Career Opportunities at United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment)

This position is located in the Policy and Programme Division at the Nairobi Duty Station. Under the direct supervision of the Director and within delegated authority the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

Responsibilities

• Provides policy advice to the organizations leadership, on conceptual strategy development and management of the implementation of overall strategies and intra and inter-divisional policies and procedures. Directs policy research papers, prepares corporate positions and presents information gathered from diverse sources.
• Develops, implements, monitors and evaluates assigned programme/projects. Provides direction and sound and innovative advice on a wide range of issues, including developing policy and strategies for issues on a long-term and large-scale basis to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of results that ensure the best interests of the organization, and/or client.
• Delivers thorough, well-reasoned contributions, e.g., policy recommendations, complex papers, analysis, substantive sections of reports and studies, publications, etc. Implements corrective action with respect to operational issues.
• Supervises preparation of various written outputs, e.g. background papers, analysis, substantial sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc. Directs substantive support to consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc., including proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations, etc.
• Manages outreach activities; designs and conducts workshops, seminars, including to develop corporate positions, makes presentations on assigned topics/activities.
• Carries out programmatic/administrative tasks necessary for the functioning of the Division, including preparation of budgets, assigning and monitoring of performance parameters and critical indicators, reporting on budget/programme performance, preparation of inputs for results-based budgeting, evaluation of staff performance, interviews of candidates for job openings and evaluation of candidates.
• Serves as an effective spokesperson and establishes collaboration and partnerships with key officials at all levels inside and outside the organization. Ensures effective utilization, supervision and development of staff; Guides, evaluates and mentors staff.

Competencies

• PROFESSIONALISM: Ability to identify key strategic issues, opportunities and risks in the field of environment and development. Ability to generate and communicate links between the sub-programme, the political economy and the socio-economic environment. Demonstrated ability in programme and project management in a complex environment and/or development programmes and projects
• PLANNING & ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; Identifies priority activities and assignments; Adjusts priorities as required; Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; Uses time efficiently.
• VISION: Identifies strategic issues, opportunities and risks; Clearly communicates links between the Organization’s strategy and the work unit’s goals; Generates and communicates broad and compelling organizational direction, inspiring others to pursue that same direction; Conveys enthusiasm about future possibilities.
• MANAGING PERFORMANCE: Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority; Makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member; Accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills; Monitors progress against milestones and deadlines; Regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff; Encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative; Actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff; appraises performance fairly.
• LEADERSHIP: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow: Empowers others to translate vision into results; Is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; Establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; Anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; Drives for change and improvements; does not accept the status quo; Shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; Demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.

Education

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in economics, law, public affairs, environmental science or a related field is required.
• A first-level university degree in combination with two (2) years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

• A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management, administration or related area, including at least 5 in an international setting, on both intergovernmental and inter-agency affairs is required.
• Knowledge on a broad range of environment and sustainable development issues is required, understanding of the Agenda 2030 processes is an advantage.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position(s) advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable.

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This position is located in the United Nations Support Office for Somalia (UNSOS) at the Nairobi Duty Station. The incumbent reports to the Chief Supply Chain Business Intelligence Unit in the Supply Chain Management Service.

Responsibilities

The Supply Chain Business Intelligence Officer undertakes performance analysis of the Supply Chain (SC) integrated end-to-end business processes and performance reporting within UNSOS.

Within delegated authority, the Supply Chain Business Intelligence Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

Identify information sources from Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems modules and other relevant systems of record to capture required data for the end-to-end Supply Chain business performance;

