professional interest, for the CCCI quarterly newsletter and other relevant publications by the Unit. Review CCPU experience to date and help share this knowledge in peer reviewed academic journals, online media or other publications.
- Research on contemporary topics related to Cities and Climate Change and sustainable urbanization.
- Support the implementation of specific recommendations arising from CCCI's mid-term evaluation.
- Other tasks relevant to candidate and CCPU, as jointly determined by CCPU team.
Task-related and Professional Opportunities
- Familiarize oneself with the United Nations and UN-Habitat
- Technical issues involving the urban development and climate change, including by attending presentations under the internal 'Urban Dialogue' series
- How agencies respond to formal external evaluations; monitoring and reporting on projects according to the principles of Results-Based Management
- Additionally, your supervisor will be willing to introduce you to other colleagues at UN-Habitat in whose work you may be interested, for informal 'informational interviews' and networking purposes
- Training Opportunities in an official UN language (at cost)
Competencies
Core 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 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.
- Advanced studies in Urban or Land-use Planning or related topic (Master or PhD candidate preferable).
Work Experience
- Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the programme.
Languages
- English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
- For the internship, fluency in oral and written English is required.
- Knowledge of another official UN Language is desirable.
Assessment Method
Potential candidates will be contacted by hiring manager directly for further consideration.
United Nations Considerations
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
Candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the requirements of the position. The United Nations is committed to the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for all its human resources, including but not limited to respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to whether they have committed, or are alleged to have committed criminal offences and/or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS' BANK ACCOUNTS.
