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 internship will be located in the Safer Cities Programme, within the Urban Legislation, Land and Governance Branch of UNHabitat. UNHabitat’s work on Safer Cities Programme has continued to develop the Global Network on Safer Cities (GNSC) as a platform for local and national governments as well as non state actors to develop and adopt policies, plans and strategies that strengthen crime and violence prevention and enhance urban safety.

This is reflected in the activities of several Partnerled Technical Working Groups on Safer Cities and the regional forums for urban safety supporting the development of UN systemwide Guidelines on Safer Cities from various thematic and regional perspectives.

UNHabitat’s work on Safer Cities Programme approach the following key issues :

• Foster urban safety through inclusive policies and practices
• Use innovative measures to accurately understand people’s vulnerabilities
• Support evidence gathering from small and medium sized towns alongside the larger cities
• Prioritize securing, not securitizing, urban spaces
• Think inclusive when it comes to infrastructure
• Reform policing
• Ensure displaced people and other migrants are welcomed

The UNHABITAT Safer Cities Programme, Urban Legislation, Land and Governance Branch,Internship is for 6 months.

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 Safer Cities Programme Internship

• 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 Human Settlement Officer (Safer Cities Programme), the intern:
• Writing of documents, reports and correspondence for internal use.
• Desk research (on published documents, internal reports and the internet) on specific issues related to urban safety, design, planning and management of streets and public spaces.
• Support to and participation in internal and external meetings. This will involve both organizational and substantive tasks, such as preparation of contributions, development of agendas, logistical support and reporting.
• Assist in pulling together a detailed inventory of tools on urban safety in relation to women and girls safety (50%)
• Support the documentation of good practices and preparing a detailed inventory of Municipal/City Wide Crime
• Prevention Strategies and policies (30%)
• Support the activities of the Global Network on Safer Cities and specifically the preparations of the Steering
• Committee meeting and the setting up of the Thematic Working Groups (20%)
• Any other duties

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 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

Qualifications for the Safer Cities Programme Job

• 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.
• Preferred area of study:
  Studies in Urban Planning, Architecture, and Criminology preferred.
• 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