• Extract, analyze and integrate date to develop operational, analytical and strategic reporting solutions;
• Develop, optimize and maintain visualizations tools to provide real-time insights to business data;
• Contribute to design, implement, and report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the end-to-end Supply Chain Performance Management;
• Contribute to the formulation of Standard Operating Procedures for measuring the KPIs for the end-to-end SCM processes through application of metrics for process diagnostics;
• Analyze data to identify problematic areas and provide inputs for improvements of Supply Chain processes;
• Monitor key indicators to analyze the overall Supply Chain performance against established benchmarks/targets;
• Prepare recommendations to the Chiefs of Unit/Section within the mission and other stakeholders based on data analysis and independent root cause analysis conducted with key stakeholders/business process owners;
• Produce timely and actionable information which help drive business results and guide decisions making process;
• Devise and contribute to promote effective analytic models and creative data visualization to derive actionable intelligence and enable management decisions;
• Contribute to the development of business rules, guidelines, standard operating procedures and other guidance materials based on the UN regulations and rules, international standards and recommended practices on supply chain management;
• Assist in operationalization of supply Chain management concepts, implementation on instructions on Supply Chain Self-assessment and performance reporting;
• Effectively engage in the formulation of user requirements for IT systems in support of materials management and Supply Chain activities;
• Gather requirements from various stakeholders and business process owners to define specific business requirements for the end-to-end Supply Chain Performance Management;
• Contribute to the development and promulgation of Business Intelligence Guidance and Procedures and monitor compliance;
• Contribute to promote continuous improvement and innovation in the area of Supply Chain Performance Management;
• Ensure that Business Intelligence activities are in compliance with the DPKO/DFS Environmental and Waste Management policies and in line with the DFS Environment Strategy objectives; coordinate with the mission’s environmental officer for guidance as needed.
• Perform other duties, as required.

Competencies

Professionalism

• Knowledge of the substantive field of work in general and of specific areas being supervised.
• Ability to produce reports and papers on technical issues and to review and edit the work of others.
• Ability to simplify complex information and communicate complex or statistical information to less-technically trained staff members.
• Strong visual design skills, strong knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Skilled in Business process analysis, data extraction, transformation and management, data governance and quality audit.
• Ability to apply UN rules, regulations, policies and guidelines in work situations.
• Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.
• Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

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 audience;
• demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Planning and Organizing

• Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies;
• Identifies priority activities and assignments;
• Adjusts priorities as required;
• Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work;
• Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning;
• Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary;
• Uses time efficiently.

Education

• Advanced University degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Information Management, Business Administration, Mathematics or related field. A first level university degree with a combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• Certifications in Project Management (PRINCE2 or equivalent), supply chain (SCOR-P, CSCP or equivalent), Lean Six Sigma are derisible.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement or related area is required.
• Experience in Supply Chain performance management is required.
• Experience in providing logistics and Supply Chain support services in a complex, volatile, conflict or post-conflict environment is desirable.
• Experience working with Excel and Data Base Management (Access) is required.
• Experience in an international setting is desirable.
• Experience in developing and implementing ERP Supply Chain management solutions is desirable.
• Experience in BI, Power BI and Structured Query Language (SQL) analysis tools are desirable.
• Experience in sourcing, cleaning and preparing data, selecting and developing visualizations/metrics that enable easy communication/interpretation by the users is desirable.
• Experience in Data Integration is desirable.
• Experience in Business process analysis, data extraction, transformation and management and data governance and quality audit is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in oral and written English is required.

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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; the intern’s assigned office as well as the internship period.

Under the direct supervision of the Leader of the Climate Change Planning Unit, the intern will:

• Prepare specific content materials involving design (newsletter, website, social media, brochures, short videos, etc.) for the public and internal agency use, working closely with the Unit  team and in-house projects associated to climate action.
• Contribute to the development of the branding on climate action.
• Support the preparation of events.

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.

Preferred Area of Study

• Communication Design or equivalent.
• Knowledge of development issues will be an advantage.
• In cover letter, candidate should indicate how an internship with the Climate Change Planning Unit corresponds to their interests or will contribute to their professional development.
  The candidate shall send a portfolio presenting a sample of design work such as newsletters, social media posts, website and logo design, etc. (URL or link to portfolio to be included in the application cover letter).

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 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.

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The UN-Habitat Finance internship is for 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; the intern’s assigned office as well as the internship period.

