UN Habitat Intern – Programme Management and Urban Planning Research Jobs 2024 – Kenya NGO Jobs

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UN Habitat Intern – Programme Management and Urban Planning Research Jobs 2024 – Kenya NGO Jobs.

UN Habitat Kenya looking for “Intern – Programme Management and Urban Planning Research”.

Applicants with a University Degree may apply on or before 21st May, 2024.

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is the United Nations programme for human settlements and sustainable urban development. It was established in 1978 as an outcome of the first United Nations Conference on Human Settlements and Sustainable Urban Development (Habitat I) held in Vancouver, Canada, in 1976. UN-Habitat maintains its headquarters at the United Nations Office at Nairobi, Kenya. It is mandated by the United Nations General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all. It is a member of the United Nations Development Group. The mandate of UN-Habitat derives from the Habitat Agenda, adopted by the United Nations Conference on Human Settlements (Habitat II) in Istanbul, Turkey, in 1996.

UN Habitat Intern – Programme Management and Urban Planning Research Jobs 2024

The UN Habitat has published a job vacancy announcement on 08th May, 2024 for qualified Kenya’s to fill in the vacant post of Intern – Programme Management and Urban Planning Research to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.

UN Habitat Job Vacancy 2024

Duties and Responsibilities

Research Assistance: Assist in conducting literature reviews, data collection, and analysis for ongoing research projects;
Aid in the development, distribution, and analysis of internal UN-Habitat surveys in a variety of focuses, such as capacity building, university partnerships, and training needs assessments;
Writing and Editing: Assist in drafting and editing technical papers, reports, background documents, concept notes, and presentations;
Project Development: Assist in the development and planning of new programs and projects, including research, proposal writing, and co-facilitating design sessions with partners;
Project Assistance: Provide support in planning, tracking, and reporting on project activities, ensuring deadlines and objectives are met;
Assist in coordinating and communicating with stakeholders, including scheduling events/meetings and preparing meeting agendas and minutes;
Support to maintain projects documentation, plans, and reports;
Collaborative Work: Work collaboratively with other team members to undertake any other assignments as necessary to support the implementation of the unit’s work programme.

Position in Organization:

Position Title: Intern – Programme Management and Urban Planning Research
Job Opening ID: 234209
Job Network: Economic, Social and Development
Job Family: Programme Management
Category and Level: Internship, I-1
Duty Station: NAIROBI
Department/Office: United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted: May 7, 2024
Deadline: May 21, 2024

Minimum Requirement:

Education:

Applicants must at the time of application, meet one of the following requirements: a. Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher), b. Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent), c. 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: Currently pursuing or hold a Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, Education, Social Sciences, Geography, Public Administration, Business Administration, International Development, or similar relevant topic.
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. Candidates for the UN Internship Programme are required to cover the cost of travel including visa, accommodation, health insurance and other living expenses for the duration of the internship. Will you be able to cover all the above-mentioned expenses? Yes/No Applicants must not be a child or a sibling of a United Nations Secretariat staff member. Do you meet this criterion? Yes/No – Yes, I am not a child or a sibling of a United Nations Secretariat staff member/No, I am a child or a sibling of a United Nations Secretariat staff member.

Languages:

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