Programme Management Intern at United Nations

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/internshipprogramme),
• 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.

Org. Setting and Reporting

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UNHabitat, 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 UNHABITAT Local Economic Development and Municipal Finance internship is for 3 months with a possibility for extension depending on the needs of the Organization.

The Internship is UNPAID and fulltime. 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 for the Local Development & Municipal Finance Internship

• Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual’s background; the intern’s assigned office as well as the internship period.
• Under the Supervision of the Urban Economy and Finance Branch, UNHabitat the intern will:
• Conduct research in the thematic priority areas: local economic development and municipal finance
• Assist in analytics core to branch projects, including the economic and financial analysis for various subcomponents of Future Saudi Cities Programme (FSCP) and others
• Assist in the creation of financial schemes for projects related with capital investment plans, urban infrastructure, and local government financing mechanisms and others.
• Assist in day to day management, drafting and reviewing key project documents, and reporting on project activities
• Provide technical and logistical support in branch activities (workshop, training, conferences, meetings etc)
• Assist in developing proposals for new projects
• Assist in other branch tasks

Competencies for the Local Development & Municipal Finance Internship

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 twoway 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

Requirements for the Local Development & Municipal Finance Internship

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 oneyear 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.
• Current student or recent graduate of Masters Program in Economic Development, Economics, MBA, Public Finance, or related field.
• 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 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.