Under the direct supervision of the PMO in the Urban Legislation, the intern will:

• Assist in the daily activities of the Unit by supporting administrative functions and following up administrative actions.
• Assist in financial management.
• Contribute to the organization of expert meetings, preparation of field missions and publications.
• Support in the smooth organization of the Unit’s administrative work by supporting core administrative functions such as filing, inventory, record keeping.
• File and organize including the electronic branch shared drive.
• Follow-up on administrative actions initiated by the Unit.
• Take minutes and prepare draft reports of internal meetings particularly related to internal organization and procedures for administrative support.
• Provide administrative assistance to travel, procurement and contracting activities.
• Support in the reporting and financial record keeping by following up on internal deadlines and communication;
• Assist in compiling UMOJA financial reports and budget revisions.
• Assist in compiling documents required for UNON recruitment.
• Update and maintain records of the Land & GLTN Unit’s work being undertaken by UN-HABITAT and partners.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

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.

Preferred Area of Studies

• Finance and Accounting or Business Administration.

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 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.

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The UN-Habitat Project logistics officer internship is for 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; the intern’s assigned office as well as the internship period.

Under the Supervision of UN-Habitat Programme Officer, the intern will:

• Support logistical component of various planning projects in Kenya to ensure the smooth implementation.
• Support budgetary process of various planning projects in Kenya.
• Assist in preparing the various meeting taking place in office.
• Assist in taking minutes and drafting a report of the meeting and conferences.
• Contribute to the organization of the preparation of field missions and scoping missions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

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.

Preferred Areas of Studies

• Project Management, Social Science, Urban/Regional Planning or other related field
• Knowledge in logistics is an added advantage.

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 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.

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The internship is unpaid and full-time. Interns work five days (35-40 hours) per week under the direct supervision of a staff member in the department or office to which they are assigned.

Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of the Senior Programme Managment Officer/Coordinator, Resource Efficiency Programme, the intern will:

• Develop and/or update the resource mobilization strategy for the programme, identify donors and grants, prepare grant applications
• Maintain database for programme performance tracking and populate this with historical data as well as new data;
• Collect, analyze and interpret on a regular basis data related to the implementation of the programmes to support monitoring and reporting of higher-level results;
• Monitor and analyze specific aspects of programme/project development and implementation and follow-up with project teams on their reporting requirements as necessary;
• Develop and maintain the project portfolio databases for the resource efficiency programme, including status of project development and approvals, revisions, evaluations and closures;
• Assist in analyzing and visualizing project data, including the mapping of project presence, and maintain the intranet and programmatic websites;
• Undertake research on current and emerging trends and prepare analytical summaries that can support strategic planning and implementation of the UN Environment Medium-Term Strategy and the biennial Programmes of Work;
• Contribute to the preparation of contracts, terms of reference, proofing of drafts and selected inputs, such as success stories and lessons learnt, draft background papers, analytical notes, websites and social media networks, etc.
• Provide administrative and meeting support to the coordination functions in the Resource Efficiency programme;
• Analyze reports, survey results and briefs to extract key messages and develop summaries.
• Assist with the organization of meetings, workshops seminars, webinars and other similar activities, supporting with the preparation of agendas, co-drafting background materials, meeting reports, assist with ad hoc meetings and prepare meeting minutes if required.

Competencies

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

Communication

• Clear and effective verbal and written communication;
• Listens to others, correctly interprets messages and responds appropriately;
• Asks questions for clarification and exhibits interest in having two-way communication;
• Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• 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 and 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.

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 in Environmental Science, Climate Change, Agriculture, International Development, Project Development, International Studies and Economics or related courses);
• be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent in Environmental Science, Climate Change, Agriculture, International Development, Project Development, International Studies and Economics or related courses); or
• have graduated with a university degree (in the courses as defined above) and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation;
• Be computer literate in standard software applications;
• Have a demonstrated and keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; and
• Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which includes a willingness to understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
• The candidate must have strong analytical skills

Work Experience

Applicants are not required to have professional work experience to participate in the programme. However, experience in research and writing documents related to resource efficiency and environmental issues is desirable.

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 (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.

Assessment

Potential candidates will be contacted by hiring manager directly for further consideration.

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The UN-Habitat Urban Basic Services internship is for 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; the intern’s assigned office as well as the internship period.

