Internship Opportunities at UN-Habitat

The intern will:

• Assist in the development of capacity-building offline and e-learning trainings.
• Assist in the development of toolkits targeting local governments to develop Voluntary Local Reviews and SDG Cities.
• Support the coordination and delivery of project outputs linked to SDG localization.
• Support the design and update of tools and resources for SDG Localization capacity building and trainings.
• Contribute to the organization and facilitation of training sessions, workshops, and webinars.
• Collaborate with team members to identify areas for improvement and innovation in capacity building and the toolkit.
• Assist in communication and outreach activities to promote capacity building initiatives.
• Stay updated on relevant trends, developments, and resources in capacity building and tool development fields.

Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Understanding of capacity building and tools development is preferred;
• Understanding of principles of tool development, capacity building course development, operations management, and stakeholder engagement;
• Experience of project management is preferred.

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: relevant coursework in Urban planning, Architecture, Social Science, Sustainable Development, Data Analytics and Management, or related fields.
• 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. Applicants must have good knowledge of standard software applications, including MS Excel, MS Outlook, and SharePoint. Please explain how you meet this criterion using examples.

Required

• Understanding of principles of project management, tool development, capacity building course development, operations management, and/or stakeholder engagement is desired; Please explain how you could meet these desired criterion using examples

Apply Here > Intern – Capacity building and Tools Development

Under the supervision of the Human Settlements Officer on SDG localization and local governments, the intern will contribute to the SDG Localization team in the following ways.

Operations:

• Assist with the coordination of programme activities, as well as monitoring and reporting of related projects, including drafting the project concept notes and agreements, development of workplans, and project implementation
• Support programme’s database management and monitoring of ongoing and pipeline projects.
• Support event/meeting planning and preparation, including assistance in substantive tasks such as preparing contributions, developing agendas, logistical support, reporting, and follow-up actions.
• Assist with the internal coordination and communication with UN-Habitat’s Regional and Country Offices and relevant substantial and technical teams in HQ on project implementation and reporting mechanisms
• Support in communications and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.

Knowledge Management and Communication:

• Drafting knowledge products and working documents.
• Perform analytical research of technical material related to the themes of SDG Localization and support the production of normative publications, strategic programme/project planning
• Assisting with the creation of data visualization components related to programme’s monitoring and performance.
• Support in communications and social media dissemination.
• Support drafting of material and or stories for external and internal audiences.

Task Opportunities:

• Gain insightful experience and knowledge of the United Nations and UN-Habitat’s mandates and work with respect to Member States demands and requests.
• Deepen understanding of technical issues involving SDG Localization, multilevel governance, urban development, social inclusion, sustainable municipal finance, urban transformation in cities, etc.
• Work in a multi-cultural environment of professionals.

Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Be computer literate in standard software applications, e.g. Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, etc). Knowledge of GIS software is an advantage.
• Have demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the UN Charter;
• Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which includes a willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.

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: relevant coursework in Urban planning, Architecture, Social Science, Sustainable Development International Relations, Project Management, or related fields.
• 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. Be computer literate in standard software applications, e.g. Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, etc) is required.
• Knowledge of GIS software is desired and an advantage. Please explain how you could meet this desired criterion using examples.
• Experience in project development and implementation is desired. Please explain how you could meet this desired criterion using examples

Apply Here > Intern – Project Support

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?

Apply Here > Intern – Advocacy and Policy Analyst

Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Human Settlements Officer on SDG localization and local governments, Mr. Martino Miraglia, the intern will contribute to the SDG Localization and Local Governments Team & SDG Cities Flagship team in the following ways. Advocacy and Knowledge Management

The intern will:

• Assist in writing concept notes and preparing for participation in events, including the World Urban Forum, High-Level Political Forum, as well as other local, regional and national events;
• Assist in partner involvement and logistics for various events;
• Update website content, preparing of briefing notes, concept notes and minutes;
• Support the contribution of the team to internal UN-Habitat publications and other corporate processes;
• Support the identification of speakers, coordinate invitations for events organized by the team;
• Assist on the mobilization of partners and participants towards the team’s activities;
• Support UN-Habitat’s senior management participation in event and advocacy processes;
• Assist the review of knowledge products, key messages, and corporate material to facilitate alignment with the team’s narrative on SDG Localization;

Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Understanding of principles of event management, outreach, partnerships building, and stakeholder engagement.
• Understanding of organization of events, mobilization of speakers, knowledge development

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: relevant coursework in Social Sciences, Urban Studies, Social Sciences, Communications & Media, Development Studies or other relevant area. 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. Applicants should possess an excellent command of English and an understanding of tailoring language based on audience with strong writing skills and experience with speeches, reports, concept notes, social media messaging and other written outreach materials
• . Please explain how you meet this criterion with examples.

Apply Here > Intern – Advocacy and Knowledge Management