Intern - Basic Services and Climate Change

Work Location

In-person, Cairo, Egypt

Expected duration

6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

Org. Setting and Reporting The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities. UN-Habitat is the focal point for all urbanization and human settlement matters within the UN system. UN-Habitat works with partners to build inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable cities and communities. UN-Habitat promotes urbanization as a positive transformative force for people and communities, reducing inequality, discrimination and poverty. Established in 2005, UN-Habitat Egypt has managed to build a strong partnership with the government, civil society, donors and various stakeholders, while moving forward with our vision to pilot new planning approaches and techniques that can support a more sustainable urbanization process. UN-Habitat works closely with the Egyptian Government (GoE) and local stakeholders to ensure conscious support to national visions and priorities while advancing the alignment and progress towards organizational objectives and the UN-Habitat Domains of Change. The programme in Egypt is supporting the GoE towards more effective implementation of the New Urban Agenda (NUA), by linking urbanization to development, to capture the positive values and wealth created by the urbanization process. UN-Habitat Egypt currently has three sub-programmes; Urban Planning and Design, Urban Policies, Legislation And Governance, and Basic Services and Climate Change. Responsibilities Under the direct supervision of the Basic Services and Climate Change Programme (UN Habitat Egypt Office) and reporting to the BSCC Programme Assistant, the intern will undertake the following duties: 1. Provide effective programme management support to the team’s portfolio including sustainable mobility, climate change adaptation, and water and sanitation: • Assist with in-the-field continuous testing of the Cairo Bike project through weekly site visits and producing documentation (photographic and written) • Assist in coordinating with counterparts including the Cairo Governorate, the private operator, and relevant NGOs. • Support development of concept notes for innovative new projects and conducting supporting research and stakeholder interviews. • Draft a visibility and communication plan of the programme. • Assist in the potential events organization and planning. • Assist in processing and collecting data as needed. • Conduct necessary research for literature reviews, market research and for problem solving as needed. 2. Provide operational and administrative support to the Programme: • Draft meeting minutes and agenda items as needed. • Assist in proofreading and editing programme documents. • Prepare and update compelling presentations for the portfolio in English and Arabic as needed. • Draft formal correspondence, in both Arabic and English, as needed. • Maintain proper filing of programme related documents. • Undertake other duties as may be assigned by his/her supervisors.

Qualifications/special skills

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: B.Sc. in a relevant field (political science; business; economics/development economics; civil engineering; Urban Design or Urban Planning, architecture or a justified equivalent discipline or proven experience). In addition, successful applicants are expected to have demonstrated ability in one or more areas listed below: • Data visualization skills. • Communication skills. • Able to use Adobe software and AutoCAD is preferred but not a requirement. 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. Prior experience in working/ volunteering with NGOs, international organizations or government is desirable. Knowledge of graphic design, video editing, content creation and social media management is desirable.

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 Arabic is desirable. Knowledge of another UN language is desirable.

Additional Information

Do you have any previous UN internship experience? If yes, please indicate the UN entity and the specific dates.

Intern Specific text

Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.