Under the Supervision of the Programme Officer, the intern will:

• Write and report; literature review, draft articles, and materials, review technical work and analysis on equitable, inclusive, accessible and sustainable urban infrastructure and basic services, and measuring outcomes of access.
• Assist in quantitative and qualitative research, data collection, and statistical, spatial and geographic information systems analysis; evaluate health and social indicators and changes in demographic profile including structure of health, education, mortality resulting from interventions of access to basic services.
• Identify, conceptualize and plan innovative field and research projects with private and public institutions, including civil society and academic, as relevant to basic services.
• Assist in the implementation of UN-Habitat supported initiatives and field projects, or any other tasks as required from time to time.

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.

Preferred Area of Study

• Geography, Epidemiology, Healthcare, Urban Management, Population, Demography, Sociology, Urban Management Planning.

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 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.

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The UN-Habitat Wireless Networks and Internet-of-Things (Utilities and Urban Basic Services) internship is for 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; the intern’s assigned office as well as the internship period

Under the Supervision of Programme Officer, the intern will:

• Assist on hands on development of devices using knowledge of cellular GPRS/3G/4G/LTE/LPWAN/NB-IoT technologies and other IoT protocols with a focus on end-to-end system architecture.
• Understand CPU, GPU and computer micro-architectures.
• Assist to program in C/C++, Python, Java or other programming language.
• Assist to conduct research under guidance
• Have background in systems research demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications.

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.

Preferred Areas of Studies

• Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or similar discipline.

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 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.

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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; the intern’s assigned office as well as the internship period.

Under the direct supervision of the Special Assistant to the Executive Director, the intern will:

• Support the Executive Director in promoting her social media presence: Twitter, Facebook and Instagram and any other platform as directed by the Office of the Executive Director.
• Monitor the social media profile of the Executive Director and propose responses as appropriate, in close cooperation with Advocacy, Outreach and Communications Branch (External Relations Division) to ensure that the social media profile of the Executive Director is in support of the overall UN-Habitat communication strategy.
• Ensure follow up as appropriate on social media platforms on activities of the Executive Director.
• Propose and follow up with ERD on amplifying the Executive Director’s activities through various communication platforms, including exploring the feasibility of an Executive Director’s Blog.
• Undertake a desk review of the scope and potential for social media and public communication needs for the Executive Director in coordination with staff from the ERD.
• Support development of UN International Day statements for the Executive Director and follow-up to ensure that they have been uploaded onto the UN-Habitat website and shared through the Executive Director’s social media platforms.
• Assist in information management through e-filing, updating various databases and other relevant tasks.
• Liaise with a UN-Habitat colleagues in-house on social media requests and needs, propose social media campaigns that showcase the work of UN-Habitat.
• Draft a variety of communication documents on behalf of the Office of the Executive Director, including e-mails, letters, messaging and outreach material.
• Perform any other tasks as assigned from time to time.

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.

Preferred areas of studies

• Communication, Development Studies, International Relations, Political Sciences or Urban Planning.
• knowledge of social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram etc.) will be an added advantage.

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 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

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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; the intern’s assigned office as well as the internship period.

Under the direct supervision of the Lead, Water and Sanitation Unit,the intern will:

• Help prepare articles for UN-Habitat newsletter.
• Produce superb quality design that advances the water and sanitation, energy, waste management and mobility work, graphics, and collateral across digital and offline channels.
• Create visually beautiful and satisfying graphics for online platforms, including social media and print collateral including posters.
• Deliver strong, convincing designs and partner effectively with external creative teams.
• Work with vendor partners to ensure a consistency in the look and feel across all stages of design across the Water and sanitation programme.
• Be accountable for developing creative work of the highest caliber.
• Provide quality control over concepts; contribute creative solutions and innovations that strengthen UN-Habitat’s work.
• Assist with water and sanitation contributions to UN-Habitat’s website if required.
• Help design and prepare various information materials and publications.
• Provide research for backgrounders/information materials.
• Assist in the organization and execution of special events to mark UN observances, press conferences, media launches or exhibitions.
• Carry out and/or initiate tasks/special projects.

