Intern - Programme Support at UN-Habitat

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the Partnership Platform on Localizing the SDGs, including support to coordination with UN-Habitat regional and country offices and partners.
• Assist in the development of National SDG Localization Frameworks by contributing to research, data compilation, and background notes.
• Support the development of VLRs through desk research, preparation of presentations, and review of documents.
• Assist in the organization and implementation of workshops, consultations, steering committee meetings, and mission preparations.
• Contribute to knowledge management by drafting briefs, communication material, meeting minutes, and updating internal databases.
• Support monitoring and reporting activities related to the Partnership Platform workplan and country operations.

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: Master’s student in: Urban Studies / Urban Planning Public Policy / Public Administration Sustainable Development / International Development