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.

Preferred Area of Study

• Graphic Design
• Knowledge of Adobe CC suite – especially Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign and Multi media will be an added advantage.

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 this internship, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of Kiswahili is desirable.

Assessment

Potential candidates will be contacted by hiring manager directly for further consideration.

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The internship is UNPAID and full-time. Interns work five days per week under the supervisor of the Chief of Staff Selection Unit

Responsibilities

The intern will have an opportunity to shadow Human Resources Officers in the Office to learn more about UN human resources rules, regulations, procedures and practices and participate in a variety of projects.

Duties may include, but not limited to:

Recruitment and selection

• Receive and review recruitment requests from Hiring Offices, verify that supporting documentation to initiate recruitment process are in order, and draft Job Openings and issue them to the agreed channels maintaining accurate documentation.
• Assist to maintain Job Opening files and tracks status of job opening announcements.
• Assist to screen candidates’ applications using set criteria, prepare long lists and submit them to the Hiring Offices. Proactively follow up on response from the hiring managers;
• Assist to prepare and maintain case files for candidates.
• Assist Prepare case files for the Mission Review Panel for review and enter data on candidates into the relevant roster tracking table.
• Assist in initiating and following-up on reference checks and academic verifications, ensuring the completion of the pre-recruitment formalities, calculating salaries and related benefits, and preparing and dispatching Offers of Appointment and Statement of Emoluments.
• Assist to coordinate with relevant Offices /units and selected candidates on travel arrangements, visa matters and shipment of personal effects.
• Ensure Recruitment case files are accurately stored and updated in compliance with the established standards including preparation and updating of standard operating procedures under area of responsibility.
• Provide assistance on Human Resources recruitment queries and follow up actions to ensure consistent and high-quality HR services are delivered to clients.

Classification

• Assists in reviewing and forwarding requests for classification to relevant cell/ unit.
• Assist in the job classification exercise e.g. follow-up on the job classifications forms issued to staff members, prepare physical file of the documents and electronic files.
• Provides advice and answers general queries on classification procedures and processes.
• Consistently applies appropriate policies, rules, guidelines, procedures and practices.
• Liaises and interacts effectively and in a timely manner with colleagues and concerned parties internally and externally.

Post management

• Assist the HR Officer update and track requests for recruitment forms and loan forms.
• Assist to monitor assigned staffing tables for a variety of human resource activities, e.g., appointments, retirement, expiration of appointments, reassignments, transfers and movement of staff.
• Assist the HR Officer monitor staffing tables to ensure that staff member data is up to date in Umoja e.g. duty station; post number; job grades etc.
• Prepare daily /weekly /monthly/ yearly reports and statistics as required.

Business Intelligence

• Establish excellent working relationships with Mission Support Components and Client units.
• Provide support to the implementation of Business Intelligence strategy and roadmap for implementing UNSOS analytics and business intelligence capability to include elements such as the delivery of standard and ad hoc reports, and trending based on an increased collection and cleansing method for mission support and mandate implementation data.
• Interact with, support, and consult with all UNSOS Pillars’ Sections /Units to define key performance indicators, standard and ad-hoc reports that enable business decision.
• Enforce known policies, procedures, and compliance requirements that improve the overall operation and effectiveness of the Business Intelligence unit.
• Participate in the development and testing of reports and management dashboards as identified and prioritized in the requirements gathering process.

Competencies

• Professionalism: Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all area of work.
• 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.
  Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies) Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required) Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning) Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary) Uses time efficiently.
• Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies) Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required) Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning) Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary) Uses time efficiently.

Education

To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met:

Applicants must 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 programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent); or
• have graduated with a university degree (as defined above) and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one year period of graduation;
• Be computer literate in standard software applications;
• Have an interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; and
• 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.

Work Experience

• Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the programme. However, for this position, previous successful internship focused on human resources or recruitment, management, database management, report writing and statistics is desirable.

Languages

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language is an asset.

Assessment

Potential candidates will be contacted by hiring manager directly for further consideration.